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Joel Embiid misses Sixers practice after reporting ‘increased soreness’ in right side
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. – Joel Embiid did not practice Saturday morning after reporting increased soreness in his right side, the Sixers said. Embiid’s status for Sunday’s road game against the Boston …
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In proposal to close 20 Philly public schools, district says it’s learned from mistakes it made in 2013
by myphillyconnection 79 viewsWhen the School District of Philadelphia closed two dozen schools as a cost-cutting measure in 2013, it resulted in thousands of students being displaced, academic performance worsening around the city …
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Trump administration sues New Jersey for restricting ICE access to state property
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsThe Trump administration has sued New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over an executive order restricting federal immigration agents' access to state-owned property. The Justice Department is seeking to invalidate …
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Developer gets $150 million loan to build 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsPlans to build a 36-story residential tower on the Delaware River waterfront will move forward in South Philly next year after a New York developer secured a $150 million loan …
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Who are Pa. and N.J. lawmakers bringing as guests to the State of the Union?
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsA Berks County physical therapist, a Pennsylvania union leader and a New Jersey nonprofit leader are some of the special guests that will be attending President Donald Trump's State of …
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President Trump gives nod to Philly’s history during State of Union address focused on economy, immigration
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsPresident Donald Trump opened and closed his State of the Union address on Tuesday with nods to Philadelphia and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. That anniversary, Trump …
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Philly could earn up to $4 back for every $1 spent on 2026 events, controller says
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsPhiladelphia could see a huge return on investment for hosting a string of events that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A new …
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Franklin Mall is temporarily closed following fire in one of its stores
by myphillyconnection 79 viewsFranklin Mall in Northeast Philly has temporarily closed following a fire in one of its stores. The shopping center said the blaze, which sparked Saturday, was confined to a single …
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19 people indicted in wide-ranging investigation into gang violence in Southwest Philly
by myphillyconnection 85 viewsNineteen people connected to rival street gangs in Southwest Philly were indicted Wednesday for their alleged involvement in nearly two dozen shootings across the city in recent years, the District …