Hundreds of people opposing the School District of Philadelphia's plan to close schools around the city gathered outside its headquarters on North Broad Street on Thursday ahead of a presentation …
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Philly News
In fight to prevent reefing of SS United States, environmentalists warn ship is coated in hazardous chemicals
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsPlans to turn the SS United States into the world's largest artificial reef have been fought by preservation groups ever since the ocean liner — long docked in Philadelphia — …
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Voters to weigh in on longstanding rule requiring Philly elected officials to resign before running for a new office
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsPhiladelphia elected officials could be allowed to keep their existing jobs if they decide to run for state or federal office under legislation that was approved by City Council on …
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SEPTA to use AI-powered cameras to ticket cars that block trolley lanes
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsSEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority are rolling out AI-powered cameras to penalize drivers who illegally park in trolley lanes, deploying technology that already is used on city buses. The …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Sixers finally find flow, snap losing streak with emphatic win over Timberwolves
by myphillyconnection 107 viewsEarly in the 2025-26 season, one of the signatures of this Sixers team was its ability to discount disadvantageous circumstances and find ways to win games. But lately, with Joel …
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5 Sixers thoughts: What to make of recent stretch without Joel Embiid, important lineup combinations and more
by myphillyconnection 102 viewsIt might have been difficult to believe late Saturday night that the Sixers were primed to return home later this week having notched a winning road trip, but that is …
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Joel Embiid questionable to make return for Sixers-Pacers on Tuesday
by myphillyconnection 88 viewsJoel Embiid (right knee injury management; right shin soreness) is questionable to make his return to action during the Sixers' road contest against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, according …
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Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Timberwolves on Sunday
by myphillyconnection 107 viewsJoel Embiid (right knee injury management; right shin soreness) is out for the Sixers' road contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, according to the team's initial injury report …
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Amtrak worker dies after being struck by train on Lancaster County tracks
by myphillyconnection 106 viewsAn Amtrak employee was struck and killed by a train while working with a crew on tracks in Lancaster County on Monday morning. Jeremy Charles, 39, died at the scene …
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As Philadelphia digs out of its second major snowstorm this winter, meteorologists at the National Weather Service are working to determine whether the region experienced its first blizzard since 2016. …