SEPTA pledged to refund riders who accidentally were charged extra Monday despite a court-ordered pause on the transit authority's fare increase. A 20% fare increase that increased transit trips from …
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Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsA barbershop is turning to its community for help after a Labor Day burglary. LB Cuts owner Lou Bravo said a thief broke into the Port Richmond storefront early Monday …
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Health & Fitness
Experimental skin cancer test aims to increase early detection of melanoma
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsMelanoma is responsible for the most skin cancer deaths. An at-home test being developed by University of Michigan scientists aims to increase the chance of early detection and treatment.
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Food & Restaurants
Saquon Barkley teams up with Wawa to design new hoagie
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsArmed with a signature sandwich and a winning smile, Saquon Barkley is the newest face of Wawa. The Eagles running back teamed up with the convenience store chain on a …
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Health & Fitness
Most college freshmen feel homesick – recognizing this is the first step toward coping with it
by myphillyconnection 81 viewsStarting college can stir homesickness and anxiety. Students who show up for events, sign up for activities and stay on campus in the first several weeks have the best chance …
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Health & Fitness
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsParenting with the understanding of a child's developing brain is much more effective in shaping behavior than outdate models that emphasize rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior, research shows.
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Health & Fitness
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsSlashing support for DEI initiatives in health care as well as funding for minority health is likely to reshape the health of all Americans, not just people of color and …
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Philly News
Judge expands protections to sanctuary policies as Trump administration escalates threats
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsMore cities and states have responded to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's threat to prosecute them over so-called sanctuary policies limiting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement — some …
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Philly News
Pa. joins states racing to approve renewable projects before Trump ends tax credits
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsAcross the country, state leaders are racing to fast-track wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits to support clean energy. Colorado is directing state agencies to …
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Philly News
Florida attorney general says NJ driver’s licenses held by undocumented immigrants are ‘no good here’
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsA recent fatal crash in Florida has immigrant advocates here in New Jersey nervous that migrants with valid Garden State driver's licenses will be targeted if they drive out of …