As Philadelphia continues to grapple with the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the city is tapping into the Same Day Work and Pay program to bring in paid workers to …
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Philadelphia police search for man linked to fatal shootings of 2 tow truck drivers
by myphillyconnection 104 viewsPhiladelphia police are offering a $20,000 reward to anyone who provides information that assists in locating a man who's allegedly linked to two separate fatal shootings involving tow truck drivers. …
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Norristown police officer put on leave after striking naked man with vehicle
by myphillyconnection 99 viewsThe Norristown police officer who struck a naked man with his vehicle Wednesday morning has been placed on administrative leave while authorities investigate the incident, which was captured on video. …
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Minute Maid is discontinuing its frozen juices. For this writer, there’s no love lost
by myphillyconnection 104 viewsAs a child of the 1980s, I have somewhat mixed emotions about the retirement of Minute Maid frozen orange juice. I remember my mom stocking our top shelf freezer – …
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Exemption to overnight curfew would allow gyms and fitness centers to open before 6 a.m.
by myphillyconnection 97 viewsA business curfew law that went into effect last year could add an exception for gyms and fitness centers in certain Philly neighborhoods. The curfew, which was approved in June, …
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Camden firefighter dies after falling through ice into Delaware River
by myphillyconnection 100 viewsUPDATE (2/6/26): Camden firefighter Howard Bennett, 61, has been identified as the man who died Thursday morning after he fell into the icy Delaware River. Bennett was part of a …
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Fairmount Water Works faces existential threat: ‘It’s either adapt or collapse’
by myphillyconnection 92 viewsKaren Young stood in a cavernous room perched on the edge of the Schuylkill River that was once a public swimming pool. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, …
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Philly’s aviation chief steps down ahead of busy tourism season
by myphillyconnection 99 viewsOne of Philadelphia's top transportation leaders has stepped down as the city prepares for what is expected to be one of the busiest tourism seasons in recent memory. Atif Saeed, …
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As World Cup nears, there’s a push to let Philly bars stay open past 2 a.m.
by myphillyconnection 102 viewsMore than 500,000 tourists are expected to visit Pennsylvania when the World Cup comes to Philly for a three-week stretch this summer. The bar and restaurant industry sees this as …
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Philly just received 15,000 tons of road salt, but environmentalists warn about the lingering effects of overuse
by myphillyconnection 101 viewsAs cleanup continues from the massive snowstorm that hit the Philly region on Jan. 25, even more road salt is set to hit the streets this week. Approximately 15,000 tons …