The Philadelphia Parking Authority has resumed ticketing cars for expired meters, exceeding hourly time limits, illegally stopping, blocking curb cuts and other infractions. Violators are again facing fines, and illegally …
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Philly News
SEPTA will stop posting bus, trolley delays on social media starting next week
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsSEPTA is moving away from using social media to alert riders about some delays and cancellations affecting its system. Instead, starting Monday, that information will be posted on SEPTA's website, …
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Philly News
Owner of North Philly pizzeria pleads guilty to evading $1.8 million in taxes
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsThe owner of a North Philly pizza shop pleaded guilty Tuesday to concealing business income and misrepresenting his payroll to avoid paying more than $1.8 million in federal taxes, prosecutors …
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Philly News
Ex-Eagle Kevin Johnson’s death may be linked to 3 other homicides
by myphillyconnection 85 viewsThe death of former Eagles player Kevin Johnson may be connected to three other killings of unhoused people in Los Angeles County, investigators say. Johnson, 55, was found dead at …
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Philly News
Since affirmative action ended, Philly universities have actually enrolled more Black students
by myphillyconnection 99 viewsEarly data indicates that diversity on college campuses has shifted since the Supreme Court gutted affirmative action. A new report shows that enrollment of Black students surged at Temple and …
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Food & Restaurants
Geno’s Steaks continues expansion outside Philly with new shop opening next month in Baltimore
by myphillyconnection 108 viewsGeno's Steaks will continue its expansion outside Philly with the opening of a location in Baltimore on March 5, officials said Friday. The new cheesesteak shop will be in the …
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Health & Fitness
Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers’ mental health
by myphillyconnection 96 viewsParents trying to oust their teenagers from bed on the weekends should start letting them roll over and pull the covers back up, a new study suggests. Teens who use …
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Health & Fitness
CPR on TV is often inaccurate — but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
by myphillyconnection 93 viewsTelevision characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies lose Bo Bichette sweepstakes, Mets land big free-agent bat
by myphillyconnection 96 viewsBo Bichette won't be settling into a Phillies lineup between Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. He'll be hitting against them within the division instead. The big-name free-agent infielder has agreed …
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Philadelphia Phillies
After striking out on Bo Bichette, the Phillies predictably immediately re-sign J.T. Realmuto
by myphillyconnection 93 viewsOnce upon a time, about six weeks ago, J.T. Realmuto was a beloved Phillie and free agent who the team said was a "priority" to re-sign. That was early December, …