If you've ever skipped physical therapy assignments, you're not alone. A new survey suggests that as many as 75% of people in physical therapy fail to complete their exercise programs …
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Health & Fitness
You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsGLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. In just a few years, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro …
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Health & Fitness
Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsA possible measles exposure occurred last week at Philadelphia International Airport, city health officials said. A person with measles traveled through Terminal E on Thursday between 1:35 p.m. and 4:30 …
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Transportation
Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to traffic in July for 100th anniversary celebration
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsTo mark the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Delaware River Port Authority will close the span to traffic on July 11 and host a celebration inviting people …
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Transportation
Transportation secretary says flyers should ‘dress up.’ Here’s what people wore to the Philly airport 50 years ago
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched considerable chatter when he suggested that air travel would improve if people put on a smile and dressed up for their flights. Civility and "class," …
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Transportation
Tolls to drive over eight Delaware River bridges will increase next year
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsDrivers will start seeing increased tolls on eight bridges that cross the Delaware River next year. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which owns and operates 20 bridges between …
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Transportation
A guide to the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade, from what roads are closed to who’s performing
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsIt's crunch time for Philly to prepare for the 106th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the city on Monday released details about performers, road closures and where to watch the …
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Transportation
SEPTA to fully restore Regional Rail service by late December with $220 million boost from PennDOT
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsRegional Rail service is expected to be fully restored by Christmas due to an infusion of $219.9 million from PennDOT, SEPTA officials said Monday. Much of the money will be …
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PerformancesPhilly EventsYear 2026 Events
‘Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet’ will bring drunken chaos to the Kimmel Center
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsPerformances Shakespeare One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies will get a thoroughly unclassical treatment when “Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet” comes to the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center on March 20 …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Neshaminy Creek Brewing will host a Phillies Opening Day watch party in Croydon
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsPhillies Opening Day Phillies fans looking for a place to watch the team’s season opener can head to Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, which is hosting an Opening Day watch party …