Pennsylvania residents who bought health insurance on the state's marketplace dropped their plans in droves, new data reveals. The cause, according to Pennie officials, was the price hike spurred by …
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Health & Fitness
A brain game may cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 25%, study finds
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsSo-called "brain training" games may help guard against Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study suggests. The research found some older adults who completed specific cognitive exercises, …
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Food & Restaurants
Irish bars in Philly boycotted Guinness 26 years ago. At least one still does
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsEvery year when the calendar creeps closer to St. Patrick's Day, one of Philadelphia's best-known Irish bars reminds its customers why it doesn't serve Guinness. The annual social media post …
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Pop-Up Garden Food & Drink Provided Courtesy/Pennsylvania Horticultural Society PHS Pop Up Gardens are back for the season in Manayunk and on South Street, bringing outdoor drinks, food, plants and …
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Food & Restaurants
Argentine cafe and bakery Jezabel’s to return to Fitler Square this summer
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsAt the new location for Jezabel's, an Argentine restaurant and bakery, chef Jezabel Careaga said she's eager to bring a new community space just around the corner from her own …
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Food & Restaurants
James Beard Foundation’s $200 chef tasting is coming to the Bellevue
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsFood & Drink Tasting Staff Photo/PhillyVoice.com The Taste America event brings chefs from Philadelphia and beyond together for a walk-around tasting at the Bellevue. Some of Philadelphia’s top chefs will …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies have 16 players playing in World Baseball Classic, is that good or bad?
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsSpring training will be a little different this year. The Phillies have a remarkable 16 players appearing in the World Baseball Classic, with 10 of them are likely to be …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies season preview: Kyle Schwarber is the DH, and he’ll hit you 40-something homers
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsBaseball is back — and so are most of the Phillies. After a dominating 96-win season in 2025 and a devastating early exit to the eventual World Series champions, the …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Reports: Phillies OF Johan Rojas suspended for PED violation
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsPhillies outfielder Johan Rojas, who is competing in Clearwater for a bench job this spring, is reportedly facing an 80-game suspension along with the postseason for a performance-enhancing drug violation. …
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Philadelphia Phillies
5 reasons to worry about the Phillies this season
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsThe Phillies have increased their win total every season since the 2020-shortened pandemic campaign, and since 2022 they've fared worse and worse in the postseason. With most of the team …