The Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL), now designated as the “M” Line in SEPTA’s Metro network, is a unique rapid transit line that connects Philadelphia’s 69th Street Transportation Center in …
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City ResourcesPhiladelphiaTransportation
Traveling on Philadelphia’s Regional Rail: Routes, Stations, and Resources
by myphillyconnection 678 viewsPhiladelphia’s Regional Rail network, operated by SEPTA, is a vital transportation system that connects the city’s neighborhoods to each other and to the surrounding suburbs across Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and …
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Technology
Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care
by myphillyconnection 169 viewsThe use of artificial intelligence to treat mental health has prompted concerns over the newness of the technology and its potential for harm. But a new study suggests AI can …
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Technology
Technology use may help ward off cognitive decline — not expedite it
by myphillyconnection 195 viewsIncreased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by a German neuroscientist for cognitive …
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Technology
Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows
by myphillyconnection 121 viewsThe most extreme forms of cyberbullying, like direct threats, often get the spotlight, but more subtle, indirect forms can be equally traumatizing, a new study shows. The study found that …
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Technology
Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind
by myphillyconnection 106 viewsSmartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you're suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – …
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City ResourcesPhiladelphiaTransportation
Traveling on Philadelphia’s Trolleys: Comprehensive Guide to Routes and Connections
by myphillyconnection 551 viewsPhiladelphia’s trolley system, operated by SEPTA’s Metro division, is a historic and vital part of the city’s public transportation. The network blends underground streetcar tunnels in Center City with surface-level …
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City ResourcesPhiladelphiaTransportation
Traveling the Market–Frankford Line: Philadelphia’s Fastest East-West Transit Route
by myphillyconnection 421 viewsThe Market–Frankford Line, now simply known as the “L” as part of SEPTA’s rebranding of its rail network, is the busiest and most vital rapid transit line in Philadelphia. Stretching …
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City ResourcesTransportation
Traveling on the SEPTA Broad Street Line: Philadelphia’s Vital North-South Transit Corridor
by myphillyconnection 675 viewsThe SEPTA Broad Street Line, also known simply as the B Line, is one of Philadelphia’s primary rapid transit routes, running predominantly north-south beneath Broad Street. Connecting the Fern Rock …
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City ResourcesJob Training and Employment
The Top #20 Temp Agencies In Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 432 viewsHere are the top 20 temp agencies in Philadelphia, each offering essential employment and staffing services to job seekers and local businesses. This guide also connects readers to core Philadelphia resources, …