Cinco de Mayo is held each year on the anniversary of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over French troops in the city of Puebla, a military triumph that's long been …
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Wawa is selling a Gritty-themed smoothie to celebrate the Flyers’ playoff run
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsWith the Flyers playing in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020, Wawa has unveiled a smoothie inspired by the team's mascot, Gritty. …
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The New York Giants' original draft selection has landed in the top 6 picks in seven (!) of the last nine drafts. That's bad. #Analysis. This year, they had a …
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Ocean City mayoral debate centers on future of Wonderland Pier site
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsThe three candidates running for Ocean City mayor agree that it's time to build consensus on the future of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk. They made …
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Haverford College president rejects students’ push to remove Howard Lutnick’s name from library
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsHaverford College will not create a committee to consider removing U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's name from the Delaware County school's library. Lutnick, a major donor, was named earlier this …
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Former Bucks County home of judge in Abscam case is listed for $5.85 million
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsThe former mid-century modern home of the late Judge John Fullam, who presided over the Abscam corruption case in Philadelphia in the early 1980s, is on the market for $5.85 …
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Bucks County public adjuster charged with stealing $140,000 in insurance claims
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsA public adjuster from Bristol Township allegedly stole $140,000 in insurance payouts for clients who filed home repair claims in recent years, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said. Greg …
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Immigration street sweeps in Pa. and other states led to more ‘collateral’ arrests of noncriminals
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsA quarter of immigration arrests since August were labeled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as “collateral,” a type of arrest and detention that’s been challenged in court as an …
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Air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsAfter facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects …
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Juvenile charged in connection to swatting calls to Pa. universities last summer
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsFederal prosecutors have announced charges against a juvenile who allegedly placed swatting calls to colleges including Villanova University. The suspect has not been identified due to their age. But according …