Before this week, the last time the Phillies had won a series was more than three weeks ago, against the Colorado Rockies, in Denver, on Easter weekend. Before Thursday, the …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran throws major heat in bullpen session, nearing return
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsThere has been improvement for the Phillies offensively and with the starting. pitching since Don Mattingly took over as manager last Tuesday for the fired Rob Thomson. The bullpen has …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Don Mattingly saying ‘you could feel this coming’ after Phillies blowout showed Rob Thomson needed to go
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsIt had to happen. Rob Thomson is a classy man, a good baseball guy, and was the perfect soothing voice at the right time roughly four years ago when the …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Monday; full injury reports ahead of Game 1
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsJoel Embiid (right hip contusion) is probable for Game 1 of the Sixers’ second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, according to …
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Transportation
Pennsylvania traffic fatalities fell to an all-time low last year
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsTraffic deaths in Pennsylvania reached a historic low in 2025, while reportable crashes hit their lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic purged cars from the highway. There were 1,047 fatalities …
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Transportation
Here’s what to expect for Sunday’s Broad Street Run, including road closures and SEPTA detours
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsA 10-mile stretch of Broad Street will be closed to traffic Sunday to make way for the 40,000 runners taking on the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. The course …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsJoel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery) is probable for Game 6 of the Sixers' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics at home on Thursday night, according to the team's …
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A black bear is reportedly roaming Chester County — and looting residents' garbage for snacks in the middle of the night. West Vincent Township police alerted the community to the …
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Philly News
Parx Casino opens new hotel, adding on-site rooms for overnight stays
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsParx Casino in Bensalem has opened a new on-site hotel, adding overnight accommodations to the property for the first time. The Parxview Hotel features 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites, …
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Philly News
Please Touch Museum to welcome new exhibit with 20-foot climbing structure for 50th anniversary
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsThe Please Touch Museum will debut a new permanent exhibit this fall in honor of its 50th anniversary. The centerpiece of the display will be a 20-foot-tall climbing structure with …