Councilmember Kendra Brooks said Thursday that her legislative proposal to place new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is not about drawing the agency's attention to Philadelphia, but addressing …
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Philly airport installs new biometric tech to speed up inspections of U.S. citizens returning from abroad
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsWhen U.S. citizens return to the country at Philadelphia International Airport, their arrivals will now be processed using biometric technology that scans their faces to verify them with photos shown …
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Woman charged with pepper-spraying conservative influencer on SEPTA bus
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsA woman who was filmed pepper-spraying a right-wing influencer during an argument on a SEPTA bus earlier this month now faces charges after the clip went viral and garnered national …
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Man pistol-whipped during fight over parking spot in Kensington
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsA disagreement over a snow-cleared parking space in Kensington on Thursday afternoon left a 45-year-old man hospitalized with a head injury after he was pistol-whipped by a woman, police said. …
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N.J. appeals court upholds decision to dismiss racketeering charges against George Norcross, 5 others
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsAn appeals court in New Jersey has ruled against reinstating racketeering charges against George E. Norcross III and five others who had been accused of exploiting government programs and threatening …
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Philly News
Abrupt removal of President’s House slavery exhibits was pulling ‘pages out of a history book with a razor’
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsA federal judge made no official decision Friday on whether the recently removed President's House slavery exhibits will be able to be displayed again, but she said nothing more can …
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Minneapolis residents say they feel besieged under what some are calling a fascist occupation. Thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been swarming a city whose vast majority in …
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Philly News
The Navy Yard turns 25: A legacy of transformation and innovation
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsTwenty-five years ago, the future of the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard hung in the balance. After years of uncertainty, the Shipyard had officially shut its gates on September 26, 1996—bringing …
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Health & Fitness
At Philly’s new ‘Disaster University,’ first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsMedics in chemical-protective suits, gas masks and fluorescent orange boots trudged onto a SEPTA platform where an attack of unknown origin — chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear — had erupted …
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Health & Fitness
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsHealth and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don't deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like …