Over the past year, Pennsylvania lawmakers have pushed a flurry of bills aimed at regulating data centers. Their proposed laws would introduce new transparency measures, like mandated reports on energy …
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Haverford High School’s Leon Smith named National Teacher of the Year
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsA history teacher at Haverford High School has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, the Council of Chief State School Officers said Tuesday. Leon Smith, who teaches …
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‘Real Housewives’ star Yolanda Hadid relists New Hope estate for $10.9 million
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsYolanda Hadid has put her New Hope farmhouse back on the market after a sale reportedly fell through last year. The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star shared the …
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Abandoned puppies found in Old City for second time in months
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsThe Pennsylvania SPCA rescued a litter of puppies from a Old City parking lot — a case so similar to one that took place late last year that the animal …
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Educators, tech advocates weigh in on Mayor Parker’s proposed rideshare tax
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsWhile Mayor Cherelle Parker has touted her proposed tax on rideshare services as a way to restore essential funding for city schools, opponents raised concerns Tuesday about how the fee …
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Temple scientist discovers rare species of wildflower only grows in New Jersey
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsA Temple University researcher discovered that a wildflower in the Pine Barrens is a rare species that only grows in New Jersey. The plant, which has been formally named Triantha …
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Police ID man accused of intentionally driving car into police headquarters
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsA man accused of intentionally driving an SUV into the Philadelphia Police Department’s 2nd District headquarters was identified Wednesday as Dieufort Joly of Northeast Philadelphia. The 26-year-old was traveling southbound …
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City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsPhiladelphia will now have more protections for renters after City Council approved the final two pieces of legislation in the Safe Healthy Homes Act. The package says landlords can’t alter …
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New Jersey man charged with operating 80 illegal marijuana vending machines
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsA Toms River man and three other people allegedly operated an illegal network of marijuana vending machines that were placed in 80 unlicensed businesses across the state, prosecutors in Ocean …
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Jamie Drysdale got ‘chills’ seeing the Flyers at home in the playoffs. His own journey helped get them there.
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsThe arena lights dimmed, the first ring to "Hells Bells" brought a raucous crowd of nearly 20,000 to attention, and then the Philadelphia Flyers emerged from the tunnel to a …