Philly PHLASH, the bus service that takes tourists to the city's many attractions, has added three stops in preparation of the influx of visitors Philly expects this summer. The purple …
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Philly News
City Council to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on amending resign-to-run law
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsJust a few weeks after legislation was approved to put an amendment to the city's resign-to-run rule on the May ballot, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas has made a move to repeal …
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Philly News
The Love Run takes place Sunday in Center City. Here are the road closures and SEPTA detours
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsAn estimated 15,000 runners are expected to race Sunday in the Saucony Love Run, which returns for its 12th year in Philadelphia. The Love Run includes a half marathon and …
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers are playing tired, so they’re learning to win smarter
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsHad the Flyers dropped any of their three games over in California last week, few watching probably wouldn't have batted an eye. Demanding matchups against Anaheim and then Los Angeles, …
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers aren’t done yet, but the Columbus loss was a statement fumbled
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsThe Flyers took to the home ice at Xfinity Mobile Arena with a genuine chance to tell Philadelphia that things can be different. They're not a true playoff contender, not …
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Philly News
Is Philly ready to shift gears and share the road with autonomous vehicles?
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsAt an upcoming City Council hearing about the future of Waymo and other self-driving vehicle companies in Philadelphia, Councilmember Jim Harrity said he hopes to hear from experts about the …
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The Elevation Project: Elevating Second Chances in West Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsIn the heart of West Philadelphia, The Elevation Project is redefining what reentry can look like for people coming home from incarceration. This Black-led, community-rooted nonprofit focuses on restoring dignity, building economic …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers power ranking roundup: With Joel Embiid and Paul George back, it is time to surge
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsAfter the Sixers wiped out the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, Paul George fielded questions about his return from a 25-game absence due to a league-mandated suspension. Trendon Watford, referring …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Joel Embiid, Paul George dominate in returns as Sixers crush Bulls
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsPHILADELPHIA – It is hard for the Sixers to draw it up any better than how it looked on Wednesday night. It has been well-known for nearly two months that …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers mailbag: Paul George’s role upon returning; what is Nick Nurse’s best possible lineup?
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsNormally our Sixers mailbags go live every Tuesday morning, but with a whole lot of news to unpack over the last few days and some important changes coming on Wednesday …