When the School District of Philadelphia closed two dozen schools as a cost-cutting measure in 2013, it resulted in thousands of students being displaced, academic performance worsening around the city …
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Trump administration sues New Jersey for restricting ICE access to state property
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsThe Trump administration has sued New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over an executive order restricting federal immigration agents' access to state-owned property. The Justice Department is seeking to invalidate …
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Developer gets $150 million loan to build 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsPlans to build a 36-story residential tower on the Delaware River waterfront will move forward in South Philly next year after a New York developer secured a $150 million loan …
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Who are Pa. and N.J. lawmakers bringing as guests to the State of the Union?
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsA Berks County physical therapist, a Pennsylvania union leader and a New Jersey nonprofit leader are some of the special guests that will be attending President Donald Trump's State of …
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President Trump gives nod to Philly’s history during State of Union address focused on economy, immigration
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsPresident Donald Trump opened and closed his State of the Union address on Tuesday with nods to Philadelphia and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. That anniversary, Trump …
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Philly could earn up to $4 back for every $1 spent on 2026 events, controller says
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsPhiladelphia could see a huge return on investment for hosting a string of events that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A new …
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Franklin Mall is temporarily closed following fire in one of its stores
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsFranklin Mall in Northeast Philly has temporarily closed following a fire in one of its stores. The shopping center said the blaze, which sparked Saturday, was confined to a single …
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19 people indicted in wide-ranging investigation into gang violence in Southwest Philly
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsNineteen people connected to rival street gangs in Southwest Philly were indicted Wednesday for their alleged involvement in nearly two dozen shootings across the city in recent years, the District …
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Hundreds pack Philly school district’s headquarters to oppose plan to close schools around city
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsHundreds of people opposing the School District of Philadelphia's plan to close schools around the city gathered outside its headquarters on North Broad Street on Thursday ahead of a presentation …
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In fight to prevent reefing of SS United States, environmentalists warn ship is coated in hazardous chemicals
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsPlans to turn the SS United States into the world's largest artificial reef have been fought by preservation groups ever since the ocean liner — long docked in Philadelphia — …