The Philadelphia Flyers are well underway, in a season where the team went in looking to take a tangible step forward on the ice. So far, there have been early …
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Health & Fitness
The obesity rate is falling as Americans increasingly turn to weight-loss drugs
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsThe percentage of Americans who are obese fell from 40% in 2022 to 37% in 2025, a new Gallup poll shows. That decline coincides with rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss …
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Food & Restaurants
Restaurants are transforming French onion soup into crepes, pizza and more
by myphillyconnection 80 viewsWhen the temperatures dip, few things are as comforting as a bowl of caramelized onions, beef broth, crusty bread and cheese. French onion soup is a seasonal favorite for a …
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The Phillies thought they were getting a starting rotation mainstay when they signed Taijuan Walker to a four-year, $72 million deal before the 2023 regular season. Having faltered in the …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers thoughts: The Trevor Zegras gamble is paying off
by myphillyconnection 73 viewsThe Flyers came out of the weekend a touch above hockey .500 at 4-3-1. An impressive shootout win over the Islanders at home on Saturday got them to it, all …
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Transportation
Neighbors call for new traffic pattern at intersection near South Street Bridge after 2 separate bike crashes
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsUPDATE, July 18: On Wednesday, Christopher Young with the city's Streets Department said a temporary direction change will be implemented on the 600 block of LeCount Street by Friday. According …
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Transportation
SEPTA says Regional Rail delays to be resolved by late morning
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsSEPTA commuters experienced major delays Tuesday morning after power issues near 30th Street Station backed up all Regional Rail lines. Just before 7 a.m., an electrical problem impacted the area's …
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Transportation
New swing bridge along Schuylkill River Trail in South Philly nears completion
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsThe long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge that will connect Grays Ferry Crescent Park to Bartram's Garden is expected to open this winter. Earlier this month, construction crews placed six new …
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Transportation
Traffic in Philly may feel like the worst, but it’s far from it — and getting better
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsIt might be hard for drivers to believe while sitting at a standstill on Interstate 76 during rush hour, but traffic in Philadelphia is actually improving — at least compared …
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Transportation
Sections of Kelly Drive to close at night for road resurfacing in August
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsPennDOT will begin road resurfacing work on Kelly Drive in early August with closures planned at night along two sections of the corridor, officials said. From Monday, Aug. 4, through …