A possible measles exposure occurred last week at Philadelphia International Airport, city health officials said. A person with measles traveled through Terminal E on Thursday between 1:35 p.m. and 4:30 …
myphillyconnection
-
-
Transportation
Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to traffic in July for 100th anniversary celebration
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsTo mark the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Delaware River Port Authority will close the span to traffic on July 11 and host a celebration inviting people …
-
Transportation
Transportation secretary says flyers should ‘dress up.’ Here’s what people wore to the Philly airport 50 years ago
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched considerable chatter when he suggested that air travel would improve if people put on a smile and dressed up for their flights. Civility and "class," …
-
Transportation
Tolls to drive over eight Delaware River bridges will increase next year
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsDrivers will start seeing increased tolls on eight bridges that cross the Delaware River next year. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which owns and operates 20 bridges between …
-
Transportation
A guide to the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade, from what roads are closed to who’s performing
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsIt's crunch time for Philly to prepare for the 106th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the city on Monday released details about performers, road closures and where to watch the …
-
Transportation
SEPTA to fully restore Regional Rail service by late December with $220 million boost from PennDOT
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsRegional Rail service is expected to be fully restored by Christmas due to an infusion of $219.9 million from PennDOT, SEPTA officials said Monday. Much of the money will be …
-
PerformancesPhilly EventsYear 2026 Events
‘Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet’ will bring drunken chaos to the Kimmel Center
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsPerformances Shakespeare One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies will get a thoroughly unclassical treatment when “Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet” comes to the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center on March 20 …
-
Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Neshaminy Creek Brewing will host a Phillies Opening Day watch party in Croydon
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsPhillies Opening Day Phillies fans looking for a place to watch the team’s season opener can head to Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, which is hosting an Opening Day watch party …
-
PerformancesPhilly EventsYear 2026 Events
Barnes Foundation First Friday will mix live jazz, cocktails and after-hours gallery access
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsArt Music The Barnes Foundation will stay open late on Friday, March 6 for its monthly First Friday event, which blends live music with access to the museum’s galleries. This …
-
Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
‘Rhythm & Booms’ will turn the Franklin Institute into a late-night science and cocktail party
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsNightlife Science The Franklin Institute will host another installment of its popular Science After Hours series on Friday, April 10, giving adults 21 and older the chance to explore the …