Two men and a teenager have been charged in a series of armed robberies that unfolded in Center City and North Philadelphia last fall. A combination of “old policing and …
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Philly News
Penn President J. Larry Jameson plans to step down next summer
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsJ. Larry Jameson plans to end his tenure as president of the University of Pennsylvania next summer. The Ivy League educator said Friday that will step down at the end …
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Philly News
Georgia man robbed Facebook Marketplace seller at knifepoint in Camden County, police say
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsGloucester Township police have apprehended the man they say robbed a Facebook Marketplace seller at knifepoint. The incident occurred at Commerce Square Plaza on Blackwood-Clementon Road over a month ago. …
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Philly News
Philly man aims to run across Pennsylvania faster than anyone ever has
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsA Philadelphia man is embarking on a 361-mile ultramarathon Sunday that begins at the eastern edge of West Virginia, continues across the length of Pennsylvania and ends at the Benjamin …
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Philly News
Horse-drawn carriage rides, once a tourism staple in Old City, are now banned in Philly
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsHorse-drawn carriages rides are no longer allowed in Philadelphia after City Council formally banned the once-common tourism attraction Thursday. The ban applies to commercial and noncommercial carriages, sleds, wagons and …
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Food & Restaurants
Kalaya wins James Beard Award for outstanding restaurant
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsOf the seven Philadelphia restaurants and chefs up for James Beard Awards on Monday, two were named winners. Kalaya was named the national winner for outstanding restaurant, an honor awarded …
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Food & Restaurants
Fishtown Taps returns with Tuesday drink specials at more than 20 venues
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsFood & Drink Happy Hour Provided Courtesy/Fishtown District Fishtown Taps returns with weekly drink specials and discounted bites at more than 20 bars, breweries and restaurants every Tuesday through Sept. …
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Food & Restaurants
Kevin Bacon becomes Kevin Bean for meatless Wednesday campaign
by myphillyconnection 5 views“You know me as Kevin Bacon, but on Wednesdays, I’m Kevin Bean,” the actor begins his new promotional video for the Humane World for Animals. In a new tongue-in-cheek campaign, …
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Food & Restaurants
City Tavern’s garden to be turned into history-themed pop-up bar this summer
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsCity Tavern in Old City has been inactive for six years, but the garden behind the historic building will be a pop-up outdoor bar this summer. Historic Philadelphia will open …
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Transportation
PennDOT offers travel tips to getting to World Cup matches, MLB All-Star Game and America 250 celebrations
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsState transportation officials launched a webpage Monday dedicated to monitoring traffic patterns during Philadelphia’s busy summer lineup of sports and cultural events. The information was added to the PennDOT’s 511 …