Children who have been infected with COVID-19 twice are two times more likely to develop long COVID than those who have only been infected by the coronavirus once, a new …
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Philadelphia Police release survey asking what should be priority of its 5-year plan
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsPhiladelphia Police released a survey Thursday asking for public input on its five-year strategic plan for 2026-2030. The digital questionnaire, which is anonymous but requires a ZIP code, asks residents …
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Why is the Liberty Bell closed but the U.S. Mint open during the government shutdown?
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsSeveral Philadelphia landmarks, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, will be temporarily closed to the public during the federal government shutdown, while arts and culture institutions like the zoo …
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Xfinity Mobile Arena replaces Stephen Starr’s Adrian with new restaurant
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsAdrian, the "Rocky"-themed Stephen Starr restaurant at Xfinity Mobile Arena, will be replaced with a new restaurant and event space this fall. Comcast Spectacor, which had partnered with Starr and …
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World of Flight, Nike’s first Jordan Brand store in the U.S., opens Oct. 10 in Center City
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsNike's new World of Flight store in Rittenhouse, the first Jordan Brand sneaker and apparel shop in the U.S., will open with a block party at 4 p.m. Oct. 10. …
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Philly’s recovery housing complex now offers residents on-site addiction treatment medications
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsResidents at the city's large recovery housing complex in Holmesburg are now able to receive outpatient addiction treatment services on site – including medication for opioid use disorder – instead …
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SEPTA will keep using old Regional Rail cars despite NTSB warning about risk of electrical fires
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsSEPTA will continue using its oldest Regional Rail train cars despite a warning from the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday that they pose "an immediate and unacceptable safety risk" …
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American Airlines adds nonstop flights from Philly to San Jose for Super Bowl
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsPhiladelphians hoping to catch Super Bowl LX in person will have more ways to get to California in February. American Airlines is adding extra flights to San Jose Mineta International …
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Cantina la Martina in Kensington will close next month, but owners are searching for a new location
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsKensington Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina, created by chef Dionicio Jimenez, a James Beard Award finalist, will close Nov. 2 after nearly four years on D Street, the owners and …
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Long-term study on HPV vaccinations finds evidence of herd immunity
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsA 17-year study on HPV vaccinations found evidence of herd immunity. As vaccination rates against HPV rose from 2006 to 2023, infections even among unvaccinated women declined significantly, researchers say.