A new Japanese restaurant from the acclaimed chef and owner of Royal Sushi & Izakaya opens its doors Tuesday in Rittenhouse — and a waitlist already is growing. Dancerobot, named …
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Starbucks workers rally after coffee chain closes 6 Philly stores
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsStarbucks baristas in Philadelphia demanded a union contract over the weekend after the coffee chain decided last week to shutter six stores in the city. Workers rallied at 15th and …
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How natural gas derailed Pennsylvania’s renewable energy future
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsPHILADELPHIA – In the steep hills above the Schuylkill River, across the street from a famous cheesesteak place and at the end of a quiet block, sits a typical Philadelphia …
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Health & Fitness
Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsPeople who meditate regularly become more inherently motivated to look after their health, which is a hallmark of those who adhere to a balanced diet and exercise regularly, research shows.
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Philly News
Cashless bail explained: What it is, how it works and why Trump is targeting it
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsWhen President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month threatening to withhold federal funding from states and localities that have adopted "cashless bail" policies, he escalated a national fight …
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Pennsylvania state parks see surge in visitors as federal campgrounds face cuts
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsWith summer now in the rearview mirror, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that state parks saw an increase in attendance during the season to the tune …
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Fracking was supposed to lower Pennsylvania electric bills. Instead they’re soaring.
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsIn 2013, when the Appalachian fracking rush was still in its early days, then President Barack Obama extolled its benefits in his State of the Union address. Not only had …
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Technology
AI will soon have a say in approving or denying Medicare treatments
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsTaking a page from the private insurance industry's playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save …
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Philly News
Immigrants have helped Philly region stave off population decline and spurred economic growth, report finds
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsThe Philadelphia region's immigrant population has increased over the last decade, spurring economic growth and social prosperity, a new report says. The report from The Welcoming Center says this influx …
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Philly News
Penn students are randomly being slapped while walking near the college
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsUniversity of Pennsylvania students and community members are getting randomly struck on the head while walking on and near campus, the school's Division of Public Safety said. The office issued …