As the World Cup gets underway, some bars in Philadelphia will have the option to stay open until 4 a.m. with a special permit extending curfew hours for the duration …
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Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Highlights Summer Programs for Youth and Families
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsPhiladelphia’s mayor’s office is promoting a range of summer programs designed to provide youth with work experience, academic enrichment, and safe, structured activities during the break. The initiatives are part …
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Health & Fitness
As a child of the ’80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsI will be dating myself when I say that I grew up at a time before sunscreen was really a thing. It was a thing if you counted Bain de …
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Health & Fitness
Ebola poses little risk to most Americans, but people traveling to Congo should take caution, Jefferson doctor says
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsThe risk of Ebola infection is “probably low” for people in the United States, but Americans planning to travel to one of the African countries impacted by the outbreak may …
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Health & Fitness
Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsPatients of a Rittenhouse dental clinic are being instructed to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, because the license of its dentist has been suspended due to …
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Health & Fitness
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsEnrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are …
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Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsJefferson Methodist Hospital was evacuated Tuesday night due to a power outage caused by flooding issues. About 150 patients were transferred to other medical facilities, NBC10 reported. The hospital in …
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Health & Fitness
American doctor being treated for Ebola works for missionary organization based in Philly suburbs
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsThe American doctor who has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo works for Serge, an international Christian mission organization based in Montgomery County. Dr. Peter Stafford, …
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Health & Fitness
Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsNearly 1 in 3 children in the United States have diagnosed mental health or behavioral disorders, but only half of them are accessing needed treatment. As a result, more families …
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Philly News
First look inside the revamped Stateside Live! at the Sports Complex
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsAfter nearly two years of planning and construction, Stateside Live! got a perfect, sunny Friday to unveil the $20 million renovation of the entertainment hub at the Sports Complex in …