Sarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. They had a six-figure income and health insurance. Then, …
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Brooklyn man allegedly used stolen credit cards to buy $65K of booze from Pa. state stores
by myphillyconnection 112 viewsA Brooklyn man is charged with using stolen credit and debit cards to buy more than $65,000 in liquor from Pennsylvania's Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. Eugene Antwi allegedly …
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Philly News
‘Just part of the legislative process’: Council president downplays tension over delay to Parker’s housing plan
by myphillyconnection 107 viewsHome repairs and new residential construction under Mayor Cherelle Parker's signature housing plan will be delayed until 2026 after City Council amended the budget legislation for the Housing Opportunities Made …
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Philly News
Ocean City mayor files for personal bankruptcy, citing ‘unexpected hardship’
by myphillyconnection 124 viewsOcean City Mayor Jay Gillian said Wednesday that he has filed for personal bankruptcy, saying his family has been under "serious financial strain" due to various financial obligations, business decisions …
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Philly News
What are N.J.’s most urgent policy priorities? Advocates outline 7 in new roadmap for state
by myphillyconnection 133 viewsWith a new governor poised to take the reins in January, a public policy group has issued a roadmap for New Jersey's future, warning that runaway housing costs, public health …
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Philly News
Ocean City to revote on key measure that could determine fate of the boardwalk’s Wonderland Pier site
by myphillyconnection 126 viewsLeaders in Ocean City will hold a vote Thursday night to determine the next steps in the redevelopment of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk. The outcome …
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Philly News
William Way LGBT Community Center to stay in its Spruce Street location after securing funding for renovations
by myphillyconnection 114 viewsThe William Way LGBT Community Center will remain in its longtime home on Spruce Street, its board said Tuesday night — just one week after the organization announced that it …
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Philly News
African serval cat that escaped Pa. wildlife refuge found struck, killed by car
by myphillyconnection 137 viewsAn African serval cat that escaped from a wildlife refuge in Lehigh County last month was fatally struck by a car Monday night after weeks of efforts to find and …
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Food & Restaurants
How has a Michelin star changed Philly’s acclaimed restaurants?
by myphillyconnection 133 viewsAfter winning Michelin stars, Philly's acclaimed restaurants say they're seeing more reservation requests and email inquiries, but they don't plan to make any major changes. Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place …
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Business & Finance
The Grape Room, the Manayunk dive bar and music venue that closed in 2024, to reopen New Year’s Eve with a new name
by myphillyconnection 349 viewsThe former Grape Room in Manayunk, an independent music venue with history spanning parts of four decades, will celebrate its reopening on New Year's Eve with a bill of local …