Speed cameras have been activated on a portion of U.S. Route 13 in Northeast Philly, adding to a growing network of roads where the city is using automated enforcement to …
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Want to see Rory McIlroy at Aronimink? Here’s a chance to watch a PGA Championship practice round for free
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsPennsylvania residents have an opportunity to see golf's biggest stars, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, take their practice rounds ahead of the PGA Championship for free. More than 260 …
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City Council advances bills to restrict ICE agents, but Parker administration says they contain ‘problematic language’
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsCity Council appears poised to prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from using face masks, unmarked vehicles and city-owned properties during raids in Philadelphia, among other new restrictions. But the …
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N.Y. man must repay $66,000 to Pa. Fine Wine & Good Spirits for using stolen credit cards to buy booze
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsA New York man who used stolen debit and credit cards to buy more than $66,000 in liquor from Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores has been sentenced to …
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At redesigned Thomas Paine Plaza, skateboarders’ new space keeps their last domino from falling
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsFor the first time in three years, Thomas Paine Plaza will reopen to the public Friday after an $18 million renovation of the space outside the Municipal Services Building. Against …
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West Chester University student fatally struck by car while walking near campus
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsA West Chester University student died after being hit by a car while walking near campus early Sunday morning. The student was struck near the 300 block of South High …
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State awards $2.3 million grant to restore West Fairmount Park’s 19th century fountain
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsPlans to restore a 19th century fountain in West Fairmount Park will move forward and be supported by a $2.3 million state grant for a range of improvements at the …
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Archbishop Nelson Pérez defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump’s criticisms
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia is supporting Pope Leo XIV after he criticized Donald Trump's response to the Iran war, prompting a social media rant from the president. Archbishop Nelson Perez …
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NJ Transit unveils first of 40 new train cars expected to enter service this year
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsNJ Transit has received the first of the sleeker, faster trains that will replace its aging fleet, and the agency plans to deploy it on commuter lines later this year. …
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Philly real estate agent sentenced to prison for $3.1 million fraud scheme
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsA Center City real estate agent who defrauded investors of $3.1 million, using the money to gamble on sports and pay for luxury items, was sentenced Wednesday to more than …