Less than half of Pennsylvania’s 3- and 4-year-olds participate in high-quality, publicly funded pre-K, according to Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. An estimated 84,000 children are left out, and Black children …
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Metropolitan Bakery to close Rittenhouse location this month after over 32 years in business
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsMetropolitan Bakery will close its Rittenhouse location at 262 S. 19th St. on Sunday, March 15, after over 32 years in business. Owners Wendy Smith Born and James Barrett announced …
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Benito, a raccoon rescued by South Philly neighbors during cold spell, is on the mend at a busy wildlife center
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsA raccoon named Benito that was rescued by neighbors in South Philly is on the road to recovery at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County after braving the elements …
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Three people died Sunday night in an Ocean County car crash that is currently under investigation. Police responded around 11:50 p.m. to a head-on collision in Plumsted Township. According to …
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Numerous people with Philly ties appear in the Epstein files. Here are the ones facing fallout
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe fallout from the so-called Epstein files has touched law firms, universities, corporations and numerous foreign governments. Dozens of powerful people have been implicated in the convicted sex offender Jeffrey …
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SEPTA awards contract for residential development at Ambler Station
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsSEPTA has awarded a development contract that will bring a residential community to the parking lot at Ambler Station in Montgomery County. SEPTA's board approved the contract for a 99-year …
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Franklin Mall reopens Friday for first time since last weekend’s fire
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsUPDATE (3/2/26): The Department of Licenses and Inspections said the fire appeared to start near the All On Target storefront. The investigation found the mall's fire alarm and sprinkler system …
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Decoding bad financial advice: How to steer clear of social media Scams
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsSocial media has become a primary source for everything from gift ideas to productivity hacks. "Finfluencers," or financial influencers, are now part of this trend, sharing money tips that reflect …
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In proposal to close 20 Philly public schools, district says it’s learned from mistakes it made in 2013
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsWhen the School District of Philadelphia closed two dozen schools as a cost-cutting measure in 2013, it resulted in thousands of students being displaced, academic performance worsening around the city …
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Trump administration sues New Jersey for restricting ICE access to state property
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe Trump administration has sued New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over an executive order restricting federal immigration agents' access to state-owned property. The Justice Department is seeking to invalidate …