With 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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Cashless bail explained: What it is, how it works and why Trump is targeting it
by myphillyconnection 40 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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Immigrants have helped Philly region stave off population decline and spurred economic growth, report finds
by myphillyconnection 37 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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Penn students are randomly being slapped while walking near the college
by myphillyconnection 34 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 …
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President’s House display on George Washington’s slaves remains despite White House scrutiny — for now
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsAn exhibit on nine people enslaved by George Washington while he lived as president in Philadelphia remains in tact at Independence National Historical Park as of Friday, despite efforts from …
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Demonstrators say they were ‘forcibly’ ejected from Phillies game for holding pro-Palestinian posters
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsOver 50 people who attended the Phillies game against the Marlins on Thursday night say they were ejected for spelling out a pro-Palestinian message in the stands. Jewish Voice for …
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Justice Department sues Pennsylvania over state’s refusal to share voter’s personal data
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsThe U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued six states — Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, New York, New Hampshire, and Minnesota — for what it said was a "failure to produce …
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City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvania may ‘go it alone’ if power grid operator doesn’t change
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsNinety-eight years ago, the nation's largest power grid operator was founded in Philadelphia by utilities serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Earlier week, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro threatened to pull his …
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Temple Health nurses, technicians to strike Oct. 6 unless contract negotiations gain traction
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsAbout 2,600 Temple Health nurses and technicians plan to hold a five-day strike beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, unless the health care system meets their contract demands. The …