All signs point to the Philadelphia region getting pummeled this weekend with its biggest snowstorm in about a decade. Putting aside that it's a nightmare to deal with, winter weather …
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State and local officials issue emergency orders ahead of weekend snowstorm
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsWith a winter storm threatening nearly half of the United States, state and local governments are scrambling to come up with contingency plans and relay them to their constituents. In …
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New Jersey becomes latest state to restrict single-use plastic cutlery at restaurants
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPhil Murphy signed more than a hundred bills before his two terms as governor ended Tuesday, including legislation to bar restaurants from providing disposable cutlery to customers unless asked. The …
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Frank Olivieri Sr., longtime owner of Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philly, dies at 87
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsFrank Olivieri Sr., who ran Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia for nearly three decades, has died at 87. Olivieri's family shared the news in a social media post …
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On way out of office, Phil Murphy signs one bill on immigrant protections but vetoes two related measures
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsIn his final hours as New Jersey's governor, Phil Murphy signed a bill adding protections for immigrants but vetoed two other related measures. The Safe Communities Act, which is now …
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Convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for 2018 double homicide in Kensington
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsA man who fatally shot two people on a Kensington street corner nearly eight years ago will serve consecutive life sentences in prison, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said Tuesday. …
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Teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run of longtime DJ at Bob & Barbara’s
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsA 17-year-old surrendered to the Philadelphia Police Department on Monday in relation to a hit-and-run last month that killed 54-year-old Hector “June” Rodriguez, a longtime DJ at Bob & Barbara's …
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Ocean Casino Resort called on JWoww and Shooter McGavin for opening of mini golf course
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsOcean Casino Resort in Atlantic City opened a new mini golf course and sports bar over the weekend with a few celebrities on hand to help showcase the renovated venue …
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With a major snowstorm on the horizon, Philly opens warming centers
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsPhiladelphia has opened warming centers at various Parks and Recreation buildings, library branches and other sites due to the frigid temperatures and the forecasted snowstorm. The Office of Homeless Services …
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Philly may get pounded with snow this weekend. Here’s a look back at the biggest snowfalls of the last 30 years
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsA major snowstorm is expected to hit Philadelphia this weekend, with some weather models suggesting the city could see a foot or more of snow. National Weather Service predictions from …