The Pennsylvania SPCA rescued a litter of puppies from a Old City parking lot — a case so similar to one that took place late last year that the animal …
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Educators, tech advocates weigh in on Mayor Parker’s proposed rideshare tax
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsWhile Mayor Cherelle Parker has touted her proposed tax on rideshare services as a way to restore essential funding for city schools, opponents raised concerns Tuesday about how the fee …
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Temple scientist discovers rare species of wildflower only grows in New Jersey
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsA Temple University researcher discovered that a wildflower in the Pine Barrens is a rare species that only grows in New Jersey. The plant, which has been formally named Triantha …
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Police ID man accused of intentionally driving car into police headquarters
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsA man accused of intentionally driving an SUV into the Philadelphia Police Department’s 2nd District headquarters was identified Wednesday as Dieufort Joly of Northeast Philadelphia. The 26-year-old was traveling southbound …
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City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsPhiladelphia will now have more protections for renters after City Council approved the final two pieces of legislation in the Safe Healthy Homes Act. The package says landlords can’t alter …
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New Jersey man charged with operating 80 illegal marijuana vending machines
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsA Toms River man and three other people allegedly operated an illegal network of marijuana vending machines that were placed in 80 unlicensed businesses across the state, prosecutors in Ocean …
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Parks & Rec resource center offers Philly residents free access to gardening tools, compost and mulch
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsPhiladelphia Parks & Recreation has launched a new hub aimed at helping city gardeners plant trees, grow fresh produce and tend to public green spaces. The Agriculture Resource Center, located …
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The Artemis II mission was extra special for these third graders in Chestnut Hill
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsThe Orion spacecraft carrying the history-making Artemis II astronauts also holds an SD card with the names of 5 million astronomy lovers, including a group of elementary school students from …
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Waymo’s self-driving vehicles may help Philly fill its many potholes
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsWhen Waymo's self-driving vehicles eventually hit Philly's streets, they'll be watching for more than other cars and pedestrians. They'll also be monitoring the city's seemingly endless amount of potholes. The …
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Bodies of two ironworkers recovered from collapsed CHOP parking garage
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsThe bodies of the two ironworkers who were missing following last week's parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry were recovered early Monday morning, city officials said. A controlled demolition of …