Data centers are fueling a race to develop artificial intelligence tools that have the potential to revolutionize almost every sector of society, and Big Tech is receiving bipartisan support at …
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On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the members of IBEW Local 98 proudly celebrated the 125th Anniversary of our Local Union’s founding. On January 5, 1900, after several unsuccessful attempts to …
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Lawsuit says N.J. car insurers use ‘thinly veiled discrimination’ in setting rates
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsThe New Jersey NAACP and two Latino groups sued state insurance regulators Wednesday, alleging they improperly allowed insurers to use proxies for income and race when setting car insurance rates. …
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Pennsylvania’s new budget tightens cyber charter oversight, boosts school funding
by myphillyconnection 69 viewsA number of changes to K-12 school policy and funding are included in Pennsylvania's 2025-2026 budget. Primarily, they're based around increasing oversight of cyber charter schools, increasing the amount of …
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Sen. Fetterman opens up about depression and his strained relationship with Gov. Shapiro
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsPennsylvania's Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman pushed back against criticism of his decision to vote with Republicans to end the nation's longest government shutdown as other members of his party …
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SEPTA transit workers union votes to authorize strike amid Regional Rail disruptions
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsSEPTA's largest union authorized a strike Sunday, presenting the possibility of a shutdown of the city's buses, subways and trolleys on top of the ongoing Regional Rail disruptions. The vote …
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Billboard along I-95 in Bucks County calls for release of Epstein files
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsA billboard calling for the release of records relating to the federal investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein went up Monday along I-95 in Bucks County. MORE: Pa. crash deaths …
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North Wildwood sues N.J. over scrapped $54 million beach replenishment project
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsNorth Wildwood is suing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection over the suspension of a $54 million plan that would have replenished sand on its eroded beaches. The lawsuit, …
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City Council’s bill to charge 10 cents for paper bags to become law despite lack of support from mayor
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsPhiladelphia's proposed 10 cent fee on paper bags will become law despite a lack of support from Mayor Cherelle Parker. The extra cost per bag would be implemented at retail …
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Great white shark tracked off Jersey Shore is among largest known males
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsA 1,653-pound great white shark was tracked off the Atlantic City coast Tuesday by a research organization that says the sighting offers "another clue" into the species' migration habits. Contender, …