Philadelphia students' math scores have improved over the past three years and student attendance is on the rise, according to preliminary student performance data for last school year shared at …
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Nor’easter likely to bring coastal flooding, strong winds to Jersey Shore this weekend
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsA nor'easter moving up the East Coast could cause serious flooding and produce damaging winds at the Jersey Shore while making for a wet holiday weekend throughout the rest of …
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Penn project seeks to get to know the wildlife that ‘shares our cities with us’
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsIn her new project capturing motion-sensor photos of urban wildlife, ecologist and professor Julie Ellis said one of her favorite images is of a mother raccoon facing her three offspring, …
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Navy’s parade of ships on the Delaware River brings people from throughout U.S. to celebrate its 250th anniversary
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsThe Navy's weeklong 250th anniversary celebration kicked off Thursday with a procession of ships on the Delaware River and aircraft flyovers. Four Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters and four …
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Lawsuit accuses SEPTA of illegally increasing fares in September
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsSEPTA was hit Wednesday with a class-action lawsuit that claims the transit authority unlawfully implemented its 21.5% fare increase last month. It was filed by George Bochetto, the attorney behind …
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Philly wants people with disabilities to enjoy 2026 celebrations, but critics say work must be done to ensure access
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsAs Philadelphia moves forward with plans for its busy 2026, advocates for people with disabilities are questioning whether the city will do enough to make the events accessible. Vicki Landers, …
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Second phase of Piazza Alta development to add 431 apartments in Northern Liberties
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsReal estate developer Post Brothers has secured a $170 million loan to start construction on the second phase of its Piazza Alta project in Northern Liberties, where two new buildings …
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The Navy is celebrating its 250th anniversary in Philly with a ship procession, boat tours and a parade
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsThe U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th anniversary this month with an array of parades, boat tours, musical performances and other events in Philadelphia — where it was established during …
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USA Network names Sixers announcer Kate Scott lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsA familiar Philadelphia voice is getting a boost to the national stage, as USA Network named Sixers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott its lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage starting next season. …
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Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center announces layoffs, service cuts amid state budget impasse
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPhiladelphia's sole rape crisis center is laying off staff and pausing services "due in large part to the ongoing state budget impasse," leaders said. WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence …