Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held the first of three town halls on Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of the Trump administration sending National Guard troops to the city …
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Wanamaker Christmas festivities face cutbacks if fundraising goal isn’t met, organizers say
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Philadelphia Visitors Center said it will be forced to cut back on hours the Wanamaker Building will be open for the Christmas light show and Dickens Village experience unless …
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Philadelphia revenue department warns of text message phishing scam
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsPhiladelphia residents who receive a suspicious text message claiming to be from the city's Department of Revenue should not click on any links or provide sensitive information to the sender, …
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Ex-Mayor Michael Nutter helps revive Philadelphia Cycling Classic, saying race will be ‘force for unity’ in 2026
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsAfter a decade-long hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return to the city in 2026 with men's and women's races on the original 14.4-mile course that winds through scenic stretches …
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Penn physics professor wins international award. Could a Nobel Prize be next?
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsA University of Pennsylvania professor is being honored for his pioneering research in theoretical physics – the use of mathematical models to explain and predict natural phenomena. Charles Kane will …
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Trump administration bars nonprofits from voter registration at citizenship ceremonies
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsElection observers and immigration advocates are alarmed about a new Trump administration push to bar nonprofits from registering voters at federal naturalization ceremonies, saying the policy shift represents an effort …
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Pa. Supreme Court justices defend judicial independence ahead of November retention vote
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsThree state Supreme Court justices offered a glimpse behind their chambers doors Monday as they seek voters' approval in November to serve second terms. Judges in Pennsylvania are elected to …
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Data reveals scope of problems at city schools ahead of closure decisions
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Philadelphia school district released a long-awaited data repository Wednesday that officials say will help guide decisions about which schools it will close and which ones it will invest in. …
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Penn law school adds Sadie Alexander fellowship after backlash over pausing scholarship named after activist
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe University of Pennsylvania announced two new programs at the Carey Law School a month after shuttering the Office of Equal Opportunity and Engagement and pausing a scholarship named after …
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City Council plans to address a range of issues this fall – from utility costs to affordable housing
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsFrom responding to federal policy changes to implementing Mayor Cherelle Parker's housing initiative, City Council has a range of legislative priorities for its fall session. Council members introduced nearly 50 …