Emotional debate and rising tempers preceded a recent vote state House legislation to ban devices used to make semi-automatic handguns fire as quickly as machine guns. The bill, which would …
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court: All counties must notify voters about rejected mail ballots
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsVoters must be notified if election officials are going to reject their mail ballots because of an error such as an incorrect date or missing signature on the return envelope, …
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SEPTA’s City Hall Station is getting a face lift ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsSEPTA's City Hall Station is set to get several upgrades in preparation for an expected influx of riders in 2026. The Broad Street Line stop's mezzanine — where the fare …
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YouTube TV reaches deal to avoid blackout of NBC channels
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsUPDATE: (10/2/25): YouTube TV and NBC Universal agreed to a multiyear carrier agreement on Thursday that will keep NBC and its other channels on the streaming platform. The two sides …
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Unrivaled is coming to Philly, marking the city’s first pro women’s basketball games since 1998
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsPhilly has to wait until 2030 for the arrival of its new WNBA team, but in just a few months the city will host its first professional women's basketball games …
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Why is the Liberty Bell closed but the U.S. Mint open during the government shutdown?
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsSeveral Philadelphia landmarks, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, will be temporarily closed to the public during the federal government shutdown, while arts and culture institutions like the zoo …
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Philadelphia Police release survey asking what should be priority of its 5-year plan
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsPhiladelphia Police released a survey Thursday asking for public input on its five-year strategic plan for 2026-2030. The digital questionnaire, which is anonymous but requires a ZIP code, asks residents …
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World of Flight, Nike’s first Jordan Brand store in the U.S., opens Oct. 10 in Center City
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsNike's new World of Flight store in Rittenhouse, the first Jordan Brand sneaker and apparel shop in the U.S., will open with a block party at 4 p.m. Oct. 10. …
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SEPTA will keep using old Regional Rail cars despite NTSB warning about risk of electrical fires
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsSEPTA will continue using its oldest Regional Rail train cars despite a warning from the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday that they pose "an immediate and unacceptable safety risk" …
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American Airlines adds nonstop flights from Philly to San Jose for Super Bowl
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsPhiladelphians hoping to catch Super Bowl LX in person will have more ways to get to California in February. American Airlines is adding extra flights to San Jose Mineta International …