Kensington Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina, created by chef Dionicio Jimenez, a James Beard Award finalist, will close Nov. 2 after nearly four years on D Street, the owners and …
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United Airlines lounge at Philly airport shut down for health violations
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe United Airlines lounge at Philadelphia International Airport was shut down by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on Monday after an inspection revealed a fly infestation and other violations. …
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Section of City Avenue to be reduced to one lane both ways for nearly two years
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsPortions of City Avenue will undergo a nearly two-year construction project that will reduce it to one lane in both directions starting Wednesday. The section of U.S. Route 1 between …
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Starbucks workers rally after coffee chain closes 6 Philly stores
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsStarbucks baristas in Philadelphia demanded a union contract over the weekend after the coffee chain decided last week to shutter six stores in the city. Workers rallied at 15th and …
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How natural gas derailed Pennsylvania’s renewable energy future
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsPHILADELPHIA – In the steep hills above the Schuylkill River, across the street from a famous cheesesteak place and at the end of a quiet block, sits a typical Philadelphia …
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Fracking was supposed to lower Pennsylvania electric bills. Instead they’re soaring.
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsIn 2013, when the Appalachian fracking rush was still in its early days, then President Barack Obama extolled its benefits in his State of the Union address. Not only had …
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Pennsylvania state parks see surge in visitors as federal campgrounds face cuts
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsWith summer now in the rearview mirror, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that state parks saw an increase in attendance during the season to the tune …
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Cashless bail explained: What it is, how it works and why Trump is targeting it
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsWhen President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month threatening to withhold federal funding from states and localities that have adopted "cashless bail" policies, he escalated a national fight …
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Immigrants have helped Philly region stave off population decline and spurred economic growth, report finds
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsThe Philadelphia region's immigrant population has increased over the last decade, spurring economic growth and social prosperity, a new report says. The report from The Welcoming Center says this influx …
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Penn students are randomly being slapped while walking near the college
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsUniversity of Pennsylvania students and community members are getting randomly struck on the head while walking on and near campus, the school's Division of Public Safety said. The office issued …