An exhibit on nine people enslaved by George Washington while he lived as president in Philadelphia remains in tact at Independence National Historical Park as of Friday, despite efforts from …
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Demonstrators say they were ‘forcibly’ ejected from Phillies game for holding pro-Palestinian posters
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsOver 50 people who attended the Phillies game against the Marlins on Thursday night say they were ejected for spelling out a pro-Palestinian message in the stands. Jewish Voice for …
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Justice Department sues Pennsylvania over state’s refusal to share voter’s personal data
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued six states — Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, New York, New Hampshire, and Minnesota — for what it said was a "failure to produce …
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City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsThousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvania may ‘go it alone’ if power grid operator doesn’t change
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsNinety-eight years ago, the nation's largest power grid operator was founded in Philadelphia by utilities serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Earlier week, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro threatened to pull his …
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Temple Health nurses, technicians to strike Oct. 6 unless contract negotiations gain traction
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsAbout 2,600 Temple Health nurses and technicians plan to hold a five-day strike beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, unless the health care system meets their contract demands. The …
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Kimmel saga is just latest development in ‘ongoing struggle’ between Trump and the media
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsThe return of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following its nearly weeklong suspension is a victory for free speech advocates, but it's far from the end of the fight between …
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Philly sues Bimbo Bakeries, S.C. Johnson & Sons for falsely marketing their packaging as recyclable
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsPhiladelphia is suing two major manufacturers for allegedly mislabeling plastic bags as recyclable. Bimbo Bakeries, a bakery product manufacturer with its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, Montgomery County, and S.C. Johnson …
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AIDS Walk Philly hits the end of the road after raising over $18 million in 38 years
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsAfter 38 years, AIDS Walk Philly has been discontinued due to rising costs, declining participation and the changing landscape of the HIV/AIDS advocacy space. Action Wellness, which provides social and …
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Hundreds of people will sleep at the Phillies ballpark on Nov. 20. Here’s why.
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsOn a November night a few weeks after the baseball season ends, the outfield at Citizens Bank Park will be filled with people in sleeping bags. The Phillies are partnering …