An appeals court said Monday that Alina Habba, the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, is unlawfully serving as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey. The ruling affirmed a …
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Affordable housing project to be built on vacant North Philly lots
by myphillyconnection 98 viewsA $1.7 million grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will support the construction of 40 affordable homes on a mostly vacant and blighted block in North Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. …
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With flurries in the forecast, how common is snow in the Philly area in December?
by myphillyconnection 93 viewsA potential nor'easter is expected to hit parts of the Mid-Atlantic this week, including some of the Philly suburbs. The first major snowstorm of the season will likely blanket central …
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The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
by myphillyconnection 88 viewsThree years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation, they usually did one of three things: typed the question into Google, searched YouTube for a …
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New cruise ship terminal to open beside Philly airport next spring
by myphillyconnection 88 viewsThe first cruise ships to depart from the region in more than a decade will embark on their journeys from a new terminal next to Philadelphia International Airport beginning in …
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Planned Elfreth’s Alley park honors former resident who helped preserve the historic street
by myphillyconnection 80 viewsOld City District is planning to transform an empty lot outside Elfreth's Alley into a public space that honors a former resident who was one of the biggest advocates of …
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Essen Bakery permanently closes its two locations months after workers say they were kept in the dark through ‘pause’
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsEssen Bakery has reportedly closed for good, following a monthslong pause that left employees in the dark. Tova du Plessis, co-owner of the acclaimed business, told the Inquirer that she …
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N.J. bill would ban ICE agents from wearing masks during enforcement operations
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsNew Jersey lawmakers are behind a push to ban federal and local law enforcement from wearing masks on the job, a move Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has said she supports. Sen. …
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AI is decoding whale communications. Could that advance their legal rights?
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsFor centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn't feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals lacked …
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Lawsuit claims PPA failed to pay security officers for work during required breaks
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsA security officer for the Philadelphia Parking Authority filed a class-action lawsuit this week accusing the agency of illegally deducting wages for years of work performed during mandatory breaks. The …