PennDOT has started work on a $10 million project to rehabilitate Frankford Avenue Bridge that will close off sections of the road for the next year. The single-span steel bridge …
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Funeral for fallen Pa. state trooper Timothy O’Connor set for Wednesday
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsCpl. Timothy O'Connor, the Pennsylvania state trooper who was killed during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be memorialized at a funeral service Wednesday morning in Downingtown. The funeral …
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It’s ‘unusually early’ for a tornado watch in the Philly area, but the National Weather Service just issued one
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsUPDATE, 6:18 p.m.: The tornado watch is no longer in effect as of 6 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service, but there could be dangerous winds throughout the …
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Future of Sesame Place in jeopardy amid lawsuit over royalties
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsThe owner of the Sesame Street brand is suing SeaWorld, which oversees its theme parks, over contract disputes that could end their decades-long partnership and threaten the future of Sesame …
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Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot in apparent murder-suicide in Chester County
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsA Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop near Honey Brook, Chester County, on Sunday night, authorities said. Corporal Timothy O'Connor responded to a report of …
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Gas prices spike in Pennsylvania and across U.S. amid Iran war
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsAmericans are paying more for gas as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world's petroleum products. Global prices for Brent crude …
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Rowan University’s $690 million campus expansion to include homes, a wellness village and a manufacturing center
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsRowan University has plans for a $690 million expansion that will include hundreds of homes, a manufacturing innovation center and a wellness village with medical offices. Rowan officials unveiled the …
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Robots to invade Center City sidewalks as Uber Eats debuts new delivery service
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPedestrians in Philly will have to start sharing the sidewalks with four-wheeled robots after Uber Eats launched a new autonomous delivery program on Tuesday. The carts, made by Avride, stand …
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Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsThe Center City District is investing big in its Open Streets initiative with 20 car-free dates scheduled for 2026. The program, which closes off select neighborhood blocks to vehicles, will …
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Family-run Kelly’s Seafood to close after 68 years in business in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe owners of Kelly's Seafood said they plan to retire and put the Northeast Philly building up for sale after 68 years in business. Known for its dense menu and …