City Council took a firm stance Thursday against the Trump administration's expected changes to an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park. Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) introduced a …
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Four Philly prison workers charged with covering up alleged inmate assault
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsFour prison workers at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Holmesburg are facing federal charges for allegedly covering up an assault of a naked inmate who was beaten so badly that …
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West Philly teen found guilty of trying to make bombs for Syrian terrorist group
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsA West Philadelphia teenager accused of testing explosives to be used in terrorist plots targeting the Philadelphia area was convicted of several charges Wednesday, but acquitted of the leading charge …
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Philly airport shares its plans to spend $500 million on upgrades ahead of 2026
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsThe Philadelphia International Airport announced it's making some much-needed upgrades ahead of a busy 2026 when thousands of tourists are expected to come to the area for a variety of …
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Family of Amanda Cahill, who died in a Philly jail, sues in hopes of preventing similar deaths
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsGina Clark, whose daughter died in a Philadelphia jail just over a year ago, said she wants to make sure no one else suffers the same fate. "I don't want …
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Body found in trunk of stolen car in North Philly, police say
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsA body was found Monday inside of a stolen vehicle that was left unattended on a block in North Philadelphia, police said. The body was found after police were called …
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If President Trump sends National Guard to Philly, how can residents respond?
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsPhiladelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held the first of three town halls on Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of the Trump administration sending National Guard troops to the city …
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Wanamaker Christmas festivities face cutbacks if fundraising goal isn’t met, organizers say
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsThe Philadelphia Visitors Center said it will be forced to cut back on hours the Wanamaker Building will be open for the Christmas light show and Dickens Village experience unless …
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Philadelphia revenue department warns of text message phishing scam
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsPhiladelphia residents who receive a suspicious text message claiming to be from the city's Department of Revenue should not click on any links or provide sensitive information to the sender, …
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Ex-Mayor Michael Nutter helps revive Philadelphia Cycling Classic, saying race will be ‘force for unity’ in 2026
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsAfter a decade-long hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return to the city in 2026 with men's and women's races on the original 14.4-mile course that winds through scenic stretches …