A section of Pennypack Park in Northeast Philly that has been used as an illegal dumpsite for years is being cleaned up in a public-private partnership to prevent future waste …
Latest in Philly: Philly News
-
-
FestivalsPhilly EventsPhilly News
The city wants to turn your block party into a celebration of America’s 250th birthday
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsTo help Philadelphia residents celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, the city plans to supply 250 block parties with semiquincentennial-themed hats and shirts, plus a range of other supplies including water …
-
Food & RestaurantsPhilly News
Pa. lawmakers pass bill giving Philly bars option to stay open until 4 a.m. during World Cup
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsWhen the World Cup gets underway in June, bar owners in Philadelphia are poised to be able to keep their doors open and serve alcohol until 4 a.m. for the …
-
Philly News
Pa. lawmakers advance bill to give state additional oversight of water use at new data centers
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsPennsylvania lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would require data center developers to submit reports on expected water use to the state before beginning operation. It’s one of several efforts …
-
Philly News
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philly abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies at 85
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsKermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor who was convicted of conducting illegal abortions and killing three babies, died earlier this month while serving his prison sentence. He was 85. Gosnell …
-
Philly News
New shuttle to make trips to Jersey Shore wineries, breweries this summer
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsThere's a new way to hop between Jersey Shore drinking destinations between Wildwood and Cape May this summer. Coastal Cruiser, a new weekend shuttle service operated by Metropolis Passenger Logistics, …
-
Philly News
For fifth straight year, women-owned businesses in Manayunk team up to collect donations of period products
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsFor a fifth straight March, shops around Manayunk are displaying small, pink crates to collect donations of menstrual and maternal care products — from tampons and pads to diapers and …
-
Philly News
SEPTA fully reopens Ardmore Station after six years of renovations
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsSEPTA fully reopened its Ardmore Station Monday morning, concluding a six-year renovation project that added a new parking lot, waiting area, restrooms and several accessibility upgrades. The $59 million project …
-
Philly News
ICE agents expected to be deployed at Philly airport amid TSA staff shortages
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsThe Trump administration plans to deploy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at airports around the country Monday, more than five weeks into a partial government shutdown that has led …
-
Philly News
For first time in 50 years, Camden had no homicides over the winter
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsCamden just made it through the winter with no homicides, a benchmark the city has not hit since the 1970s. The encouraging milestone is the latest in a larger downward …