A University of Pennsylvania professor is being honored for his pioneering research in theoretical physics – the use of mathematical models to explain and predict natural phenomena. Charles Kane will …
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Trump administration bars nonprofits from voter registration at citizenship ceremonies
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsElection observers and immigration advocates are alarmed about a new Trump administration push to bar nonprofits from registering voters at federal naturalization ceremonies, saying the policy shift represents an effort …
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Pa. Supreme Court justices defend judicial independence ahead of November retention vote
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsThree state Supreme Court justices offered a glimpse behind their chambers doors Monday as they seek voters' approval in November to serve second terms. Judges in Pennsylvania are elected to …
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Data reveals scope of problems at city schools ahead of closure decisions
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsThe Philadelphia school district released a long-awaited data repository Wednesday that officials say will help guide decisions about which schools it will close and which ones it will invest in. …
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Penn law school adds Sadie Alexander fellowship after backlash over pausing scholarship named after activist
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe University of Pennsylvania announced two new programs at the Carey Law School a month after shuttering the Office of Equal Opportunity and Engagement and pausing a scholarship named after …
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City Council plans to address a range of issues this fall – from utility costs to affordable housing
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsFrom responding to federal policy changes to implementing Mayor Cherelle Parker's housing initiative, City Council has a range of legislative priorities for its fall session. Council members introduced nearly 50 …
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How the School District of Philadelphia will decide which schools must close
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia has released the data it will use to determine which school buildings it will close, rehabilitate or repurpose. Each school building was assessed on four …
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Water main break closes Philly’s Stout Center for Criminal Justice
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsA water main break at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice has postponed cases scheduled to be heard Wednesday. The rupture occurred Tuesday evening at 1301 Filbert …
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Suspect accused of vandalizing Philly’s Jewish history museum surrenders
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsA suspect accused of vandalizing the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History on two occasions has turned himself in, police said. Police said they are not revealing the suspect's …
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Cleaning program comes to West Philly to tidy up 275 blocks through January
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsAfter tidying up 335 blocks in Northwest Philadelphia for over a year, a collaborative cleaning program is heading across the Schuylkill. Glitter is launching its Safe Steps initiative in West …