Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. on Thursday pledged to share more about his proposal to let City Council impeach members of the School District of Philadelphia's board "very, very soon." Speaking …
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Large section of Willow Grove Park Mall listed for sale in Montgomery County
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsA large portion of the Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County is up for sale, becoming the region's latest shopping mall to hit the market. The 62-acre section of …
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Cause of industrial explosion in Gloucester County remains under investigation
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsThe explosion at the Savita Naturals industrial facility in Swedesboro, New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon left four people hospitalized and caused extensive damage to the buildings nearby. The cause of …
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Pa. is forming a new group to create ‘wildlife corridors’ that help protect migrating animals
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsPennsylvania lawmakers are putting together a new group to create "wildlife corridors," which are protected spaces that connect fragmented habitats to help animals that are hunting, foraging, migrating and mating. …
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What’s the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? A congressman from Philly asks budget agency to add it up
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsThe top Democrat on the U.S. House Budget Committee sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Thursday, asking its experts to determine how much the war in …
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For young political candidates, getting elected is about making their voices heard
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsIn the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, Jahmiel Jackson will be facing a number of candidates with decades of experience, including state congressmen Sharif Street (D-3rd) and Chris …
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Waymo is tweaking its self-driving car tech to navigate in heavy snowfall
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsWaymo is fine-tuning its robotaxis after navigating a snowy winter in Philadelphia and other cities. The company released footage of its vehicles driving through slushy streets in six locations Tuesday …
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Philly students are guaranteed water and bathroom breaks under district’s new wellness policy
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia has adopted a new wellness policy that aims to keep students active and limits the ways they can be punished. The district's 115,000 students now …
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Blaze at West Philly rowhome sends nine firefighters to hospital
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsA West Philadelphia rowhome collapsed on members of the Philadelphia Fire Department during a response Monday night, sending nine firefighters to the hospital. Five of the firefighters were treated and …
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As Navy Yard’s first apartments open, planners see a new neighborhood coming to life
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsFor the first time, the Navy Yard in South Philly is an option for apartment hunters looking to find a neighborhood to call home. AVE Navy Yard, a $285 million …