Voters hit the polls Tuesday for Pennsylvania’s primary election, which sets the stage for the races in November that impact the composition of the state legislature in Harrisburg and the …
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Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 3rd Congressional District in Philly, scoring victory for progressives
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsState Rep. Chris Rabb is the projected winner of the closely watched Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, notching a major victory for progressives in one of the nation's …
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Two construction workers killed in tractor-trailer crash in Chester County
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsState police are investigating a highway collision that left two construction workers dead and two more people injured. The crash occurred Monday night on U.S. Route 30 in Valley Township, …
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New protections for bicyclists added to 13th Street in Center City
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsNew bicycle safety protections have been added to the bike lane on one of Center City’s busiest roads. Delineator posts have been installed on 13th Street between Locust and Wood …
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FIFA Fan Festival will prompt these weekslong road closures in Fairmount
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsMultiple roads near Lemon Hill soon will be shuttered in preparation for the World Cup. The travel restrictions are designed to ease pedestrian flow around the park, which is hosting …
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Gas prices are rising, but not enough to reduce Memorial Day weekend traffic
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsGas prices are continuing to climb, but plenty of people still plan to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. The worst traffic is expected from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday …
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GOP megadonor offers private school scholarships to students at Philly’s shuttering public schools
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsAs the School District of Philadelphia prepares to close 17 schools starting next year, Pennsylvania’s richest man has pledged to fund private school scholarships for hundreds of students who are …
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry to increase fares for transporting vehicles in June
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsThe Cape May-Lewes Ferry that carries passengers across the Delaware Bay is increasing some fares in June, but another change will allow kids to ride for free during an extended …
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s comeback will include co-branded stores in King of Prussia, Cherry Hill
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsThree years after declaring bankruptcy and shuttering all of its stores, Bed Bath & Beyond is returning with 98 locations in the United States that will be co-branded with the …
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SEPTA unveils transit plan for World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsSEPTA will increase service on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines for World Cup matches, and also boost service on two bus routes that stop near Lemon Hill, the site …