A Pennsylvania plastics manufacturer will pay $2.6 million for allegedly violating the federal Clean Water Act and will ensure that no more of its plastic pellets leak into waterways, under …
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Philadelphia U.S. Attorney nominee’s confirmation delayed by Democratic senator
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsPresident Donald Trump's choice for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of 10 federal prosecutor nominees whose confirmations were delayed Wednesday when a senior Democratic lawmaker …
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Philadelphia expands successful dropout prevention program to four more schools
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsA Philadelphia program focused on addressing the city's student dropout crisis is expanding into four new district schools this year. This article originally appeared on Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization …
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SEPTA will increase fares Sept. 14 and seek PennDOT funds to cover full service for two years
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsSEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on Sept. 14 and will aim to restore full service across the transit system by the same date as part of …
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SEPTA must reverse major service cuts but can keep fare hikes, judge rules
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsLess than two weeks after SEPTA began implementing its new plan for fiscal solvency, a judge said Thursday the transit agency must immediately reverse major service cuts. However, the ruling …
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New system targets form of deed fraud involving forgeries of deceased owners
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsTo stop a form of deed fraud, Philadelphia has rolled out new technology that will verify if the signatory was alive at the time of the transfer of ownership. Mayor …
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As Trump pushes LNG exports, opposition to a $7 billion terminal project on Delco waterfront intensifies
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsCHESTER, Pa.–In this small Delaware County city, trash is a problem. A thick white cloud rising from Reworld's Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility, the largest trash incinerator in the country …
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Philly’s 2026 plans include walking tours, block parties and Liberty Bell replicas
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsMayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials announced plans to invest in neighborhoods around the city ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration — including installing Liberty Bell replicas at 20 …
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With Philly water rate hikes kicking in, average customers can expect to pay nearly $100 more per year
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsA Philadelphia Water Department rate hike went into effect Monday and typical customers should expect to pay nearly $100 more a year with their average monthly bill increasing by 9.4%. …
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SEPTA to refund bus riders who were overcharged on Monday
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsSEPTA pledged to refund riders who accidentally were charged extra Monday despite a court-ordered pause on the transit authority's fare increase. A 20% fare increase that increased transit trips from …