A 17-year-old boy is in custody following the shooting of his 3-year-old nephew in South Philly this week. Police were called at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 2100 block …
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Penn community says proposed changes to guidelines on campus demonstrations infringe on free speech
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsThe University of Pennsylvania's community has asked the school to reconsider proposed changes to its open expression guidelines, which dictate how protests and other forms of assembly are held on …
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As Philly gets ready for the World Cup in June, the city now has a miniature soccer pitch with lawn games outside City Hall. The 7,000-square-foot field was unveiled Friday …
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Haverford College students urge school to consider removing Howard Lutnick’s name from its library
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsThe Haverford College student body is urging the Delaware County school to consider removing Howard Lutnick's name from its library due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. On Sunday, the …
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Korean grocer H Mart acquires shopping center in Lansdale
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsKorean grocery store chain H Mart has acquired a shopping center in Lansdale with potential plans to open a new location in Montgomery County. The Hillcrest Shopping Center at 616-640 …
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Delaware River Bridge replacement project gets $600 million in federal funding
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsThe long-range plan to replace the Delaware River Bridge, which connects the Pennsylvania and New Jersey turnpikes along Interstate 95, will get $600 million in federal funding, lawmakers said. The …
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Uber program that gives free rides to seniors expands to Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsSeniors in West and Northeast Philadelphia can now benefit from free Uber rides. The rideshare company announced Monday that it is partnering with Northeast Philly-based nonprofit KleinLife to replicate a …
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Gas prices surpass $4 per gallon average in Philly metro area
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsPhiladelphia pumps are now charging drivers an average $4.029 per gallon of gasoline. That's roughly the same as the national average, which has not crossed the $4 threshold since the …
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Parkside council president charged with theft for allegedly using public funds to gas up his vehicles
by myphillyconnection 71 viewsParkside's council president is facing criminal charges for allegedly using government funds to gas up his personal cars. Dominic Capobianco, 63, has been on council since 2013 and served as …
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N.J. among states cracking down on use of personal data to set grocery prices
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsOne online grocery shopper got charged $3.99 for a box of Wheat Thins, while another — buying from the same store at the same time — got charged $4.89. A …