The family of a man who died in a Philadelphia jail of complications from diabetes has been awarded more than $1.5 million in damages by a jury. Louis Jung Jr., …
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Bus driver drove 54 elementary school students while intoxicated at four times standard legal limit, police say
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsA Boyertown Elementary School bus driver was charged with a DUI and endangering the welfare of children after erratically driving a bus of 54 students last month, the Montgomery County …
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Vince’s Pizzeria to close Fishtown shop on Frankford Avenue
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsVince's Pizzeria in Fishtown, at 965 Frankford Ave., will close on March 20 after five years in the neighborhood. The family-owned business has locations in Northeast Philly and Newtown, Bucks …
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N.J. Turnpike Authority testing a sticker alternative to E-ZPass transponders
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe New Jersey Turnpike Authority is testing an alternative to the E-ZPass transponder, experimenting with a windshield sticker that's embedded with an RFID chip that toll stations can scan. The …
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SEPTA gets $5.5 million in federal funding to enhance World Cup service
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsWith the World Cup fast-approaching, SEPTA is finalizing service plans for the six matches scheduled at Lincoln Financial Field and the FIFA FanFest that will take over Lemon Hill in …
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Pa. Democrats push for universal pre-K, saying it would create economic mobility for many families
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsLess than half of Pennsylvania’s 3- and 4-year-olds participate in high-quality, publicly funded pre-K, according to Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. An estimated 84,000 children are left out, and Black children …
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Metropolitan Bakery to close Rittenhouse location this month after over 32 years in business
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsMetropolitan Bakery will close its Rittenhouse location at 262 S. 19th St. on Sunday, March 15, after over 32 years in business. Owners Wendy Smith Born and James Barrett announced …
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Benito, a raccoon rescued by South Philly neighbors during cold spell, is on the mend at a busy wildlife center
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsA raccoon named Benito that was rescued by neighbors in South Philly is on the road to recovery at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County after braving the elements …
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Three people died Sunday night in an Ocean County car crash that is currently under investigation. Police responded around 11:50 p.m. to a head-on collision in Plumsted Township. According to …
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Numerous people with Philly ties appear in the Epstein files. Here are the ones facing fallout
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsThe fallout from the so-called Epstein files has touched law firms, universities, corporations and numerous foreign governments. Dozens of powerful people have been implicated in the convicted sex offender Jeffrey …