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Philly’s 2026 plans include walking tours, block parties and Liberty Bell replicas
by myphillyconnection 61 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 69 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 63 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 …
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Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsA barbershop is turning to its community for help after a Labor Day burglary. LB Cuts owner Lou Bravo said a thief broke into the Port Richmond storefront early Monday …
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Florida attorney general says NJ driver’s licenses held by undocumented immigrants are ‘no good here’
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsA recent fatal crash in Florida has immigrant advocates here in New Jersey nervous that migrants with valid Garden State driver's licenses will be targeted if they drive out of …
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Pa. joins states racing to approve renewable projects before Trump ends tax credits
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsAcross the country, state leaders are racing to fast-track wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits to support clean energy. Colorado is directing state agencies to …
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Judge expands protections to sanctuary policies as Trump administration escalates threats
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsMore cities and states have responded to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's threat to prosecute them over so-called sanctuary policies limiting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement — some …
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After Philly’s hot start to the summer, it’s been one of the coolest Augusts in years
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsSummer in Philadelphia got off to a blazing start, topping 100 degrees once in June and hitting 98 twice in July, but the city is entering Labor Day weekend at …
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Man who saved 9-year-old boy from Northeast Philly plane crash to throw out first pitch for Phillies
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsBefore the Phillies take on the Braves on Friday night, they'll welcome onto the mound a Kensington man whose quick thinking saved a child's life. Caseem Wongus will throw out …