Nearly four decades ago, investigators found a dead baby girl inside a pizzeria dumpster in South Jersey. They never found her killer, or even a name for the newborn. But …
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These Philly groups are accepting food, clothes and gift donations during the holidays
by myphillyconnection 124 viewsMany groups are working to feed, clothe and provide gifts to people in need during the holiday season. Be it a winter coat collection, a food drive or a secret …
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Juvenile charged in Bucks County for October swatting call at Council Rock High School South
by myphillyconnection 147 viewsA juvenile was charged in Bucks County on Friday with making a fake emergency call about a threat at Council Rock High School South in early October, prompting a 34-minute …
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Former Sen. Bob Menendez permanently barred from holding public office
by myphillyconnection 126 viewsA New Jersey judge has ruled that former Sen. Bob Menendez can never hold public office again. The state's attorney general, Matthew Platkin, said Friday that his deputy had obtained …
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After recording its first enrollment gain in a decade, Philadelphia public schools are losing students again
by myphillyconnection 145 viewsMore than 1,050 fewer students are enrolled in Philadelphia's district and alternative schools this year compared with last year, according to recent district data. This story was originally published by …
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African serval cat that escaped Pa. wildlife refuge found struck, killed by car
by myphillyconnection 167 viewsAn African serval cat that escaped from a wildlife refuge in Lehigh County last month was fatally struck by a car Monday night after weeks of efforts to find and …
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William Way LGBT Community Center to stay in its Spruce Street location after securing funding for renovations
by myphillyconnection 140 viewsThe William Way LGBT Community Center will remain in its longtime home on Spruce Street, its board said Tuesday night — just one week after the organization announced that it …
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Ocean City to revote on key measure that could determine fate of the boardwalk’s Wonderland Pier site
by myphillyconnection 156 viewsLeaders in Ocean City will hold a vote Thursday night to determine the next steps in the redevelopment of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk. The outcome …
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What are N.J.’s most urgent policy priorities? Advocates outline 7 in new roadmap for state
by myphillyconnection 156 viewsWith a new governor poised to take the reins in January, a public policy group has issued a roadmap for New Jersey's future, warning that runaway housing costs, public health …
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Ocean City mayor files for personal bankruptcy, citing ‘unexpected hardship’
by myphillyconnection 151 viewsOcean City Mayor Jay Gillian said Wednesday that he has filed for personal bankruptcy, saying his family has been under "serious financial strain" due to various financial obligations, business decisions …