SEPTA's largest union authorized a strike Sunday, presenting the possibility of a shutdown of the city's buses, subways and trolleys on top of the ongoing Regional Rail disruptions. The vote …
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Billboard along I-95 in Bucks County calls for release of Epstein files
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsA billboard calling for the release of records relating to the federal investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein went up Monday along I-95 in Bucks County. MORE: Pa. crash deaths …
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U.S. Mint in Philly makes last penny after more than 230 years of production
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsIt's official: Philadelphia no longer makes cents. The U.S. Mint in Old City produced the final circulating penny Wednesday afternoon during a ceremonial minting attended by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach. …
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Brother of man who died at Pa. ICE detention center sues U.S. government
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsA lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security by the brother of Chaofeng Ge, a 32-year-old Chinese immigrant who died …
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Mom charged with stealing $61K from Philly schools meant for her kids’ care
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsA mom faces criminal charges for allegedly conning the School District of Philadelphia out of over $61,000. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office says Laurel Schullere had two children enrolled in …
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North Wildwood sues N.J. over scrapped $54 million beach replenishment project
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsNorth Wildwood is suing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection over the suspension of a $54 million plan that would have replenished sand on its eroded beaches. The lawsuit, …
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City Council’s bill to charge 10 cents for paper bags to become law despite lack of support from mayor
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsPhiladelphia's proposed 10 cent fee on paper bags will become law despite a lack of support from Mayor Cherelle Parker. The extra cost per bag would be implemented at retail …
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Great white shark tracked off Jersey Shore is among largest known males
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsA 1,653-pound great white shark was tracked off the Atlantic City coast Tuesday by a research organization that says the sighting offers "another clue" into the species' migration habits. Contender, …
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Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall near home in Western Pa.
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsSen. John Fetterman was hospitalized Thursday after he became lightheaded and fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock, his spokesperson said. Fetterman, 56, was taken to a …
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Parker says Market East plan is open to input. Residents, scarred by Sixers arena fight, aren’t buying it.
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsMayor Cherelle Parker unveiled her vision to reverse the decadeslong decline of East Market Street on Friday, promising a process that will restore the corridor as Philadelphia's economic and cultural …