Philadelphia’s mayor’s office is promoting a range of summer programs designed to provide youth with work experience, academic enrichment, and safe, structured activities during the break. The initiatives are part …
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First look inside the revamped Stateside Live! at the Sports Complex
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsAfter nearly two years of planning and construction, Stateside Live! got a perfect, sunny Friday to unveil the $20 million renovation of the entertainment hub at the Sports Complex in …
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Mayor Parker says hospitality leaders back her proposed hotel tax hike. Three major tourism groups say they don’t
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThree tourism groups come out in opposition to Mayor Cherelle Parker‘s revised hotel tax proposal on Friday — two days after she said it had the backing of the hospitality …
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South Jersey carnival canceled after fights broke out on opening night
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsThe final days of the Roebling Carnival in Burlington County were canceled after five attendees, including four teenagers, were arrested for fighting Wednesday. Multiple fights broke out at the carnival …
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Apple Cinemas scraps plans to reopen movie theater at South Philly’s Riverview Plaza
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsApple Cinemas’ renovation of the former movie theater at the Riverview Plaza in South Philly will not move forward due to problems with the condition of the property, a co-owner …
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Caregiver and her family charged in connection to dead body found in a suitcase in Kensington
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsPolice have arrested four people for allegedly killing a man and dumping his body in a suitcase in Kensington. The case involves several family members who worked together to cover …
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Delaware County shooting leads police to charge Philly man for an unsolved Cheltenham homicide
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsA Philadelphia man who recently was convicted of a shooting a man in Delaware County now has been charged in an unsolved Montgomery County homicide. A ballistics investigation linked Jihad …
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City, hospitality leaders reach tentative deal on hotel tax increase, which would generate millions for homeless services
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsCity officials said they reached a tentative agreement with hospitality leaders to amend an increase to the hotel tax in next year’s budget. Mayor Cherelle Parker initially proposed raising the …
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Philly Salvage agrees to pay customers for restoration work it never completed before closing in 2023
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPhiladelphia Salvage has agreed to pay back customers over $20,000 in deposits it accepted for work that was never completed. This agreement is part of the settlement the shuttered restoration …
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New Jersey lawmaker wants to give pet owners $900 in annual tax credits
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsA Republican lawmaker in New Jersey has proposed a bill that would offer dog and cat owners up to $900 per year in tax credits to help cover expenses like …