Gas prices are continuing to climb, but plenty of people still plan to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. The worst traffic is expected from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday …
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GOP megadonor offers private school scholarships to students at Philly’s shuttering public schools
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsAs the School District of Philadelphia prepares to close 17 schools starting next year, Pennsylvania’s richest man has pledged to fund private school scholarships for hundreds of students who are …
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry to increase fares for transporting vehicles in June
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsThe Cape May-Lewes Ferry that carries passengers across the Delaware Bay is increasing some fares in June, but another change will allow kids to ride for free during an extended …
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s comeback will include co-branded stores in King of Prussia, Cherry Hill
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThree years after declaring bankruptcy and shuttering all of its stores, Bed Bath & Beyond is returning with 98 locations in the United States that will be co-branded with the …
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SEPTA unveils transit plan for World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsSEPTA will increase service on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines for World Cup matches, and also boost service on two bus routes that stop near Lemon Hill, the site …
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Hersheypark ‘optimistic’ to avoid strike amid negotiations with union
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsHersheypark will open daily operations as planned on May 21 as the amusement park continues contract negotiations with union workers in an effort to avoid a strike. Park officials say …
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Why these two congressional districts outside Philly could be key to Democrats flipping the House
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsTwo congressional districts just outside Philadelphia could be critical in the Democrats’ attempt to win back control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms in November. Pennsylvania’s 1st and …
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Philadelphia is a diverse and multilingual city, and the opportunities to pick up another language and engage with those who speak it are everywhere. Language-learning apps, classes, and tutors can …
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New Jersey State Police detective found guilty in fatal motorcycle chase in Burlington County
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsA New Jersey State Police detective was convicted Thursday for his role in a deadly high-speed chase in Burlington County three years ago. Mark Campagna, 47, of May’s Landing, was …
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This Philly falconer spent years hunting with birds of prey. Now, she’s training a baby owl to do meet-and-greets
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsIt’s not a Muppet, a Furby or one of Steven Spielberg’s mischievous gremlins. The fuzzy creature dwelling at Courtney Douds’ home in West Philly is a Eurasian eagle owl chick …