The School District of Philadelphia’s North Broad Street headquarters has been formally dedicated to the late superintendent Constance E. Clayton, who is considered one of the most popular educational leaders …
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The Philly airport is preparing for an influx of travelers this summer. Here’s how many it expects
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsPhiladelphia International Airport is expected to be particularly busy this summer due the city hosting the World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration …
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Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a smaller version of the grocery store, to open on South Street
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsWhole Foods Market Daily Shop, the smaller version of the grocery store that was introduced in New York two years ago, has signed a lease for a storefront on South …
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Jay Gillian wins fifth term as Ocean City mayor in election that centered on Wonderland Pier site
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsJay Gillian will return for a fifth term as Ocean City mayor after winning Tuesday’s election. Gillian received 1,981 votes to defeat City Council members Keith Hartzell with 1,642 votes …
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Man allegedly stole $9,550 in Pokémon cards at Montgomery County hobby shop
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsState police released images of a man who allegedly stole $9,550 worth of rare Pokémon cards from a store in Montgomery County. MORE: PPA to ban non-residents from parking near …
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Amazon customers in Philly now can get groceries delivered within 30 minutes
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsAmazon customers in Philadelphia can get groceries and household goods within 30 minutes through a new delivery service the retail giant rolled out Tuesday in four cities. The service, Amazon …
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Possible strike looms over Hersheypark’s opening for daily operations this month
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsUnion maintenance workers and other skilled employees at Hersheypark are voting this week on whether to strike ahead of the start of the amusement park's summer season on May 21. …
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City launches flood monitoring program for vulnerable neighborhoods
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsWhen Tropical Storm Isaias swept the region in 2020, millions of dollars in damages were reported in some of Philadelphia’s lowest-lying neighborhoods. Now, those same residents have been equipped with …
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Historic Union Pacific steam train to visit Philly for Fourth of July
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsUnion Pacific Railroad's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will make a stop in South Philly on the Fourth of July to mark the nation's 250th …
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Man arrested for Pottstown stabbing within minutes of reward being posted
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsA man wanted in the fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old Pottstown man was arrested within minutes of police posting a reward for information leading to his apprehension. Ryan Grace, 37, …