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School District of Philadelphia reaches new contract with its principals union
by myphillyconnection 96 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia and its principals union agreed on a tentative four-year contract late Monday night. The specifics of the deal have not yet been revealed, but the …
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How PennDOT plans to install a 258-foot pedestrian bridge over Columbus Boulevard in one night
by myphillyconnection 120 viewsWhen the South Street Pedestrian Bridge was constructed in the mid-1990s, the brick walkway that crosses Interstate 95 was not built directly onto the Delaware River waterfront. People must go …
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Philly water customers warned of a phishing scheme on a fake payment website
by myphillyconnection 105 viewsPhiladelphia Water Department customers were the target of a phishing scheme aimed at scraping their payment information, the Department of Revenue warned Tuesday. A fake website, myphillywaterbill.com, was designed to …
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Trump administration approves $1 billion loan for restart of nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsThe U.S. Department of Energy approved a $1 billion loan Tuesday that will support plans to restart a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island and use the facility outside Harrisburg …
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Nonprofit leader in Delco charged with misusing opioid settlement funds for sex trafficking
by myphillyconnection 136 viewsThe founder of a nonprofit that serves people recovering from drug addiction was charged Wednesday with using Delaware County opioid settlement funds to bribe his clients in exchange for sexual …
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IBEW Local 98 helps bring back the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show for 2025
by myphillyconnection 197 viewsThe Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village will return for the 2025 holiday season thanks in part to support from IBEW Local 98, which provided a three-person crew to …
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Philly adds protections for workers who are menstruating or going through menopause
by myphillyconnection 84 viewsThe impact of cramps, hot flashes and brain fog on someone's ability to work won't be a fireable offense under a newly approved City Council bill. The legislation, which was …
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New legislation targets rising utility bills and inaccurate water meter readings
by myphillyconnection 129 viewsPhilly residents could get some relief from rising water bills under new legislation that aims to address affordability and incorrect meter readings that can put added costs on consumers. The …
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Sea-level rise is accelerating at Jersey Shore, raising flooding risk, new study warns
by myphillyconnection 115 viewsNew Jersey is likely to see between 2.2 and 3.8 feet of sea-level rise by 2100 if the current level of global carbon emissions continue, but seas could rise by …