A Carlisle man allegedly carved his initials into a pair of Civil War monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park in September and will now face charges after a monthslong investigation, …
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Philly school district plans to cut hundreds of positions to reduce $300 million deficit, but no layoffs are coming
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia plans to eliminate hundreds of school-based positions by reassigning staffers to vacant roles as part of an effort to cut $225 million from the budget …
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Philly high school students seek to give classmates tools to spot internet lies
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsNine Kensington Health Science Academy seniors are waging war on misinformation and disinformation in their Philadelphia high school hallways — and they say it’s working. This story was originally published …
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Philly sues gun maker Glock for allegedly marketing illegal switch devices
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsThe city of Philadelphia is suing Austrian gun manufacturer Glock, alleging the company markets pistols equipped with illegal machine gun conversion devices. The civil complaint, filed in the Philadelphia Court …
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Pa. universities, community colleges grapple with challenges before budget committee
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsPennsylvania’s higher education institutions largely got a flat budget under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending plan released last month — but school leaders last week urged state House lawmakers to bump …
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Northeast Philly bridge shutters to begin $10 million rehabilitation project
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsPennDOT has started work on a $10 million project to rehabilitate Frankford Avenue Bridge that will close off sections of the road for the next year. The single-span steel bridge …
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Funeral for fallen Pa. state trooper Timothy O’Connor set for Wednesday
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsCpl. Timothy O'Connor, the Pennsylvania state trooper who was killed during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be memorialized at a funeral service Wednesday morning in Downingtown. The funeral …
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It’s ‘unusually early’ for a tornado watch in the Philly area, but the National Weather Service just issued one
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsUPDATE, 6:18 p.m.: The tornado watch is no longer in effect as of 6 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service, but there could be dangerous winds throughout the …
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Future of Sesame Place in jeopardy amid lawsuit over royalties
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsThe owner of the Sesame Street brand is suing SeaWorld, which oversees its theme parks, over contract disputes that could end their decades-long partnership and threaten the future of Sesame …
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Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot in apparent murder-suicide in Chester County
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsA Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop near Honey Brook, Chester County, on Sunday night, authorities said. Corporal Timothy O'Connor responded to a report of …