The Norristown police officer who allegedly struck a naked man with his car has been charged with aggravated assault and related offenses, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. Sgt. …
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Bald eagle laid two eggs at Lancaster County farm, and a livestream is set up to watch them hatch
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsA pair of bald eagles nesting at a farm in Lancaster County will have two eggs to tend to in the coming weeks as their offspring get ready to hatch …
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Taylor Chip closes its two Philly cookie shops due to financial strains
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsTaylor Chip has closed its Philadelphia locations barely a year after their opening, citing insurmountable expenses. The Lancaster-based cookie chain, known for its dense and chewy treats, expanded into the …
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Philly to put up ‘No Stopping’ signs along bike lanes citywide after receiving $1 million from PennDOT
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsPhiladelphia has been awarded $1 million from PennDOT to install new street signs warning drivers not to illegally stop in bike lanes. The current signs, which only instruct drivers not …
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Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for Pa. to legalize marijuana, but advocates say it’s a long shot in 2026
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsIn his annual budget proposal Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro once again urged the state legislature to send him a bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. "Everyone knows we …
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City taps into work program to pay over 200 people to assist in snow removal
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsAs Philadelphia continues to grapple with the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the city is tapping into the Same Day Work and Pay program to bring in paid workers to …
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Philadelphia police search for man linked to fatal shootings of 2 tow truck drivers
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsPhiladelphia police are offering a $20,000 reward to anyone who provides information that assists in locating a man who's allegedly linked to two separate fatal shootings involving tow truck drivers. …
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Norristown police officer put on leave after striking naked man with vehicle
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsThe Norristown police officer who struck a naked man with his vehicle Wednesday morning has been placed on administrative leave while authorities investigate the incident, which was captured on video. …
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Minute Maid is discontinuing its frozen juices. For this writer, there’s no love lost
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsAs a child of the 1980s, I have somewhat mixed emotions about the retirement of Minute Maid frozen orange juice. I remember my mom stocking our top shelf freezer – …
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Exemption to overnight curfew would allow gyms and fitness centers to open before 6 a.m.
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsA business curfew law that went into effect last year could add an exception for gyms and fitness centers in certain Philly neighborhoods. The curfew, which was approved in June, …