Temple Health and the unions that represent represent nurses, technicians other health care professionals agreed to a new contract that includes pay raises and additional security at the system's hospitals. …
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Nor’easter interrupts service on NJ Transit lines at the shore
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsRain, wind and the potential for more flooding from the nor'easter moving through the region has caused disruptions for NJ Transit on Monday. Many trains and buses in New Jersey's …
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At 30th Street Station, deep cleaning is the ‘true artisan work’ of a $550 million renovation
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsFor much of the past year, scaffolds have lined 30th Street Station's two main entrances as the Amtrak hub in University City undergoes a $550 million restoration project. Most of …
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Trump’s EPA raises water quality standard in Delaware River in a surprise move
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsThe federal government is raising the required oxygen level in an urban stretch of the Delaware River near Philadelphia to improve conditions for fish and humans, but the move faces …
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Math scores up, reading scores lagging in Philly school district, preliminary data shows
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsPhiladelphia students' math scores have improved over the past three years and student attendance is on the rise, according to preliminary student performance data for last school year shared at …
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Nor’easter likely to bring coastal flooding, strong winds to Jersey Shore this weekend
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsA nor'easter moving up the East Coast could cause serious flooding and produce damaging winds at the Jersey Shore while making for a wet holiday weekend throughout the rest of …
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Penn project seeks to get to know the wildlife that ‘shares our cities with us’
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsIn her new project capturing motion-sensor photos of urban wildlife, ecologist and professor Julie Ellis said one of her favorite images is of a mother raccoon facing her three offspring, …
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Navy’s parade of ships on the Delaware River brings people from throughout U.S. to celebrate its 250th anniversary
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsThe Navy's weeklong 250th anniversary celebration kicked off Thursday with a procession of ships on the Delaware River and aircraft flyovers. Four Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters and four …
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Lawsuit accuses SEPTA of illegally increasing fares in September
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsSEPTA was hit Wednesday with a class-action lawsuit that claims the transit authority unlawfully implemented its 21.5% fare increase last month. It was filed by George Bochetto, the attorney behind …
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Philly wants people with disabilities to enjoy 2026 celebrations, but critics say work must be done to ensure access
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsAs Philadelphia moves forward with plans for its busy 2026, advocates for people with disabilities are questioning whether the city will do enough to make the events accessible. Vicki Landers, …