In the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, Jahmiel Jackson will be facing a number of candidates with decades of experience, including state congressmen Sharif Street (D-3rd) and Chris …
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Waymo is tweaking its self-driving car tech to navigate in heavy snowfall
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsWaymo is fine-tuning its robotaxis after navigating a snowy winter in Philadelphia and other cities. The company released footage of its vehicles driving through slushy streets in six locations Tuesday …
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Philly students are guaranteed water and bathroom breaks under district’s new wellness policy
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia has adopted a new wellness policy that aims to keep students active and limits the ways they can be punished. The district's 115,000 students now …
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Blaze at West Philly rowhome sends nine firefighters to hospital
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsA West Philadelphia rowhome collapsed on members of the Philadelphia Fire Department during a response Monday night, sending nine firefighters to the hospital. Five of the firefighters were treated and …
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As Navy Yard’s first apartments open, planners see a new neighborhood coming to life
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsFor the first time, the Navy Yard in South Philly is an option for apartment hunters looking to find a neighborhood to call home. AVE Navy Yard, a $285 million …
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Jury awards $1.5 million to family of man who died of diabetes complications in Philly jail
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsThe family of a man who died in a Philadelphia jail of complications from diabetes has been awarded more than $1.5 million in damages by a jury. Louis Jung Jr., …
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Bus driver drove 54 elementary school students while intoxicated at four times standard legal limit, police say
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsA Boyertown Elementary School bus driver was charged with a DUI and endangering the welfare of children after erratically driving a bus of 54 students last month, the Montgomery County …
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Vince’s Pizzeria to close Fishtown shop on Frankford Avenue
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsVince's Pizzeria in Fishtown, at 965 Frankford Ave., will close on March 20 after five years in the neighborhood. The family-owned business has locations in Northeast Philly and Newtown, Bucks …
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N.J. Turnpike Authority testing a sticker alternative to E-ZPass transponders
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsThe New Jersey Turnpike Authority is testing an alternative to the E-ZPass transponder, experimenting with a windshield sticker that's embedded with an RFID chip that toll stations can scan. The …
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SEPTA gets $5.5 million in federal funding to enhance World Cup service
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsWith the World Cup fast-approaching, SEPTA is finalizing service plans for the six matches scheduled at Lincoln Financial Field and the FIFA FanFest that will take over Lemon Hill in …