The fireball that crossed the skies on the East Coast on Tuesday afternoon was caused by a meteor, NASA says. The celestial event took place at 2:34 p.m., with the …
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Cyclists are bringing concrete curbs and traffic cones to Center City to advocate for protected bike lanes
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsThere's nothing but a painted line separating bikers from vehicles in the lanes along Spruce and Pine streets. But on Saturday, a temporary barrier will be popping up. MORE: Philly's …
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“The Bouquet of Poems — A Blossoming Gift for Mother’s Day”
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsTHE BOUQUET OF POEMS The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: A “Bouquet” That Blossoms in Words Every year, Mother’s Day invites us to express our gratitude to the woman who nurtured, …
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Community College of Philadelphia has failed to keep promises made to avert a strike last year, union says
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsOne year ago, the Community College of Philadelphia reached new contracts with its unionized professors and staffers, averting a strike by mere hours. But the union now claims the school …
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Lower Merion activates township’s first automated red light cameras
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsMotorists in Lower Merion Township will need to be aware of new red light cameras at the busy intersection of Remington Road and Lancaster Avenue moving forward. The cameras are …
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Ex-Cooper Hospital worker charged with stealing medical supplies valued at $2.5 million
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsA former surgical technician allegedly stole and sold $2.5 million worth of medical supplies from Cooper University Hospital in Camden, prosecutors said. Surveillance footage shows Marci Staub, 44, of Galloway, …
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Philly’s street-sweeping program returns with parking restrictions in 14 neighborhoods
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsPhiladelphia's annual street-sweeping program resumed Monday, targeting 14 neighborhoods for deep cleaning over the next seven months. The sanitation program, which runs from April 6 to Oct. 29, sends crews …
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The Netherlands’ king and queen to tour Philly ahead of White House visit
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsThe king and queen of the Netherlands will pay a visit to Philadelphia on Monday, making stops at Independence Hall and a Kensington high school. It's part of a three-day …
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Parents face charges after child is injured by wolf at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsParents face charges of endangering the welfare of a child after their 17-month-old suffered minor injuries near a wolf enclosure at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica. Carrie B. Sortor, 43, and Stephen J.B. …
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Nick Castellanos sells South Jersey mansion, once owned by Ben Simmons, for $4.89 million
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsFormer Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has sold his Moorestown home — which he bought from ex-Sixers star Ben Simmons in 2022 — for $4.89 million. The six-bedroom property at 9 …