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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Philly anti-violence grant program shows promising results, despite some hiccups, new evaluation shows

The report identified challenges that made it hard for some groups to complete their work — but city leaders promise to fix those problems before the next round of grants.

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As climate change is making extreme heat events more common, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed critters are "splooting" to cope.

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How Philly is responding to the Moms for Liberty conference

The local chapter is enthusiastically participating. Mayor Kenney and other elected officials spoke out against the group’s values.

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In one of Montco’s wealthiest areas, food pantries are seeing increasing food insecurity in the wake of SNAP benefit cuts

Food insecurity was the fifth most pressing need facing Lower Merion Township residents, according to the township’s 2022 community need assessment.

3 years ago

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‘Replace fossil fuels’: Climate activists target PECO’s next power purchase plan

Every four years, PECO makes a plan to buy electricity for its customers. Climate activists want the utility to do something different the next time around.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden
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James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers, AP source says

According to AP's anonymous source, Harden informed the 76ers of his choice Thursday ahead of the midnight deadline to pick up the option.

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Philly airport workers push for $15 minimum wage nationwide

It’s been about two years since Philadelphia City Council voted to mandate prevailing wages at the Philadelphia International Airport.

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Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

For decades after her brother's assassination in 1968, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote King's legacy.

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Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say

The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.

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What are the odds? A Yankees pitcher throws a prized rarity: the perfect game

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game Wednesday, just the fourth in team history and 24th overall in Major League Baseball history.

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Can you set off fireworks in Philadelphia? What to know about the rules and regs in advance of July 4

Both state and local regulations have changed in recent years, and the rules can be confusing. Here’s what to know.

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Pop-up cocktail garden in Philadelphia shut down by city due to violations

A pop-up cocktail garden has been shut down by the city of Philadelphia just one month after it opened.

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Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights

Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped in and won all-around gold.

3 years ago

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‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music

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