SEPTA says it will soon reopen its Center City trolley tunnel, which has been closed since November for overhead wire repairs. The transit authority completed the necessary work Friday, officials …
March 17, 2026
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Transportation
Girard Point Bridge to get $261 million in repairs over the next five years
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsPennDOT begins work in the coming weeks on a multiyear project to repair the Girard Point Bridge that carries Interstate 95 over the Schuylkill River about four miles north of …
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Transportation
Columbus Boulevard ramp to I-95 to close Thursday due to capping project
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsThe Columbus Boulevard ramp to Interstate 95 near Penn's Landing will close Thursday due to construction work on the I-95 capping project. The ramp, which also provides access to Interstate …
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Transportation
SEPTA, transport workers union reach new contract to avoid strike
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsSEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 came to a tentative agreement Monday on a two-year contract that averts a strike by the authority's largest bargaining unit. The deal …
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Transportation
SEPTA receives MARC cars to ease Regional Rail disruptions, but a supply shortage is delaying Silverliner repairs
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsSEPTA is getting 10 train cars Friday from the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail to bolster its Regional Rail service, which has been disrupted by ongoing repairs to its Silverliner …
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Transportation
Waymo moves closer to rolling out its self-driving cars in Philly
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsWaymo is moving forward with plans to roll out service in Philadelphia after road-testing its robotaxis in the city over the summer. Philly is one of 20 new cities — …
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Transportation
Portions of I-76 West near 30th Street to have overnight closures for six months
by myphillyconnection 0 viewsWestbound lanes on the Schuylkill Expressway between 30th Street and I-676 interchanges will be closed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Sunday until June 1 while construction crews repair …
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Health & Fitness
Grays Ferry residents advised to stay indoors after trash fire creates air quality issues
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsA large trash fire at the Philadelphia Transfer Station in Grays Ferry on Thursday night prompted city health officials to warn nearby residents to remain indoors until until city officials …
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Health & Fitness
Vast majority of baby food products are ultra-processed, study finds
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsMore than 70% of baby food products sold in U.S. grocery stores are ultra-processed, with additives being the most common ingredient, a new study found. Ultra-processed foods contain one or …
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Health & Fitness
Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety, new study shows
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsDepression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they're not always an option. Barriers include …