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 16 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 13 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 13 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 17 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 14 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 17 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 …