Supporters of Lucy the Elephant, the 64-foot-tall historical landmark in Margate that's older than the Statue of Liberty, said they have received enough funding through state and federal grants and …
March 2026
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Philly News
As Philly airport closes more security checkpoints, officials urge travelers to budget an extra half hour
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsTwo more security checkpoints will temporarily close Wednesday at Philadelphia International Airport, creating potential bottlenecks at the remaining screening hubs. MORE: Future of Sesame Place in jeopardy amid lawsuit over …
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Philly News
As Americans pay more at the pump, how do gas prices in Pa. and N.J. compare with the rest of the U.S.?
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsDrivers in Pennsylvania and across the nation are paying more at the pump as crude oil prices surge. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. …
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Philly News
Lawsuit filed by landlords that halted vote on bills to boost tenant protections was in ‘bad faith,’ council member says
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsCouncilmember Nicolas O'Rourke said a lawsuit filed by two landlords that halted a planned vote on a bills package that boosts tenant protections a "bad faith attempt to delay and …
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Philly News
Construction on Market Street bridges to close lanes near 30th Street Station
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsDrivers can expect even more congestion than usual around 30th Street Station with construction on Market Street bridges beginning next week. From Wednesday, March 25, to Monday, June 1, 30th …
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Philly News
$5,000 reward offered in Darby crossing guard assault case
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsDarby Borough police are searching for a man who punched a crossing guard in the face outside of Walnut Elementary School on Monday. State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is offering …
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The death of a woman whose body was found in a Telford apartment early Sunday morning has been ruled a homicide. The woman, identified by police as Maria Popol, had …
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Philly News
Temple joins plan for transit-oriented district near Amtrak’s North Philly station
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsTemple University plans to partner with a pair of developers on a long-term plan to revitalize the former industrial area surrounding Amtrak's North Philadelphia station. The proposed North Station District …
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Transportation
SEPTA completes trolley tunnel repairs, targets mid-January reopening
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsSEPTA 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 …
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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 …