Pedestrians in Philly will have to start sharing the sidewalks with four-wheeled robots after Uber Eats launched a new autonomous delivery program on Tuesday. The carts, made by Avride, stand …
March 2026
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Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsThe Center City District is investing big in its Open Streets initiative with 20 car-free dates scheduled for 2026. The program, which closes off select neighborhood blocks to vehicles, will …
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Family-run Kelly’s Seafood to close after 68 years in business in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsThe owners of Kelly's Seafood said they plan to retire and put the Northeast Philly building up for sale after 68 years in business. Known for its dense menu and …
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Sincere Harris, a top official in the Parker administration, is stepping down
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsSincere Harris is leaving her post as Mayor Cherelle Parker's chief deputy mayor after more than two years on the job. Harris, who also served as Parker's campaign manager, has …
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76ers, Comcast Spectacor pause demolition of Market East buildings, allowing for summer pop-up shops
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsSeveral buildings slated for demolition on East Market Street will be temporarily spared this summer to allow the city to host pop-up shops during the World Cup and celebrations of …
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Pedestrian fatally struck by NJ Transit bus near Independence Mall
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsA 50-year-old man died Sunday night after being struck by a NJ Transit bus in Old City, police said. The man was struck at 5:50 p.m. on Arch Street, near …
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SEPTA revives bus redesign plan with route changes and new schedules
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsSEPTA will begin rolling out its plan to redesign the city's bus routes in August, the transit agency said Wednesday. Formerly known as the Bus Revolution, the New Bus Network …
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Eligible Philadelphia residents can launch shipbuilding careers through new Navy Yard welding program
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsPhiladelphia residents looking to further careers in the skilled trades now have a new pathway to high-wage, full‑time opportunities through the latest Welder B training program in partnership with Hanwha …
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Man connected to 2014 murder of 2 men in Philly added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsA man who police say is connection to the August 2014 torture, kidnapping and murder of two Vietnamese brothers, who were found dead in the Schuylkill River, was added to …
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Montgomery County resolution blocks ICE from using property it owns
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsMontgomery County commissioners adopted a resolution Thursday prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from using county-owned property for detentions and other operations. The Board of Commissioners passed the resolution …