Philly's streetlights are getting an upgrade to keep the city out of the dark. The city has completed a two-year initiative, called the Philly Streetlight Improvement Project, to replace every …
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Transportation
Neighbors call for new traffic pattern at intersection near South Street Bridge after 2 separate bike crashes
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsUPDATE, July 18: On Wednesday, Christopher Young with the city's Streets Department said a temporary direction change will be implemented on the 600 block of LeCount Street by Friday. According …
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Transportation
SEPTA says Regional Rail delays to be resolved by late morning
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsSEPTA commuters experienced major delays Tuesday morning after power issues near 30th Street Station backed up all Regional Rail lines. Just before 7 a.m., an electrical problem impacted the area's …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Finally, Sixers look like they have an identity without Joel Embiid – and a 3-0 record to show for it
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsPHILADELPHIA – For the first time in 2025-26, the Joel Embiid-less Sixers took the floor on Monday night, looking to upend the Orlando Magic without their franchise cornerstone. On the …
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Transportation
New swing bridge along Schuylkill River Trail in South Philly nears completion
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsThe long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge that will connect Grays Ferry Crescent Park to Bartram's Garden is expected to open this winter. Earlier this month, construction crews placed six new …
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Transportation
Traffic in Philly may feel like the worst, but it’s far from it — and getting better
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsIt might be hard for drivers to believe while sitting at a standstill on Interstate 76 during rush hour, but traffic in Philadelphia is actually improving — at least compared …
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Transportation
Sections of Kelly Drive to close at night for road resurfacing in August
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsPennDOT will begin road resurfacing work on Kelly Drive in early August with closures planned at night along two sections of the corridor, officials said. From Monday, Aug. 4, through …
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Transportation
First smokestack from SS United States removed as historic ship is prepared to be sunk later this year
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsOne of the giant smokestacks from the SS United States was removed from the historic ship Monday as plans to build a museum honoring the ocean liner's legacy move forward. …
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Transportation
SEPTA sets deadline for state budget with new transit funding before first round of service cuts
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsSEPTA will give state lawmakers until Aug. 14 to pass a budget addressing its fiscal crisis before moving forward with a 20% reduction in service 10 days later, officials said …
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Transportation
Watch Pa. lawmakers debate SEPTA budget crisis in House Transportation Committee meeting
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsSEPTA is only weeks away from making its first round of service cuts, a dire step that will only be avoided if state lawmakers pass a budget that includes a …