SEPTA 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 …
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Transportation
Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsAmtrak is preparing to debut upgraded Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor in late August. The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top …
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Transportation
GOP passes transit plan in Pa. Senate, but it faces Democratic opposition ahead
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsThe Pennsylvania Senate approved a state budget and a transportation plan Tuesday, but the proposal has received pushback from Democrats as it moves to the House of Representatives. The two-year, …
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Transportation
SEPTA to cut service, increase fares after lawmakers fail to reach state funding deal
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsSEPTA is moving forward with its proposed service cuts and fare increase after state lawmakers failed to get additional funds to the transit authority by its self-imposed deadline. On Sunday, …
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Transportation
Trump administration reluctantly resumes Biden-era funding to install EV chargers
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Trump administration has cleared the way for states to resume building electric vehicle charging stations after freezing a $5 billion EV infrastructure initiative earlier this year. New Jersey was …
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Transportation
SEPTA reveals student safety plan with service cuts set to kick in right before first day of school
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsAs drastic SEPTA cuts are scheduled to begin Sunday, officials with the transit agency are implementing new safety plans for students as they brace for schedule backlogs and crowds ahead …
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Transportation
As SEPTA service cuts take effect, city officials urge people to make changes to their commutes
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe impacts of the SEPTA's service cuts took shape Monday – the first weekday with reduced subway and bus service and the first day of classes in the School District …
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Technology
Want to know when you’ll die and how to prolong your life? There are apps for that
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsWondering how long one's life will last is a universal thought. The average life expectancy in the United States is 81.4 years for women and 75.8 years for men, according …
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Technology
A couple that tried to get pregnant for 18 years finally conceived with the help of a new AI procedure
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsAfter 18 years of trying – and 15 rounds of in vitro fertilization – an American couple successfully conceived thanks to artificial intelligence. AI previously has been used to assess …
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Philadelphia Eagles
Five college prospects who could interest the Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsDuring the college football season each year, as long as you're watching the games, we point out five players each week to keep an eye on who make logical sense …