Soccer fans attending the six FIFA World Cup games in Philadelphia can ride SEPTA home for free — a striking contrast from the pricy transportation costs fans are facing in …
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PA Turnpike is testing a system that will warn drivers of slow traffic
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsThe Pennsylvania Turnpike will begin a pilot program this week designed to alert drivers to upcoming traffic jams. Transportation officials say the system identifies slowed or stopped traffic patterns in …
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New York museum acquires rare Philly railcar from 1960s ‘Almond Joys’ fleet
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsA group of transit enthusiasts in upstate New York acquired a 66-year-old Market-Frankford Line car, which they say stands as a "time capsule" to Philadelphia in the 1990s and represents …
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Mayor Parker doubles down on rideshare fee, as Uber claims it’s a ‘double tax’
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsUber and Mayor Cherelle Parker exchanged barbs over her proposal to add a $1 tax to all rideshare transactions in Philadelphia, with the tech company launching an ad campaign and …
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Unlike other transit systems in World Cup host cities, SEPTA won’t raise fares for matches
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsUnlike transit systems in some other Word Cup host cities, SEPTA will not raise prices for riders going to matches in Philadelphia. Most of the SEPTA’s incurred costs will be …
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Waymo’s self-driving vehicles may help Philly fill its many potholes
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsWhen Waymo's self-driving vehicles eventually hit Philly's streets, they'll be watching for more than other cars and pedestrians. They'll also be monitoring the city's seemingly endless amount of potholes. The …
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Speed cameras activated on stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsSpeed cameras have been activated on a portion of U.S. Route 13 in Northeast Philly, adding to a growing network of roads where the city is using automated enforcement to …
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Cyclists are bringing concrete curbs and traffic cones to Center City to advocate for protected bike lanes
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsThere's nothing but a painted line separating bikers from vehicles in the lanes along Spruce and Pine streets. But on Saturday, a temporary barrier will be popping up. MORE: Philly's …
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Lower Merion activates township’s first automated red light cameras
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsMotorists in Lower Merion Township will need to be aware of new red light cameras at the busy intersection of Remington Road and Lancaster Avenue moving forward. The cameras are …
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Looking back at 2025: Philly said bon voyage to the SS United States
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsA longtime Philadelphia resident left the city for good in 2025. After months of delays due to weather conditions, the SS United States sailed away from its home on the …