Hundreds of people opposing the School District of Philadelphia's plan to close schools around the city gathered outside its headquarters on North Broad Street on Thursday ahead of a presentation …
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In fight to prevent reefing of SS United States, environmentalists warn ship is coated in hazardous chemicals
by myphillyconnection 80 viewsPlans to turn the SS United States into the world's largest artificial reef have been fought by preservation groups ever since the ocean liner — long docked in Philadelphia — …
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Voters to weigh in on longstanding rule requiring Philly elected officials to resign before running for a new office
by myphillyconnection 81 viewsPhiladelphia elected officials could be allowed to keep their existing jobs if they decide to run for state or federal office under legislation that was approved by City Council on …
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SEPTA to use AI-powered cameras to ticket cars that block trolley lanes
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsSEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority are rolling out AI-powered cameras to penalize drivers who illegally park in trolley lanes, deploying technology that already is used on city buses. The …
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Amtrak worker dies after being struck by train on Lancaster County tracks
by myphillyconnection 109 viewsAn Amtrak employee was struck and killed by a train while working with a crew on tracks in Lancaster County on Monday morning. Jeremy Charles, 39, died at the scene …
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As Philadelphia digs out of its second major snowstorm this winter, meteorologists at the National Weather Service are working to determine whether the region experienced its first blizzard since 2016. …
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‘We have not forgotten you.’ As snowstorm cleanup continues, Philly officials stress ‘patience’
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsThe Philadelphia region has been slammed with another massive snowfall, just days after most of the snow from the last big storm finally had melted. Cleanup efforts remain ongoing after …
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Could Philly City Council members be allowed to run for state or federal office without resigning?
by myphillyconnection 95 viewsCity employees who run for state or federal offices would be able to keep their jobs while campaigning under a proposal that will come up for a vote in City …
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Philly still needs to clear many roads of snow, but SEPTA and NJ Transit have restored most service
by myphillyconnection 98 viewsRoad crews are still working to clear snow from Philadelphia's streets, sidewalks and transit stations following the snowstorm, but several city operations have resumed. As of Tuesday morning, Philadelphia's snow …
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As January’s snow melts, bizarre inverse footprints are dotting the landscape
by myphillyconnection 100 viewsFor weeks, the wintry aftermath of snowstorms in late January left much of the Northeast blanketed with snow and ice as temperatures steadily held below freezing. The snowpack is only …