SEPTA will begin testing solar-powered devices that give riders real-time travel information at bus stops and trolley stations. "It's going to look like a large iPad, but it's got a …
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City starts cleanup of illegal dumping site at Pennypack Park in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsA section of Pennypack Park in Northeast Philly that has been used as an illegal dumpsite for years is being cleaned up in a public-private partnership to prevent future waste …
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The city wants to turn your block party into a celebration of America’s 250th birthday
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsTo help Philadelphia residents celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, the city plans to supply 250 block parties with semiquincentennial-themed hats and shirts, plus a range of other supplies including water …
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Pa. lawmakers pass bill giving Philly bars option to stay open until 4 a.m. during World Cup
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsWhen the World Cup gets underway in June, bar owners in Philadelphia are poised to be able to keep their doors open and serve alcohol until 4 a.m. for the …
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Pa. lawmakers advance bill to give state additional oversight of water use at new data centers
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsPennsylvania lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would require data center developers to submit reports on expected water use to the state before beginning operation. It’s one of several efforts …
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Kermit Gosnell, the West Philly abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies at 85
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsKermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor who was convicted of conducting illegal abortions and killing three babies, died earlier this month while serving his prison sentence. He was 85. Gosnell …
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New shuttle to make trips to Jersey Shore wineries, breweries this summer
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsThere's a new way to hop between Jersey Shore drinking destinations between Wildwood and Cape May this summer. Coastal Cruiser, a new weekend shuttle service operated by Metropolis Passenger Logistics, …
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For fifth straight year, women-owned businesses in Manayunk team up to collect donations of period products
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsFor a fifth straight March, shops around Manayunk are displaying small, pink crates to collect donations of menstrual and maternal care products — from tampons and pads to diapers and …
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SEPTA fully reopens Ardmore Station after six years of renovations
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsSEPTA fully reopened its Ardmore Station Monday morning, concluding a six-year renovation project that added a new parking lot, waiting area, restrooms and several accessibility upgrades. The $59 million project …
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ICE agents expected to be deployed at Philly airport amid TSA staff shortages
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsThe Trump administration plans to deploy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at airports around the country Monday, more than five weeks into a partial government shutdown that has led …