A four year project to repair and improve the Market Street Bridge, which connects Center City and University City, will require periodic closures of the span starting this month, and …
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New SEPTA Regional Rail schedules take effect to improve service reliability
by myphillyconnection 248 viewsNew Regional Rail schedules took effect on Sunday in an effort to improve service reliability, SEPTA said in a release. The changes include "regular adjustments" as well as updates on …
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SEPTA adds designated areas to park strollers on six bus routes
by myphillyconnection 209 viewsSEPTA is adding designated stroller areas to some of its buses in an effort to make travel easier for families. By the end of April, stroller spots will be added …
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Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
by myphillyconnection 186 viewsAt this time last year, Vision Zero advocates weren't thrilled with Mayor Cherelle Parker. While she made a long-term commitment to the traffic safety program, she also cut funding from …
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SEPTA appoints Scott Sauer general manager, removing interim tag, to lead authority through dire budget crisis
by myphillyconnection 193 viewsSEPTA's board appointed Scott Sauer general manager of the transit authority on Monday, removing the interim title he received when Leslie Richards stepped down in November, officials said. Sauer, who …
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Section of 47th Street in West Philly to be turned into one-way road to make room for bike lane
by myphillyconnection 330 viewsAbout a milelong stretch of 47th Street will be condensed to a single lane to make room for cyclists under two bills passed in City Council on Thursday. The first …
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N.J. Gov. Murphy joins clean cars coalition that seeks to make electric vehicles more affordable
by myphillyconnection 112 viewsGovernors from 11 states, including New Jersey, formed an initiative Friday aimed at making electric cars cheaper and more accessible, and reducing vehicle pollution in the process. The Affordable Clean …
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Pennsylvania’s new-look license plates, featuring the Liberty Bell, to hit the road soon
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsThe first orders for Pennsylvania's newly-designed license plate are being accepted by PennDOT. The revamped design — which features the Liberty Bell and includes the slogan "Let Freedom Ring" — …
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Chickie’s & Pete’s to pay Atlantic City Expressway tolls from 4-5 p.m. Friday
by myphillyconnection 157 viewsChickie's & Pete's is hosting a happy hour Friday on the Atlantic City Expressway, picking up tolls for Memorial Day weekend travelers heading to the Jersey Shore. The Philly chain …
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Medical helicopter makes ‘miracle’ emergency landing on front lawn in Whitemarsh Township neighborhood
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsA PennSTAR medical helicopter made an emergency landing in the front lawn of a house in a Whitemarsh Township neighborhood in Montgomery County on Monday night. All three crew members …