Some of the Wildwood Sightseer Tramcar fleet will be pulled on the boardwalk this summer by Volvo electric vehicles, continuing a gradual shift away from the battery-operated engines that have …
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PPA to ban non-residents from parking near Lemon Hill to go to FIFA Fan Festival during World Cup
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsResidents near the Lemon Hill section of Fairmount Park will be required to have a temporary permit to park by their homes during the 39-day FIFA Fan Festival for the …
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Waymo is a no-show at City Council hearing to review safety and labor impact of driverless taxis
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsCity Council has a long list of questions to ask Waymo about the robotaxis the company has been testing and training on Philadelphia's streets since July. But at a hearing …
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SEPTA riders can soon tap multiple people in with their credit cards or mobile wallets
by myphillyconnection 16 viewsSEPTA will make its multi-rider feature accessible to travelers using contactless payment methods starting Friday. The tool, which allows users to tap up to five people through the turnstiles, had …
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Pennsylvania traffic fatalities fell to an all-time low last year
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsTraffic deaths in Pennsylvania reached a historic low in 2025, while reportable crashes hit their lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic purged cars from the highway. There were 1,047 fatalities …
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Here’s what to expect for Sunday’s Broad Street Run, including road closures and SEPTA detours
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsA 10-mile stretch of Broad Street will be closed to traffic Sunday to make way for the 40,000 runners taking on the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. The course …
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Why traffic for Flyers and Sixers playoff games will be even worse than usual
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsConstruction on a pair of Interstate 95 ramps in South Philadelphia will cause traffic disruptions in the vicinity of the Sports Complex over the next month during a packed schedule …
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Soccer fans can ride SEPTA home for free after Philly’s World Cup matches
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsSoccer 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 27 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 30 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 …