Philly PHLASH, the bus service that takes tourists to the city's many attractions, has added three stops in preparation of the influx of visitors Philly expects this summer. The purple …
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Transportation
Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to traffic in July for 100th anniversary celebration
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsTo mark the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Delaware River Port Authority will close the span to traffic on July 11 and host a celebration inviting people …
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Transportation
Transportation secretary says flyers should ‘dress up.’ Here’s what people wore to the Philly airport 50 years ago
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched considerable chatter when he suggested that air travel would improve if people put on a smile and dressed up for their flights. Civility and "class," …
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Transportation
Tolls to drive over eight Delaware River bridges will increase next year
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsDrivers will start seeing increased tolls on eight bridges that cross the Delaware River next year. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which owns and operates 20 bridges between …
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Transportation
A guide to the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade, from what roads are closed to who’s performing
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsIt's crunch time for Philly to prepare for the 106th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the city on Monday released details about performers, road closures and where to watch the …
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Transportation
SEPTA to fully restore Regional Rail service by late December with $220 million boost from PennDOT
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsRegional Rail service is expected to be fully restored by Christmas due to an infusion of $219.9 million from PennDOT, SEPTA officials said Monday. Much of the money will be …
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Transportation
SEPTA completes trolley tunnel repairs, targets mid-January reopening
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsSEPTA says it will soon reopen its Center City trolley tunnel, which has been closed since November for overhead wire repairs. The transit authority completed the necessary work Friday, officials …
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Transportation
Girard Point Bridge to get $261 million in repairs over the next five years
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsPennDOT begins work in the coming weeks on a multiyear project to repair the Girard Point Bridge that carries Interstate 95 over the Schuylkill River about four miles north of …
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Transportation
Columbus Boulevard ramp to I-95 to close Thursday due to capping project
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe Columbus Boulevard ramp to Interstate 95 near Penn's Landing will close Thursday due to construction work on the I-95 capping project. The ramp, which also provides access to Interstate …
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Transportation
SEPTA, transport workers union reach new contract to avoid strike
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsSEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 came to a tentative agreement Monday on a two-year contract that averts a strike by the authority's largest bargaining unit. The deal …