The Market Street ramp to Interstate 95 South in Old City will close for two weeks starting later this month to allow the Philadelphia Water Department to complete a sewer …
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Despite Trump rollbacks, experts say electric vehicles are ‘here to stay’ in America’s automotive future
by myphillyconnection 115 viewsDespite hostility from the new Trump administration, electric vehicles will eventually become a major part of the nation's vehicle fleet, experts and researchers say. "There's not an automaker out there …
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New bike lanes approved on Temple University campus, in Spring Garden area and near Logan Square
by myphillyconnection 157 viewsCity cyclists are getting new bike lanes on Temple University's campus, near Logan Square and in the Spring Garden area. City Council approved three bills Thursday from Councilmember Jeffery Young …
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey to hold Real ID events ahead of May 7 deadline
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsBeginning May 7, a standard driver's license will no longer be an acceptable form of identification to fly, and U.S. travelers must provide a Real ID, passport or other federally …
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As SS United States arrives in Alabama, a documentary about the ship is underway
by myphillyconnection 274 viewsThe SS United States arrived in the Mobile Bay on Monday morning as onlookers watched the historic ocean liner complete its final voyage — two days ahead of schedule. The …
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5 Philly school zones may get speed cameras to improve student safety
by myphillyconnection 150 viewsAutomated speed cameras may be installed on roads near five Philadelphia schools as part of a proposed program to limit traffic crashes involving students. Legislation introduced Thursday at City Council …
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Sinkhole in Port Richmond swallows vehicle, shuts down road
by myphillyconnection 160 viewsAbout 30 homes in Port Richmond were left without water after a sinkhole opened up on the 2700 block of Birch Street on Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle parked on the …
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SEPTA, PPA will start using AI cameras in May to ticket illegally parked vehicles in bus lanes and stops
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsBeginning in May, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority will use AI-powered cameras mounted on buses and trolleys to ticket cars illegally parked in bus lanes and blocking bus stops, …
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Programs offering free SEPTA rides to city workers, low-income residents on track for extensions
by myphillyconnection 170 viewsIn a change of course on Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will not scrap a program that gives free SEPTA rides to city employees and hopes to reach a …
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SEPTA reviewing video of bus that fails to stop after crash, pushing a vehicle down a road in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 299 viewsSEPTA officials are reviewing a video that shows a bus crashing into a vehicle and not stopping, pushing it sideways down a street in Northeast Philadelphia. The video was taken …