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New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%

What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?

2 years ago

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An artist rendering of the new domed indoor sports complex at Cape May Airport
Economic Development
New Jersey
Sports

A domed indoor sports complex is coming to Cape May Airport

The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission approved plans for an 80,000-square-foot domed indoor sports complex.

2 years ago

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Brendan Boyle speaking a podium, with a giant check
Government
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant

The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.

2 years ago

The Greyhound bus station in Richmond, Va., sits on prime real estate. Developers now plan to raze it and build apartment towers and retail space. It's one of many bus stations being shut down
NPR
Business
Infrastructure
National
Transportation

Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut

Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.

2 years ago

A group of people speaking together at a table
Architecture & Design
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Design workshop offers alternative ideas to 76ers proposal to build a new arena in Center City

More than a hundred designers, planners, professors and local residents came together Saturday to explore new visions for the Market Street corridor.

2 years ago

The Cecil B. Moore Library in Philadelphia’s Sharswood neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Books
Government
Philadelphia

‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild

Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.

2 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns

“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.

2 years ago

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Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?

Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.

2 years ago

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New Jersey Transit train
New Jersey
Transportation
6abc

New Jersey Transit plans 15% fare increase starting on July 1

New Jersey Transit has been struggling with a significant drop in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.

2 years ago

Interstate 95 sign near an elevated section
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Section of I-95 in Philly to close for 36 hours this weekend as part of the ongoing CAP Park project

This is the first of four expected closures on I-95 to accommodate the demolition during the I-95 CAP Park project.

2 years ago

Bags of trash are visible on the sidewalk.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia

Advocates urge Parker administration to let small waste haulers dump at city-run sites

The idea is to give small haulers an affordable, legal disposal option — so they don’t dump construction debris on empty lots around the city.

2 years ago

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Unplowed streets are seen in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

More than 1,400 Philadelphians are asking for help with snow, ice removal — with more to come

Requests were already pouring in after Philly’s first storm this week. Here’s what you need to know about snow and ice removal, and who’s responsible.

2 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation

Senators, Philly congresspeople call for additional federal support amid SEPTA budget shortfalls

A joint letter from Sen. Fetterman’s office warned that “the collapse of SEPTA” would have impacts felt across Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

Bill England poses for a photo.
Government
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

What to do with aging facilities? Cheltenham Township has a multimillion dollar problem to solve

Township officials are weighing four potential plans to address aging buildings and infrastructure. Residents have varying opinions on the undertaking.

2 years ago

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A sign on a telephone pole reads
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Survey shows majority of Wash West residents oppose Sixers arena

The poll from the Washington Square West Civic Association means residents from two nearby neighborhoods are against the $1.55 billion project.

2 years ago

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