Infrastructure
Spring cleaning: SEPTA starts weekend station closures for deep clean, repairs
A vigorous cleaning program starts this weekend on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines through the beginning of August.
4 years ago
How the construction of the Vine Street Expressway uncovered lost Black burial grounds
The highway runs over a pair of cemeteries ran by the First African Baptist Church, which served a congregation of free Black people in the pre-Civil War era.
4 years ago
NJ Transit buses will return to Philly in June
After being pulled from the Greyhound terminal in April, agency officials said five NJ Transit buses will once again cross the Delaware River.
4 years ago
Chester, Montgomery, and Berks counties have joined forces to form an authority that seeks to restore passenger train service from Philadelphia to Reading.
4 years ago
Resistance begins against the potential sale of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority
A county-wide campaign led by residents is sprouting in Bucks County, in opposition to the potential sale of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.
4 years ago
Can we afford the Roosevelt Blvd. subway? Maybe now is the time
The idea of a speedy trip from Northeast Philly to City Hall has been suggested for decades. It should be part of the new infrastructure funding.
4 years ago
Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go
Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.
4 years ago
Wilmington, New Castle County reach first wastewater deal in nearly two decades
After nearly two decades of dispute, Wilmington and New Castle County have finally come to a deal on the county’s use of the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
4 years ago
Project to enhance major crosstown Camden artery to start in May
Officials broke ground on a major road enhancement project on 7th Street, connecting North Camden to downtown.
4 years ago
Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront gets funding to build out sewer infrastructure
Wilmington’s grand plans to duplicate success on the east side of the Christina River get a boost from $4.8 million in federal funds.
4 years ago
Philadelphia lawmakers question nonfunctioning city surveillance cameras
City Council members questioned surveillance cameras that are not working, and how to move cameras from place to place to catch trash dumpers.
4 years ago
Officials announce $10 million reconstruction project in East Camden
27th Street between Marlton Pike and Federal Street will be totally reconstructed. The project topped Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen’s to-do list.
4 years ago
Speed camera ticketing starts through I-95 work zone in Wilmington
After several months of issuing warnings for drivers speeding through the I-95 work zone, tickets will now be mailed to those breaking the 45-mph speed limit.
4 years ago
Bills for suburban customers could go up 13% as PECO requests natural gas rate hikes
The utility says the increased revenue would help pay for replacing aging cast-iron pipes with newer plastic pipes.
4 years ago
Instances of reckless driving and super-speeding are worse than pre-pandemic levels, as millions resume their work commutes and spring brings more pedestrians and cyclists.
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