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Attendees walk along Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Community
Billy Penn

Here’s how road closures for America 250 events may affect your commute

The city is closing down many roads in the city through July 4 to support Wawa Welcome America Festival events. Here are the changes you can expect.

2 days ago

State Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Warminster, center, and state Rep. Tim Brennan, D-Doylestown
Community

Doylestown Area Regional Transit expands to Warminster this fall

The DART program started in 2010 to make public transportation in the Doylestown area more accessible and affordable.

4 days ago

Train from SEPTA’s Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City (photo by/Bastiaan Slabbers)
Urban Planning

SEPTA, transit police reach tentative deal on new contract to avoid strike during World Cup

Transit police officers have been working without a contract since March 31. Members of FOTP Lodge 109 will vote to ratify the contract.

1 week ago

A car with a Philadelphia Parking Authority ticket placed under the windshield wiper.
Community

Over 3,100 parking tickets issued during the first 5 days of Philly’s FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were issued in error, PPA says

PPA says 181 tickets were canceled after being issued in error to residents with valid parking permits.

1 week ago

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Step Outside's
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Suburban Station’s new artistic third space makes graffiti and street art legal

“Platform X,” the latest Step Outside show, subverts America 250 expectations and invites its audience to paint on walls.

2 weeks ago

The new Christian to Crescent section of the Schuylkill River Trail, a 650-foot cable bridge, opened on May 17, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails

Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.

2 weeks ago

A bicyclist uses the sidewalk-level bike lane
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Market Street in Old City gets a $16 million glow-up in time for America 250

Pedestrian-focused project includes a new plaza, shorter curb ramps, raised bike lanes, bus bumpouts and trees.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at Citizens Bank Park
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Shapiro touts $30 million to ease traffic around South Philly Sports Complex

A $15 million on-ramp to I-76 will open in 2028, helping fans avoid getting stuck in gameday traffic.

4 weeks ago

A SEPTA bus travels down the street
Urban Planning

SEPTA board approves budget and bus route changes

In the works for years, the changes are designed to streamline service and will cause some people to make multiple route changes to replace what was once a one-vehicle ride.

4 weeks ago

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22nd annual Philly Ride of Silence
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s Ride of Silence mourns the 13 cyclists killed over the past year

Hundreds rode quietly from City Hall to the Museum of Art, including a family member of the most recent bicyclist killed by a motor vehicle.

4 weeks ago

Firefighters battle a massive 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia

Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted during the response but resumed shortly after 3 p.m.

1 month ago

Rendering of Philadelphia's Fan Festival site
Community
Billy Penn

Parking passes, road closures and ride share restrictions: How Philly is prepping for Lemon Hill World Cup fest

The fan fest site will open on June 11 and be open every day of the tournament, including the five rest days when there are no games scheduled.

1 month ago

Forklanding Road Bridge
Community

Forklanding Road Bridge in Burlington County is under repair. Here’s what commuters need to know

The 120-year-old, single-lane bridge connecting Cinnaminson and Maple Shade was rated “structurally deficient.”

1 month ago

The Linc is getting dressed for its date with the FIFA World Cup
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA releases updated plan for Philly’s FIFA World Cup games

There will be increased trains to the Sports Complex during the six games, and extra bus service to the Lemon Hill fan festival.

1 month ago

Anti-Waymo protestors gathered outside City Hall
Community

Philadelphia officials question city’s lack of power over driverless cars

City Council members warned that autonomous vehicles could threaten jobs, raise safety concerns and operate beyond Philadelphia’s regulatory control.

2 months ago

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