
Transportation
New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1
The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
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An equipment outage holds up United flights, but the airline and FAA say they’re resuming
The FAA says that for a time United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means.
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‘Phoenixville is connected’: Borough set to embark on two major transportation projects
The Borough of Phoenixville is looking to complete two transportation construction projects, thanks to a pair of timely grants.
3 months ago
New Jersey wildfire possibly caused by plane crash grows to 831 acres, 70% contained
Officials say the wildfire has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained, as of 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside
FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.
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New bike trail in New Castle County funded with federal infrastructure dollars
The ADA-accessible path will connect Newport, Wilmington, and New Castle.
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James Patterson’s Philly Thriller, Making Your Harvest Last, User-Friendly Transit
We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.
Air Date: August 29, 2023
Listen 50:03SEPTA adjusts Regional Rail train schedules ahead of fall season
The majority of Regional Rail routes will see changes under the new schedule.
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the collapse of public transit,” said a local software developer, “everyone’s job description’s got to be rewritten.”
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Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school
The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.
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Families of 2 Chester children file lawsuit against Amtrak after fatal crash
Police say 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ahyir Womak were both killed in the incident.
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‘Flesh and fun’: Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for its 14th year
The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. There’s no need to sign up and it’s free to ride.
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Listen 1:26SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station
The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.
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City of Philadelphia employees are the latest to join free SEPTA Key program
The city hopes the move will help prioritize mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, and improve service reliability.
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SEPTA is piloting contactless payments like Apple Pay and credit card taps
It’s not clear when this will be available to the general public — but you can apply to test it out now.
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