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United Auto Workers Members March In Detroit Labor Day Parade
NPR
Community

Here’s where things stand just before the UAW and Big 3 automakers’ contract deadline

The union is prepared to strike. Auto companies say they're still waiting for counteroffers. And so far, there's no deal in sight.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey gets $425M in federal transit funds for train and bus projects

The money will be divided between NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation.

3 years ago

Gas nozzles on cars
Money

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.

3 years ago

File photo: A United Airlines plane is pushed from the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Aug. 11, 2023, in Houston.
Community

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.

3 years ago

People walk down a sidewalk
Urban Planning

‘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 years ago

smoke seen from a wildfire
Community
6abc

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.

3 years ago

Laurel Hill Cemetery mechanic Ed Bernstein checks under the hood of the 1947 Pontiac Superior hearse, FYNLRYD
Arts & Entertainment

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.

3 years ago

A rendering shows a bike trail along a river.
Urban Planning

New bike trail in New Castle County funded with federal infrastructure dollars

The ADA-accessible path will connect Newport, Wilmington, and New Castle.

3 years ago

Studio 2

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

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A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Urban Planning

SEPTA adjusts Regional Rail train schedules ahead of fall season

The majority of Regional Rail routes will see changes under the new schedule.

3 years ago

Leslie Richards speaking at a podium
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Fix real-time tracking and countdown clocks on SEPTA? Insiders say it’ll take a ‘massive shift’ toward customer service

the collapse of public transit,” said a local software developer, “everyone’s job description’s got to be rewritten.”

3 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Education

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.

3 years ago

This photo shows an Amtrak train following a crash Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Chester, Pa. Amtrak said the train was heading from New York to Savannah, Ga., when it struck a backhoe outside of Philadelphia. (Glenn R. Hills Jr via A
Courts & Law
6abc

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.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘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.

3 years ago

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ribbon cutting
Urban Planning

SEPTA 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.

3 years ago

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