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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Community
Billy Penn

From horses to trolleys: How Philly bus routes got their names

Even SEPTA officials didn’t know where the numbers came from.

6 years ago

Travelers have lots of new coronavirus-related questions about booking — and canceling — flights. (Bim/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Coronavirus travel tips: To fly or not to fly? What happens if you cancel?

Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.

6 years ago

Broad Street Line
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA ramps up cleaning efforts on buses and trains amid coronavirus outbreak

One good thing may come from the coronavirus: cleaner trains and buses for SEPTA riders. 

6 years ago

Motorists on I-95 in Philadelphia get notification that work zone speed limits will be enforced. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Urban Planning

Big brother could be watching speeders in Pa. construction zones

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is using cameras with radar to catch speeders in construction zones. First offense is a warning.

6 years ago

Transit Forward Philadelphia organizer Yasha Zarrinkelk (left) hosted a panel discussion with SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards, (second from left) Chris Puchalsky, director of policy and strategic initiatives for Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, (second from right) and City Councilmember Helen Gym at Azavea. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

As SEPTA prepares new fare structure, new group pressures for free transfers

SEPTA set to announce a new fare structure, as transit advocates pressure the agency to make transfers free.

6 years ago

Philadelphia International Airport hallway (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Health
Billy Penn

Airport workers to get coronavirus training as PHL ramps up response

Philly International is not a designated “screener” location, but does have a CDC quarantine station.

6 years ago

The exterior of SEPTA's HQ building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Gauthier denounces SEPTA transfer fee as ‘regressive, plain and simple’

The new member of City Council gave the transit authority board a hard time about what is regarded as a burden on Philadelphia’s low-income riders.

6 years ago

Customers line up at the PennDOT Driver License Center at Eight and Arch streets in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Only a fraction of Pa. residents have a Real ID, but PennDOT says that’s OK

People will still be able to use other forms of identification after REAL ID requirements take effect.

6 years ago

SEPTA's new General Manager Leslie Richards listens to a question from a member of SEPTA's Citizen Advisory Committee during a meeting at SEPTA Headquarters on Feb. 25, 2020. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Do SEPTA signs confuse you? Help is on the way

General manager Leslie Richards plans to improve the transit system’s signage and wayfinding in hopes of making it easier to navigate.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of FlixBus/Billy Penn illustration)
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Mega and Bolt competitor FlixBus is bringing new budget travel options to Philly

Go to Baltimore for $5 or Boston for $10.

6 years ago

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney in Jan. 2017. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Senate President Sweeney wants annual $500M for NJ Transit in the state constitution

A top New Jersey lawmaker wants to change the state constitution to dedicate $500 million for public transit each year.

6 years ago

Chestnut Street in Center City, June 2019 MARK HENNINGER / IMAGIC DIGITAL
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

If Philly cares about safety, we should ban cars from Chestnut Street

6 years ago

The exterior of SEPTA's HQ building
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

How SEPTA’s board commutes: Cars, walking…and a bit of public transit

A survey of the 15-member body sheds light on their travel habits.

6 years ago

An MTA countdown clock shows time until the next trains to arrive at the New York system's Bergen Street station in Brooklyn. (MTA)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Next to arrive on SEPTA: Real-time countdown clocks on BSL

SEPTA riders will soon be able to look at a sign in a train station and see in real time when trains are arriving, on time or otherwise.

6 years ago

Critics of a measure that would allow municipalities to require developers to pay for mass transit improvements say it could stifle development where growth is most needed and negatively affect affordable housing costs. (Chicago Transit Authority via Flickr)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Developers could have to foot the bill for mass transit upgrades

Measure aligns with state policies to steer new developments to areas with existing infrastructure

6 years ago

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