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Amtrak Celebrates Major Milestones in Transformation of Philadelphia’s Gray 30th Street Station

PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak and partners officially opened the newly renovated South Concourse at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia today, marking a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of the historic station and bringing new and improved spaces to the millions of Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ TRANSIT customers who travel through it each year.

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Philadelphia Parents of Students With Special Needs Report Late Buses, Tracking App Glitches

Some parents of School District of Philadelphia students with special needs say repeated transportation problems with the district's new transportation contractor have delayed their children's trips to and from school. According to an Action News 6abc report, Zum began operating this school year under a five-year, $483 million contract with...

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6abc Action News

Uber launches new parking reservation service feature in Philadelphia

Users will find a new parking icon on the app, which will help them find the nearest available parking spots.

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PennDOT Commits $29.4 Million to Philadelphia-Area Winter Roads

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has budgeted more than $29.4 million for winter road operations across the five-county Philadelphia region, deploying a fleet of 441 snow trucks and expanding driver warning systems as officials prepare for hazardous weather and increased holiday travel. PennDOT District 6 Executive...

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Vox

Philly fixed a melted interstate in 12 days. Why does everything else take so long?

On an early Sunday morning in June 2023, a tanker truck filled with gasoline skidded on an exit ramp, tumbled over, and burst into flames just below one of the nation’s busiest interstates. The inferno that followed immediately severed miles of the East Coast’s most important artery, choking off a route used by countless cars and trucks.

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Cargo Ship Hits Bridge Between New Jersey And Philadelphia Causing Major Traffic Delays

A Singapore-flagged cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Thursday, causing hours of traffic delays between New Jersey and Philadelphia. No injuries were reported, and officials expect full traffic restoration soon as repairs continue.

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SEPTA Launches ‘Reach’ Program to Link Vulnerable Riders With Support Services

SEPTA is launching “Reach,” a one-year program with Citizens Acting Together Can Help, Inc. (CATCH), to connect vulnerable people taking refuge on its system with help and community resources. According to a SEPTA news release, social outreach specialists will connect people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental illness with...

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Tacony-Palmyra Bridge closed to traffic after being struck by ship

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Cargo Ship Hits Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, Leaving It Stuck Open For The Afternoon Commute

Cargo ship hit the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge and now it's stuck open. No injuries reported, but Route 73 and the surrounding roads are gridlocked. Pack your patience.

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NBC Philadelphia

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South Concourse at 30th Street Station reopens after major renovation

The newly renovated South Concourse at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station has reopened to Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ Transit travelers. The renovations, which began in Fall 2024, were a part of Amtrak's ongoing, $550 million transformation project of the historic station - built in 1933. As a part...

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CBS Philadelphia

Tacony-Palmyra Bridge reopens to traffic after being struck by cargo ship

No one was hurt when a vessel struck the span linking Philadelphia and New Jersey.

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At Last! The Pedestrian Swing Bridge Across the Schuylkill Is Finally Opening

Begun in 2018, the $28 million project promises to safely and accessibly connect Southwest Philly and Center City. Pedestrians and cyclists celebrate this weekend. For years, Justin Dennis has watched cyclists, runners, and walkers on either side of the Schuylkill reach the river … only to have to turn around because they didn’t have dedicated, pedestrian trails to cross over to the other side.

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6abc Action News

Philly man completes two-day mission to ride every SEPTA Regional Rail line

Rich Temple spent two days riding every SEPTA Regional Rail line with the hopes of raising awareness and fueling future funding.

NBC Philadelphia

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SEPTA launches program to help people in need across transit system

SEPTA riders may notice something new during their commute as outreach specialists wearing purple vests make their way through stations and vehicles, offering help to people in need. The transit agency is launching a new program called Reach to connect people experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges with critical...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

6abc Action News

Delayed Buses: Philly parents say it's been a bumpy road getting kids to school on time

According to Tymeera Hicks, school begins at 8:30 a.m., but the bus did not arrive until about 10:40 a.m.

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Cargo Ship Hits Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, Leaving It Stuck Open For The Afternoon Commute

Cargo ship hit the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge and now it's stuck open. No injuries reported, but Route 73 and the surrounding roads are gridlocked. Pack your patience.

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