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Why this man is climbing up and down the Rocky Steps 1,000 times
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A Philadelphia native is attempting to break a record by running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times.James Resnick, originally from Northeast Philly and now living in Los Angeles, has been training for six months. He began his laps on Thursday at 8 p.m. and is expecting to wrap up on Saturday at noon."My inspiration is my brother [Sammy]," Resnick said. "He was in a bad accident 22 years ago and he's never complained about his situation."Resnick said if his brother Sammy could run the "Rocky" steps, he would. But the...
Subway Line That Would End in Neshaminy Included in PennDOT’s New Proposals for Roosevelt Boulevard
1970's artists rendition of the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Line. PennDOT has submitted three new proposals for the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor, including a Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Line that would run up to Neshaminy in Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has submitted three new proposals that aim to make the...
Schuylkill Expressway eastbound closure in Grays Ferry set for weekend of Sept. 27
The first of several planned closures of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) eastbound in Philadelphia is now set to happen the weekend of Sept. 27.The closure was postponed by a week because of issues with a contractor's materials.The highway will be closed from the University City Exit and the 34th Street Exit.The closure dates and times are:*9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 until 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30.The rest of the planned closures are set for:*9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 4 until 4 a.m. on Mon., Oct. 7*9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 11 until 6 a.m. on Sun., Oct. 13This project will focus on repairs to the bridge deck and riding surfaces in the eastbound lanes of both the I-76 land and river bridges.The bridges are used by a combined 38,000 vehicles daily.Work crews will be replacing the current asphalt with a longer-lasting material that PennDOT says will help prevent issues like surface cracking and potholes.PennDOT says drivers can check on current conditions on major roadways by visiting https://www.511pa.com/Drivers can find a list of a complete list of PennDOT District 6 construction projects here: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/Philly-Regional-Traffic-Bulletin.aspxPennDOT also recommends following regional alerts which will be posted on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/511PAPhilly
Survival and Revival Along Philadelphia’s Portico Row
Ever wonder who lived in your house or on your block 100 years ago? That is what motivated Judith Benedict, a retired urban planner, to pour through countless Census records, newspapers, and Philadelphia Historical Commission files. She tracked down every resident of her block on historic Portico Row, which is on the south side of the 900 block of Spruce Street.
Hundreds of schools will join together to provide information to Philly families at the 2024 K-12 Kids School Fair
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philly parents choosing which school is the best for their children will get to meet representatives from more than 200 options. Elevate 215 will partner with the School...
United States Postal Service makes surprise announcement about stamp prices
The U.S. Postal Service announced a remarkable change to the price of postage stamps on Friday Sept. 20, 2024. According to the press release, the price of a stamp will not increase in January 2025 as part of their operational strategies, which includes cost efficiency. This change that was accepted by the Governors of...
Your ultimate guide to fall festivals in the Philadelphia area
Fall has arrived in the Philadelphia region, bringing with it some of the most-anticipated festivals and events of the year. Why it matters: Take advantage of your last chances to spend time outdoors before the winter cold arrives. Plus, there's something for everyone!. Here are some of the top festivals...
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