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Philly native completes 1,000 laps on art museum steps in honor of his brother
A man who originally hails from Northeast Philadelphia completed his goal of running up and down the art museum steps 1,000 times. James Resnick, who now lives in Los Angeles, said it was in honor of his brother Sammy, who lives in a full-time care facility after being injured in a car accident 22 years ago.Resnick started the challenge on Thursday evening and ran through the night, taking short breaks only to drink fluids and use the bathroom. By Saturday, he was still running."I think the adrenaline's kicking in, so I'm wide awake," Resnick said during the 11:00 a.m. hour, after his...
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...
Some Cedar Park residents don't like SEPTA's new route for the 64 bus through West Philadelphia
As part of a major bus route redesign approved in May, SEPTA proposed changes for the Route 64 bus, shifting it from 49th Street to 48th Street below Baltimore Avenue. At Thursday’s SEPTA board meeting, residents spoke against the move.
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
This weekend in Philly: September 28 and 29 🍎🎃🇵🇷
This weekend (September 28 and 29) is set to be jampacked with events like the Fishtown Fall Feastivale, the Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, a celebration of the Spooky Season with Halloween pop-up bars and Fall Festivals, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just […]
Proposed 76ers arena would create more than 1,000 construction jobs
A proposed new $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers would create more than 1,000 construction and operations jobs. The project also is paired with an Economic Opportunity Plan (EOP) that would ensure employment and contracting opportunities during construction and operation benefit individuals and businesses in the community. “The proposed 76ers Arena in Center City […] The post Proposed 76ers arena would create more than 1,000 construction jobs appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A federal agency has awarded $1.2 million dollars to community health centers in Philadelphia to expand mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. The money will be...
Pages and Parchment Bookstore Opens New Chapter in Skippack
Independent bookstore Pages and Parchment celebrates its grand opening in Skippack with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Independent bookstore, Pages and Parchment celebrated its grand opening in Skippack on September 20, reports John Worthington for The Times Herald. The cozy store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Indian Valley Chamber of...
School District of Philadelphia wants your feedback on the academic calendar
The School District of Philadelphia wants to get parents and families involved in the process of selecting the academic calendar for the next two school years. As the School District of Philadelphia begins its initial stages of developing the Academic Calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, the district has created a survey for […]
TBYN says no to Castor Ave. changes
With over 75 years of history, Take Back Your Neighborhood, a civic organization located in Castor Gardens, is protesting in opposition to any construction project that would change the current traffic pattern configuration on Castor Avenue between Roosevelt Blvd. and Cottman Ave. This opposition includes the reduction or modification of the current four (two southbound and northbound lanes) traffic lanes. Many have said in the past “let us not fix that which is not broken.”
Huge Planned Project in Wynnefield Would Essentially Create New Neighborhood in Philadelphia
A new 169 residential unit, capped by an 83-unit apartment building, is currently planned between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River. A sprawling, new development with 169 residential units in West Philadelphia could create a new neighborhood between City Avenue and the Schuylkill River, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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