August 12, 2015
Accidents
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John Kopp
Police are investigating a tour bus suspected of being involved in a possible hit-and-run accident that killed a pedestrian Tuesday in Center City.
August 12, 2015
Crime
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John Kopp
Angelo Maldonado, 39, of the 3900 block of Claridge Street, was charged Tuesday for allegedly murdering Thomas Ewing, a 21-year-old from the 7600 block of Hartel Avenue.
August 11, 2015
Nonprofits
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John Kopp
Community development nonprofit Mt. Airy USA named Brad Copeland its new executive director, the organization's board of directors announced Tuesday.
August 11, 2015
Restoration
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John Kopp
The final phase of a Mt. Airy restoration project is slated to begin this fall thanks to a $15,000 matching grant provided by the Philadelphia Activities fund, Newsworks reported.
August 10, 2015
Papal Visit
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John Kopp
SEPTA extended the deadline for papal pass lottery winners to complete their transactions to 3 p.m. Monday. Any lottery winners who have not completed their transaction for the special, one-day Regional Rail passes will lose their opportunity to purchase tickets. The original deadline was 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
August 10, 2015
Papal Visit
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John Kopp
To assist cyclists navigate the restrictions, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia has created an online map detailing the security perimeter, bicycle lanes, trails and Indego docking stations. Yet, some key details remain unknown.
August 7, 2015
Papal Visit
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John Kopp
SEPTA is hosting a lottery to sell three-day transit passes needed to travel on the Norristown High Speed Line and Trolley routes 101 and 102 during the papal visit — just as it did with its regional rail system.
August 7, 2015
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John Kopp
Hospitals across the Philadelphia region are preparing for the papal visit as if it is a three-day snowstorm. That preparation requires staff increases, hospital sleep-ins and supply boosts. But it also requires city planners to ensure pregnant women — and others needing urgent care — can access facilities despite massive road closures.
August 6, 2015
Papal Visit
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John Kopp
Pope Francis will use the same lectern used by Abraham Lincoln during The Gettysburg Address when he delivers a speech on immigration and religious liberty at Independence Hall.
August 5, 2015
Papal Visit
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John Kopp
At least 22,000 SEPTA papal passes remain available following Monday's lottery, SEPTA spokeswoman Heather Redfern said. That number could increase after lottery winners receive an email Thursday and complete their purchases. The remaining passes will be sold in person.