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Transportation

Lyft adds Philly, Atlantic City to program offering discounted rides to grocery stores
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Business

Amazon says Go stores will soon accept cash, one month after Philly passes cashless store ban
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Business

Uber expanding wheelchair access for Philadelphia passengers and five other markets

Development

Steps at Penn's Landing to be replaced with ADA-compliant ramp
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Beaches

Jersey Shore town experimenting with matted beach walkways
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Accessibility

Feds bring ADA suit against popular South Philly Tap Room
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Transit

Despite progress, SEPTA can still be a rough ride for disabled
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Transit

10,000 early adopters to use SEPTA Key first
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Lifestyle

Infrequently Asked Questions: How do blind people use smartphones?

Indego

Analysis indicates Indego's struggling to attract riders in lower-income neighborhoods
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Lifestyle

Philly startup rolls out 'ThirdEye' mobile app for the vision-impaired
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Business

The Wiz will be first live entertainment program in U.S. accessible to the blind
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Lifestyle

Philly Touch Tours guides those with low vision through the arts
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Technology

evoHaX explores accessible wearable technologies
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