SEPTA Bus and Tractor-Trailer Have Collided in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - A SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority bus and a tractor-trailer have collided in Philadelphia, sending 15 individuals to a hospital. The collision occurred some-time around 5:30 a.m. February 20th on the corner of Frankford Avenue and Orthodox Street.

Millions Celebrate Eagles Victory for The largest Celebration Ever

Philadelphia, PA - As the city braces for massive crowds, parking issues and plenty of celebration for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl Victory parade. Philly is set to host the largest celebration ever.

#FlyPhillyFly Social Media Campaign

Philadelphia, PA - The City of Philadelphia launched a social media campaign to cheer on the NFC Champions Eagles on their bid in Super Bowl LII. Now through Super Bowl Sunday, February 4, the City and its departments will show Eagles love and Philadelphia pride with the #FlyPhillyFly hashtag on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

All City of Philadelphia Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Philadelphia, PA - All City of Philadelphia offices will be closed and City services curtailed on Monday, February 19, in recognition of Presidents Day.

The Rail Park Project, Now Expected to Open in the Spring

Philadelphia, PA - Center City District released bid documents for the complete replacement of the pedestrian bridge over 13th Street that will serve as the prime gateway to the new Rail Park. Rust and corrosion of structural beams, uncovered during the renovation process under a foot of earth, caused the Streets Department of the City of Philadelphia to conclude that for safety and ongoing maintenance reasons the 130-year-old railroad bridge needs to be replaced.

Photo by Timothy Eberly

Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) members and their partners will distribute safety literature and install smoke alarms on the 2200 block of N. Colorado Street, where Capt. Matthew LeTourneau and a resident lost their lives in a house fire on Jan. 6. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.