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Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
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SEPTA Fare Increases, Service Cuts Could Happen To Transit Agencies Statewide: PA State Rep SEPTA Fare Increases, Service Cuts Could Happen To Transit Agencies Statewide: PA State Rep
SEPTA Fare Increases, Service Cuts Could Happen To Transit Agencies Statewide: PA State Rep SEPTA is proposing major fare increases and cutting services due to budget problems, something that could soon happen to transit agencies across Pennsylvania, according to a state House representative. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority announced significant fare increases and cuts to several of its services via a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 12.  The rising fare prices and service cuts are being made to help address the agency's $240 million annual budget deficit, the news release states. Public hearings on the proposed changes will be held Friday, Dec. 13. "With no pro…

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by Merriell Moyer
Ashburn, VA
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Tolls Set To Increase By Nearly $3 On This VA Roadway: You Can Say Your Piece Tolls Set To Increase By Nearly $3 On This VA Roadway: You Can Say Your Piece
Tolls Set To Increase By Nearly $3 On This VA Roadway: You Can Say Your Piece Let's hope the Virginia State Corporation Commission is ready for the onslaught next year. The SCC has opened public comment and scheduled hearings on its proposal to increase tolls on the Dulles Greenway to $8.10 during peak hours, up from $5.80 and $6.40 during off-peak hours, up from $5.25. The public may submit comments through January, 24, 2024 at the SCC's website. A public witness session is also set for Jan. 30, 2024 at 1300 East Main Street in Richmond. Interested speakers must register by Jan. 24. Loudon County has expressed its opposition to the toll rate increases, warning traf…

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by Sam Barron
Mount Pleasant, NY
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'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Mount Pleasant 'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Mount Pleasant
'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Mount Pleasant A derelict house in Northern Westchester was demolished after town officials repeatedly tried and failed to get the owners to repair it. The residence, located in Mount Pleasant at 354 Manhattan Ave., was taken down on Tuesday, Jan. 17 by town employees.  The decision to demolish the house was made because of the threat it posed to public safety. Because it had a hole in its severely damaged roof, water and rodents were able to enter the home. Additionally, the roof was structurally unsound and was failing, according to the town.  The Town Board made the final decision to de…

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by Ben Crnic
Massapequa, NY
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NY Launches Plan To Address School Bus Driver Shortage NY Launches Plan To Address School Bus Driver Shortage
NY Launches Plan To Address School Bus Driver Shortage New York has a plan to address the growing shortage of school bus and truck drivers that has plagued the state of late. Under the plan presented by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state would expand the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants while permitting qualified third parties to offer the road tests, which would reduce the time it takes to get CDL drivers on the road. Much of the shortage concerns have been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to fight this pandemic, we remain committed to expanding opportunities for New Yorkers, sup…

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by Zak Failla
Franklin Township, NJ
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EU Delegate Disappears From Walking Path Outside Washington EU Delegate Disappears From Walking Path Outside Washington
EU Delegate Disappears From Walking Path Outside Washington A longtime EU delegate last week disappeared from a walking path just outside of Washington, according to Reuters and her LinkedIn page. Sibylle Zitko, 54, of Bethesda, MD, went missing from the Lock 7 area of the C&O Canal in Cabin John, on Thursday, Jan. 6.  She had last been seen in Bethesda around 6 a.m. that day, authorities said. A native of Germany, Zitko has served more than 25 years in the EU, where she works as a legal adviser for the delegation to the US in Washington, Reuters said. She has represented the European Commission in public hearings on tariff c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Springfield, MA
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New 5-Story Hotel Proposed For Route 5 New 5-Story Hotel Proposed For Route 5
New 5-Story Hotel Proposed For Route 5 A new five-story hotel is being proposed for Route 5 by an experienced hotelier. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board to go over an application by Desai & Sons, Inc. for a special permit to put a hotel at the corner of Riverdale Road (Route 5) and Elm Street in West Springfield. Raman Desai is the president of Desai & Sons. He is also the manager of Jaya Lodging and Ohm Hotels, two corporations that have owned or managed Candlewood Suites, 572 Riverdale Road in West Springfield. The lodging is planned for 764 Riverdale Street/1533 El…

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by Kristin Palpini
White Plains, NY
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Con Ed Could Run Out Of Natural Gas Before Moratorium Begins Con Ed Could Run Out Of Natural Gas Before Moratorium Begins
Con Ed Could Run Out Of Natural Gas Before Moratorium Begins Lawmakers in Westchester are fearful that Con Edison may run out of gas before its announced gas moratorium takes effect next month. Westchester officials requested that Con Ed hold off on their announced moratorium as they gather information and seek solutions. In response, Con Ed reportedly said that it’s a simply matter of “supply and demand,” and that at some point the supply will run out, potentially before the March 15 deadline. “The demand for natural gas in our service area has been experiencing significant growth primarily due to the construction of new buildings, the opening of ne…

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by Zak Failla