Potholes

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City Life

City Hacks: Everything You Need to Know About Those Evil Philly Potholes

No, “City Hacks” is not a reference to the elected officials and bureaucrats running (or trying to run) our city. It’s a new Philly Mag […]

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Yes, You Can Get the City to Cover Your Car’s Pothole Damage

One of the most persistent quality-of-life problems city residents had to deal with during the first big wave of the pandemic was trash pickup, with […]

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Eagles Player Lane Johnson Just Helped Pave Philly’s Streets

Here’s yet another reason to love our Eagles players: They help repair our crumbling streets. Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson lent Philly’s street paving crew a hand on […]

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You Can Now Ask Domino’s to Fill Philly’s Potholes

Philadelphia has a lot of potholes. Everyone in the city knows that. But here’s something you might not know (yet): You can now ask Domino’s […]

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Gov. Wolf Announces $180M “Resurface PA” Roadwork Initiative

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday announced a $180 million roadwork initiative to repair many of the state’s pesky potholes and other roadway flaws exacerbated […]

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The Streets Department Has Filled 17,298 Potholes So Far in 2018

In just two short months, Philadelphia’s Streets Department has already filled 17,298 potholes across the city in 2018. Yes, that figure is totally accurate, and […]

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Will This Clean Up Philly’s Pothole Problem?

Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled his budget address last week, and one aspect might stand out for Philly’s bikers, joggers, walkers and drivers: the mayor called […]

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WATCH: What It’s Like to Drive an Ugly Yellow Hummer in Philly

If you drive a giant, appallingly ugly Hummer around Philadelphia, is it hard to sleep at night? Do all your neighbors hate you? Or is it heavenly because you can […]

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Could Infrared Technology Vaporize Potholes in Philly?

After this year’s brutal winter, Philadelphia officials say they’re on pace to patch up a record number of potholes. In Pennsylvania, one state lawmaker says the […]

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Should Drivers Be Able to Sue Pa. Over Pothole Damage?

After this past winter, many of Pennsylvania’s roads are littered with potholes — and many of Pennsylvania’s cars are suffering for it. “In my area, the pothole situation is […]

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Philly Says It Will Fill a Reported Pothole in Three Days

It’s headed to the 50s on Friday, and it’s going to be in the 40s and 50s next week, too. Let’s cross our fingers and […]