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Commute · Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Light commute day with falling transit crime and clear roads, but grab a jacket for the 49-degree drizzle.
Philadelphia News
Public Safety
Reported crime on transit continues to drop in 2026
Crime across the transit system has consistently declined since peaking during the pandemic, according to recent reports. The trend follows decade-low crime numbers reported last year.
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Education
City Council clashes with superintendent over school closures
Philadelphia School District officials faced heated questioning from City Council over proposed school closures and an Uber tax proposal. The district continues to grapple with decades-old funding and facilities challenges.
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Culture
MLB All-Star week plans unveiled for Philadelphia
Major League Baseball's All-Star week is coming to Philadelphia the week after the Fourth of July as part of the city's semiquincentennial celebration. Events include the Home Run Derby, games, and the HBCU Swingman Classic.
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Commute & Roads — 1 disruption today
Roads are clear today with minor bus detours on several routes.
Multiple bus routes — ongoing detours
Routes 2, 4, 5, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 have detours in place. Check schedules for delays or plan extra time.
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