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Commute · Monday, August 3, 2026
Wet, stormy Monday with a Flood Watch in effect — leave early, drive carefully, and check your bus route before heading out.
Philadelphia News
Transit
Washington Avenue's new bike path and wide sidewalk now connect to the Delaware River
A revamped stretch of Washington Avenue now features a new bike path and wider sidewalk leading to the Delaware River waterfront. The redesigned corridor is a significant upgrade for cyclists and pedestrians heading toward the waterfront from South Philly.
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Culture
West Philly festival today honors MLK Jr.'s 1965 Freedom Now Rally
West Philadelphia is hosting a festival on August 3 to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Freedom Now Rally in the city. The event celebrates Black history and community in the neighborhood where the original rally took place.
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Public Safety
North Philly nonprofit pays people not to illegally dump trash
A North Philadelphia nonprofit called North10 is offering financial assistance to contractors and households to help them dispose of waste legally, rather than dumping it on city streets. The program has already diverted thousands of tons of waste and is being watched as a potential model for other neighborhoods.
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Commute & Roads — 3 disruptions today
A Flood Watch and active thunderstorms will slow things down across Philadelphia today, with multiple bus routes on detour and the potential for street flooding on low-lying roads.
Citywide — Flood Watch and thunderstorms through Monday
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Philadelphia region with showers and thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and possible street flooding. Drivers should slow down, avoid flooded underpasses, and allow extra travel time.
🚗 🚶 🚲 Philadelphia Through today
Multiple bus routes — detours in effect
Routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 14, 16, 18, 19, and 20 are all operating on detours as of this morning, though specific detour details were not available. Check the transit authority's app or website before you leave to confirm your stop is still served.
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Washington Avenue — new layout near Delaware River waterfront
Washington Avenue has a revamped route connecting to the Delaware River, featuring a wider sidewalk and a new bike path. Drivers and cyclists should expect an updated road configuration in that corridor.
🚗 🚶 🚲 South Philly Source → Ongoing
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