Transit

Could self-driving buses be coming to Philadelphia?

City officials and transit advocates are exploring whether autonomous bus technology could eventually come to Philadelphia's transit network, following Uber's moves in the self-driving space. State Rep. Ben Waxman is among those weighing in on what it would mean for riders and transit workers.

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Education

Schools may lose laptops as global memory shortage drives up computer prices

A worldwide shortage of computer memory chips — dubbed 'RAMageddon' — is pushing up the cost of laptops, threatening the devices that COVID relief funding helped put in the hands of students across the Philadelphia area. Schools that can't afford replacements may have to pull back on technology access for students.

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Culture

Camden nonprofit is greening bus stops with gardens and shade

A Camden-based nonprofit is installing bus shelters featuring shade trees and pollinator-friendly gardens to keep transit riders cooler while waiting in the heat. The project blends environmental goals with practical community benefit, offering a model other neighborhoods might follow.

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