Nor'easter Lashes Philly With Wind, Rain, and Flooding

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Nor'easter brings coastal flooding and high winds to the Philadelphia region

Shore towns in Delaware and New Jersey began flooding Friday, with some residents forced to evacuate as a nor'easter moved through the region. Philadelphia itself is seeing rain, gusting winds up to 45 mph, and a coastal flood advisory affecting low-lying areas near waterways.

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Education

Philadelphia-area schools are going solar — and saving money

Schools like Unionville High School and Universal Audenried Charter School are tapping into solar energy thanks to state grants, cutting their utility costs in the process. The trend reflects a broader push to bring renewable energy into public education buildings across the region.

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Culture

Philly's Navy Yard is quietly becoming a real neighborhood

Once purely an industrial and office campus, Philadelphia's Navy Yard is evolving into a place where people actually live, work, and spend time. A new guide breaks down what life looks like there now as development continues to reshape the waterfront district.

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Commute & Roads — 3 disruptions today

No major road closures today, but nor'easter conditions with rain and strong wind gusts up to 45 mph are the main challenge, along with active detours on more than a dozen bus routes.

Nor'easter winds and rain — citywide travel hazard

North winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are in effect across Southeast Pennsylvania through today, making driving, cycling, and walking more dangerous. Drivers should slow down on elevated roads and bridges; cyclists and pedestrians should expect tough going.

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Coastal flooding advisory — low-lying areas near waterways

Up to a foot of standing water is possible in low-lying spots near shorelines and tidal waterways in the broader Philadelphia region. Avoid driving through flooded underpasses or waterfront roads.

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Multiple bus routes on detour — Routes 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14 and others

More than a dozen bus routes are currently running detours across the city. Check the transit authority's app or website for your specific route before heading out, as stops and paths may have shifted.

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