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Historic ‘Big Boy’ steam engine visits Central Pa. on cross-country journey

Big Boy, the largest operating steam-powered train in the world, drew thousands of spectators to downtown Lebanon on Tuesday as it made one of its scheduled stops during a cross-country tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

By Katie Knol

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Heavy duty diesel vehicles to be replaced with electric through grant program funded by Volkswagen settlement

The money is slated for electric garbage trucks, freight trucks, and delivery vehicles, as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and charging stations.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

Reading-to-Philadelphia passenger rail project gets backing from Federal Rail Administration

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority was accepted to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program – a national program that helps guide intercity passenger rail development.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Interstate 95 reopens to some traffic less than two weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia

Traffic began flowing in one direction a little past 12:30 p.m. Friday.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

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