The intersection of Melville St and Baltimore Ave.
All in all it appears that most of West Philly fared pretty well during Hurricane Sandy. There have been reports of pockets of power outages due mostly to downed trees. For example, a fallen tree near the intersection of Melville Street and Baltimore Avenue has left about half-dozen residents there without power.
Most businesses are going back to their regular hours and SEPTA was scheduled to reopen subway, El, trolley and 80 percent of city bus routes and 60 percent of suburban bus routes at Noon on Tuesday. However, there will be no regional rail routes. Check www.septa.org for specific bus route info.
Flights are expected to resume at the Philadelphia International Airport this afternoon.
Schools, city offices and courts remained closed Tuesday, but will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
A large branch dropped near the corner of 46th and Pine last night.
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October 30th, 2012 at 10:35 am
I think that bottom photo’s 47th and Pine, not 46th.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:37 am
You’re right Nathan. Fixed. Thanks.
October 30th, 2012 at 10:39 am
i have seen the 34 trolley go up baltimore – it was empty – so it looks like they are testing it out to see if everything is working… a good sign
October 30th, 2012 at 10:48 am
The Market Street El has been running continuously – even yesterday. But I don’t think anyone was on it.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Mike — could you please post the following: Spruce Hill’s annual Halloween Parade for kids will go on as scheduled on Wednesday. Assemble after 4 p.m. on 45th St. by Milk and Honey. Parade begins at 4:30 and goes to the 4200 block of Osage Ave., where the neighbors will be serving up refreshments and fun. The SHCA, Ed Halligan, president.
October 30th, 2012 at 11:19 am
The Market Street El WAS running, both directions, last night; someone else suggested that it was being used to keep the tracks clear. Don’t think anyone was on it, as it didn’t seem to running regularly.
October 30th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
The traffic light at 46th and Walnut is out.