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Snow Impacts Morning Commute, SEPTA Nearly Doubles Winter Budget, New Luxury Hotel

by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/14 10:44 am | updated: 02/18/14 10:44 am

The latest winter storm that swept across the Philadelphia area last night and this morning left 2 to 3 inches of snow, which this winter, is little more than a nuisance. Philadelphia and Archdiocesan schools opened on time. Most of the others opened on time, some with delays. Many schools have already used up allotted snow days and donâ€™t want to add any more makeup days later.

Snow event number 13 of this winter happened at a tough time for SEPTA leading into the morning commute. After a holiday weekend, SEPTA had to detour 25 bus routes to allow for cleanup but was able to keep on or close to schedule. SEPTA has nearly doubled its snow-clearing budget of between $4 million and $5 million this winter.

Logan Square will get another change. Kimpton Hotels will open a luxury hotel in the Family Court building at 1801 Vine Street. The conversion of the 73 year old building into a hotel will cost about $85 million and will include 199 rooms, a 3,500 square foot ballroom, meeting and board rooms, a spa and fitness center and a restaurant and bar.

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