Category: Travel
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The River Line Light Rail
The South Jersey light rail system, known as the Riverline, started on March 14, 2004. The line consisted of 20 stops and costed commuters $1.10 per trip. Rife with controversies, a 1996 study had concluded that a Burlington route would be less suitable than a Gloucester County route and there was quite a bit of…
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West Jersey Ferry (aka Market Street Ferry)
The West Jersey Ferry, also known as the Market Street Ferry, was more than just a means of transportation — it was a lifeline that connected the bustling cities of Camden, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Operating from the early 19th century until the mid-20th century, the ferry was a vital part of the region’s…
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Central Airport and Airport Circle
If you have heard “but where’s the airport?” while traveling to or from Philadelphia…; or more recently, “Where’s the circle?” There once was an airport there… the main airport serving the Delaware Valley, as a matter of fact! There was a circle as well, though it’s not as obvious when looking at it today. The…