Category: Parking Tips
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Pope Philly Visit: What Drivers Need To Know
In case you haven’t heard, the pope is coming to the U.S. next week. Pope Francis will be the fourth pope to visit America. First, he is going to D.C. 9/22 – 9/24. Then he will spend a day in New York on 9/25. Lastly, he will be in Philadelphia 9/26 – 9/27. The city…
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15 Best Apps For Commuters Who Drive
Driving to work can be rough. U.S. drivers spend $2,600 a year commuting. They spend 38 hours a year stuck in traffic. Drivers worldwide spend nearly 20 minutes looking for a parking spot. (Unless you have SpotHero. Download our app for iPhone or Android.) But there’s hope. With these apps, your phone can make your…
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How to Park For the Chicago Half Marathon
Updated 9/24/15: All shuttles are full. If you don’t have a shuttle pass, you can park near the Metra Millennium Station (at Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue) and take a train to the race. See Metra Rail section for more details. The annual Chicago Half Marathon is on September 27, 2015. It begins and ends…
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Pope Francis NYC Street Closures & Schedule
Pope Francis is visiting the U.S. for the first time this week. His first stop is in Washington D.C. Then he heads to New York City. Finally, he’ll visit Philadelphia before returning to Rome. While in New York for only 40 hours, the pope is expected to cause major traffic and transportation disruptions. Here’s a…
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Chicago Marathon Spectators’ Guide
The 2015 Chicago Marathon is on Sunday, October 11. About 45,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will run throughout the city of Chicago. The competitors will start and finish in Grant Park. The 26.2-mile course takes runners through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. In 2014, an estimated 1.7 million people lined the…
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Parking for Game 4 Of the NLDS
We are good! If you’re heading to Wrigleyville for the game today, plan ahead and use SpotHero to find parking near Wrigley Field for Game 4 of the NLDS. The Cubs can win the series today, so this afternoon’s game–first pitch set for 3:37 PM–is sure to draw a crowd. The gates open at 1:37…