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An empty, closed to traffic Interstate 95, is seen on Sunday June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near Cottman Avenue. (Joseph Kaczmarek for WHYY)
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

A step-by-step account of the plans for I-95 reconstruction in Philadelphia

There’s still no estimate of how long the highway rebuild might take, but there’s a big push to make it happen fast.

2 years ago

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St. Anthony’s Italian Festival in Wilmington: A 49-year-old tradition that honors Italian culture and draws thousands of visitors

Wilmington's Little Italy is celebrating almost 50 years of honoring Italian heritage and culture.

2 years ago

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Mill Creek Recreation Center renamed in honor of Parks & Rec employee killed at work

The Tiffany Fletcher Recreational Center, formerly Mill Creek, will receive ADA improvements, a computer lab, and a mural depicting the late Parks & Rec employee.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia Zoo: Accidental deaths of 5 meerkats apparently caused by poisoning linked to dye

Zoo officials say the recent, sudden deaths of all five of their meerkats were apparently caused by an accidental poisoning linked to a dye that is used to mark the animals.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium at the collapse site.
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Philadelphia
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Transportation

Officials present temporary fix to reopen damaged section of I-95

State Police to escort dump trucks carrying construction materials to ensure “not a single moment is wasted,” Gov. Shapiro announces.

2 years ago

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A firefighter views the aftermath
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Philadelphia
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Streets & Roads

Following I-95 tanker truck fire near Delaware River, experts weigh in on environmental impacts

The risks of transporting hazardous materials along the Delaware River, in particular, remains a concern.

2 years ago

A line of cars and trucks
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
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Trucks face some traffic congestion after I-95 bridge collapse, PhilaPort ‘running smoothly’

Dozens of tractor trailers were diverted from I-95 for the second day in a row, leaving drivers scrambling to find alternative routes in Northeast Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Kids playing in the pool
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Philadelphia
Public Spaces

All of Philadelphia’s public pools to open this summer, with staggered schedule

The city pushed to hire 400 lifeguards ahead of the pools opening. Parks and Recreation leaders say the spaced out schedule will allow for more lifeguards to finish training.

2 years ago

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, left, meets with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at the scene of a collapsed elevated section of I-95
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Philadelphia
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Demolition of damaged section of I-95 wrapping up, rebuild plans forthcoming as Sec. Buttigieg visits site of collapse

The driver who died in the crash was identified by the Philadelphia medical examiner on Tuesday night as Nathan Moody, 53, according to the Associated Press.

2 years ago

Traffic backed up on I-95
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Philadelphia
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Traffic backs up as commuters navigate I-95 detours: What to know as work begins at collapse site

Demolition at the site of the 95 collapse is happening around the clock.

2 years ago

Portion of I-95 that collapsed
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
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Transportation

Officials say there is no clear timeline on when I-95 could be rebuilt

A timeline on when I-95 could reopen in Philadelphia is pending design plans to rebuild the section destroyed by the collapse. Demolition of the southbound lanes is underway.

2 years ago

Map showing affected areas of West Philly.
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Philadelphia
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Boil water advisory ends for parts of West Philadelphia

Equipment failure led to a boil water advisory for parts of West Philadelphia between Sunday and Tuesday morning.

2 years ago

A investigator surveys the aftermath
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Officials say driver lost control of gas-filled tanker before fire collapsed I-95

The investigation is under way to determine why the tanker fire collapsed a section of I-95.

2 years ago

Houses on 5th Street
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia developer on trial for faulty construction that left homes vulnerable to water damage

The cases are among many filed against Fishtown-based Streamline Solutions.

2 years ago

I-95 Collapse
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Everything we know about the I-95 collapse in Northeast Philly

This one could take a little while to fix.

2 years ago

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