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Atco Dragway announces permanent closure after 63 years in South Jersey
The Camden County race track made the announcement on Tuesday night.
3 years ago
If you’re Gen Z, you may never have touched one, but some local businesses still see the advertising appeal.
3 years ago
Whitemarsh train derailment labeled ‘wakeup call’ by rail safety advocates
Advocates are calling for stricter rail safety measures, increased transparency, and improved emergency preparedness in the event of train derailments.
3 years ago
Camden officials inspect ‘disgraceful’ apartment complex neglected by owner
Residents say All American Gardens Apartments have been neglected for years.
3 years ago
Norfolk Southern reopens tracks days after train derailment in Whitemarsh Twp.
Norfolk Southern, CSX, and the Federal Railroad Administration continue to investigate. Norfolk Southern’s preliminary findings indicate a sinkhole opened on the railbed.
3 years ago
Pew gives $1 million to the Free Library of Philadelphia to plan its future
The Pew Charitable Trusts also gave $850,000 to Drexel University to conserve Philadelphia's historical archive and make it accessible.
3 years ago
Fog, expected storms delay underwater search for missing children in Bucks County
A community vigil, meanwhile, is scheduled to take place Thursday evening to mourn those lost in the flood.
3 years ago
Under the new regulation, the state has the authority to “immediately” euthanize animals whose owners have not complied. Breeding is also forbidden.
3 years ago
5 people shot while attending vigil in Philly; suspects wanted
Police say the victims were attending a vigil for a victim who was shot and killed in the same area on July 5.
3 years ago
PennDOT says Dekalb Pike repairs will continue until next week
PennDOT found sinkholes on a private property adjacent to U.S. 202 and they are filling the damaged area of the roadway with a cement material that doesn’t erode.
3 years ago
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Delco; $1 billion jackpot still up for grabs
A food market in Garnet Valley sold the winning ticket, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced.
3 years ago
Gas leaked from bad fitting at Pennsylvania chocolate factory where 7 died in blast, report says
The leak at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading was traced to a gas fitting that was installed in 1982 and was determined to have fractured.
3 years ago
What to do if you’re caught in a flash flood while driving
Experts say the first thing is to stay calm.
3 years ago
The airport’s checkpoints are being outfitted with tech that gives up-to-the-minute estimates.
3 years ago
UPS paid $9 million in Center City parking congestion fines. Here’s a list of top offenders
If you've driven in the heart of Philadelphia, chances are you may have maneuvered around one of the companies on the PPA's list.
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