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I-95 Collapse
Infrastructure
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.

3 years ago

Crews work to remove rubble from a collapsed section of I-95 on June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass to collapse near Cottman Avenue on I-95.
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Long commutes start after part of I-95 collapses in Philly from tanker truck fire

Pa. Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll said the I-95 segment carries roughly 160,000 vehicles per day and was likely the busiest interstate in Pa.

3 years ago

(Screenshots via Twitter)
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Side effect of the highway collapse: A perfect example of Northeast Philly hoagiemouth

It’s not just how the dude speaks that has people in awe of his absolute Northeast Philly-ness. It’s also what he says.

3 years ago

In this April 4, 1996 file photo, Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber, is flanked by federal agents as he is led to a car from the federal courthouse in Helena, Mont.  Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” has died in federal prison, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/John Youngbear, File)
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
National

‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center, AP sources say

The 81-year-old Kaczynski was found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.

3 years ago

First responders work to extinguish a vehicle fire, Sunday June 11, 2023, that caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near the Cottman Avenue exit
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

Detours posted following I-95 collapse in Philadelphia | What residents, visitors should know

As crews and investigators begin to assess the damage, here is what residents and visitors need to know.

3 years ago

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the men's singles final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud in three sets, 7-6, (7-1), 6-3, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 11, 2023. Djokovic won his record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, breaking a tie with Rafael Nadal for the most by a man
International
Sports

Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final

This adds to the French Open titles earned by Djokovic in 2016 and 2021 and makes him the only man with at least three from each major event.

3 years ago

A participant in the 2023 Philly Pride decked out in rainbow bracelets
Business
Community Events
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Proud Philly originals: 10 LGBTQ-owned businesses with character and charm

With boutique cakes or humanely raised lizards, these spots turn rainbow capitalism into a way to support the community.

3 years ago

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is seen at a news conference on Wednesday after the team's game against the Dallas Wings, in Arlington, Texas
NPR
National
Politics
Sports

Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media ‘provocateur’ at airport

A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday.

3 years ago

Crews work to contain a tanker fire underneath an Interstate 95 overpass in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 11, 2023
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Section of Interstate 95 closed in Philadelphia after fire beneath overpass causes collapse

A section of I-95 will likely remain closed for several days after a tanker truck fire caused an overpass to collapse — commuters are encouraged to find alternate routes.

3 years ago

P. Kenneth Burns is seated at a podium, turned towards panelists who are seated onstage.
Community Events
Media
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Black men in media discuss their success and the power of telling authentic stories

WHYY’s N.I.C.E initiative organized an event to celebrate Black men in media, unpack harmful tropes, and inspire young artists.

3 years ago

Wei Chen speaks into a megaphone in front of a crowd and members of the media.
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Protests
Billy Penn

Thousands march and dance through Philly to protest the Sixers arena, chanting ‘Hands off Chinatown’

“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.

3 years ago

A view of plumes of smoke rising over the forest.
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Two wildfires burn hundreds of acres in New Jersey

The wildfire in Browns Mills stretches over 850 acres, and the Evesham Township fire has spread to 600 acres.

3 years ago

Reuben Jones
Media

WHYY News wins 15 Keystone Media Awards for investigative reporting, digital coverage

The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”

3 years ago

A room of people seated in chairs at a funeral home.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

Loved ones mourn Anthony Allegrini Jr., teenager killed by Pa. State Police

Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.

3 years ago

An LGBTQ pride flag is seen through trees
Community Events
Delaware
LGBTQ

Delaware Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival

Delaware's 26th annual Pride Festival hopes to draw more attendees than last year with a safe space for the LGBTQ community and allies.

3 years ago

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