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Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
6abc

I-95 NB in Philadelphia reopened after repairs made to Conrail bridge: PennDOT

The northbound lanes of the highway had been closed since April 1, when a tractor-trailer struck the bridge around 1:30 p.m., forcing the closure of I-95 NB.

1 year ago

Philadelphia skyine
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Environment
Philadelphia

Earthquake unlikely to cause much property damage in Philly, experts say

The city sits on stable ground, minimizing the potential for a significant impact.

1 year ago

Looking at a flooded canal
Environment
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

‘If it can rain, it can flood’: Amid severe storms in Bucks County, Pa. officials are trying to tackle rising flood insurance premiums

Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. Pa.'s insurance commissioner says “not even close” to enough people have flood insurance.

1 year ago

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I-95 North near the Betsy Ross Bridge is seen shut down for repairs
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Travel
6abc

Philly officers were escorting truck on ‘approved route’ before Conrail bridge crash

The Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond are expected to be completed by the weekend. I-95 NB remains closed.

1 year ago

test gates at 69th Street Station
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Transportation

SEPTA is piloting a new gate to help stop turnstile jumping

The transit agency is testing out a new gate system at 69th Street Station that would replace the traditional turnstiles currently in use.

1 year ago

Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Real Estate
Sports

‘A little undercooked’: Sixers arena plan gets another icy reception from design panel

Nearly 50 people weighed in during the all-day hearing. The overwhelming majority had lingering concerns with the team’s updated plan.

1 year ago

Listen 0:58
A truck hit an overhead bridge on I-95 in Port Richmond April 1, 2024.
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
6abc

Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond could be completed by weekend; I-95 NB remains closed

PennDOT is advising drivers to avoid the closure areas and warns about the possibility of significant backups on I-95.

1 year ago

The Delaware River Bridge in Bristol,
Infrastructure
National
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the U.S., including in Pa.

Iowa has the most poor bridges, followed by Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri.

1 year ago

Highway signs on Interstate 95, Route 202 and Interstate 495 splits in Wilmington, Del. (Khairil A Junos/ BigStock)
Delaware
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Delaware has seen a 16% decrease in traffic deaths

After nearly matching a record for highway deaths in 2022, the numbers dropped last year. But state leaders warn warmer days often bring a rise in fatalities.

1 year ago

rowhomes
PlanPhilly
Economy
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more money to buy a starter home

Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
6abc

The PPA is cracking down on sidewalk parking in Philadelphia

The parking authority will hire 30 new parking enforcement officers to focus on ticketing vehicles blocking sidewalks and curb ramps.

1 year ago

Mature trees shade a picnic area which is slated to become a soccer field
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Tree clearing in FDR Park gets approval from Philly zoning board

The decision comes days after a group of residents filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the park renovation.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
YWCA in Germantown
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

‘We’ve been waiting’: Case over control of the Germantown Y is underway

The city selected a developer to revamp the YWCA seven years ago, but the property remains vacant and crumbling. A judge could change that.

1 year ago

Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Baltimore. The major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water.
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

After Baltimore bridge collapse, Philly officials say they’re confident in the city’s collision protection

The Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross bridges are built similarly to the Francis Scott Key Bridge that failed, but they have major concrete structures that protect the piers.

1 year ago

Listen 1:04
Aerial view of a master plan of phase 2 of development
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports
6abc

Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia

Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.

1 year ago

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