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Josh Shapiro speaking with construction workers
Government
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Technology

Temporary lanes of I-95 to reopen this weekend, Gov. Shapiro says

Damaged section of I-95 will reopen this weekend to six lanes of traffic, after Gov. Shapiro announced an accelerated timeline.

2 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
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Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse

The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.

2 years ago

New public space on a city corner.
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly

Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.

2 years ago

Station-level interior rendering of the potential Rising Sun Station for the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway line
Government
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

City Council plans Roosevelt Boulevard Subway hearings following I-95 collapse

Spurred by the commuting troubles that followed the I-95 collapse, the move is a big step forward for the much-discussed transit line.

2 years ago

Construction on I-95
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Civil engineers weigh in on I-95 repair process in Philadelphia

Engineers say temporary fixes of I-95 or military bridges are not viable options.

2 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

SEPTA continues to report increase in ridership across multiple lines following I-95 collapse

Ridership on four Regional Rail lines increased 14% Tuesday and Wednesday compared to last week.

2 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.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Photos: Crews survey damage, begin cleanup following I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will issue a disaster declaration Monday to draw on federal funds to aid in reconstruction efforts.

2 years ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a press conference Sunday June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse. (Screenshot/Office of the Governor)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

‘It’s going to take longer to get to work’: Philly and Pa. agencies respond to I-95 shutdown after fire causes partial collapse

PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.

2 years ago

Renderings of the potential Rising Sun Station for the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway line
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

New station renderings: Building a cost-effective subway on Roosevelt Boulevard

One of the ways to keep the budget down is lowering the amount of money spent on stations. Community feedback has produced new renderings.

2 years ago

Architectural rendering of 76 Place
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Economic Development
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Sports

New renderings provide more detailed look at Sixers arena proposal for Center City

The renderings come while the city is in the process of evaluating the impact of 76 Place.

2 years ago

Listen 1:53
A window air conditioning unit
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Sustainability

Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer

It’s Pennsylvania’s second pilot to provide new A/C units and repairs to people who already received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Historical photo of the 'Luminous Liberty Bell' hanging across Broad Street.
History
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Billy Penn

97 years ago, Philly threw America one of the worst birthday parties ever

The layout and character of deep South Philadelphia is forever tied to the Sesquicentennial.

2 years ago

Dawud Bey poses for a photo in front of an apartment building.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Turning point: Philly developer wants to forge a legacy that transcends his past

Dawud Bey spent more than a decade in prison for drug trafficking. Now he’s building on city land and renovating properties with multimillion-dollar loans.

2 years ago

Listen 8:32
SEPTA riders board a bus in Center City, Philadelphia, on April 19, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Technology
Transportation

SEPTA to spend $22 million to upgrade fare collection boxes in buses and trolleys

The box replacement is necessary to swap out vintage units from the ‘90s that can’t be repaired, and won’t accept payments.

2 years ago

A bulldozer repairs a sand dune
New Jersey
Outdoors

Emergency beach repairs start in Wildwood amid $33M legal fight

Heavy equipment crews are moving sand along a stretch of badly eroded beach in North Wildwood, home to a bitter fight over how to protect its rapidly shrinking beaches.

2 years ago

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