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A woman walks through unclaimed bags at Southwest Airlines baggage claim at Salt Lake City International Airport on Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why flying is such a hassle, Sixers free agent pick, Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’

Lost bags, flight delays and cancellations, rowdy flyers - going on an airplane can be a hassle. We'll tackle the frustrations of modern air travel and more.

Air Date: July 2, 2024

Listen 49:58
A sign near a road reads Welcome to historic Salem
Community

New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems

New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
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
Urban Planning

Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly

The findings shed new light on the June 11, 2023, early morning crash that destroyed the bridge beyond repair.

1 year ago

Wilmington's port
Urban Planning

‘Game changer’ for Wilmington port: New $635M terminal to bring mammoth ships, thousands of jobs

The existing port has been operational for a century, but it can’t handle the 1,000-foot ships like the one that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge.

1 year ago

Listen 1:57
a streetview of The 400 block of Cooper Street
Education

Rutgers-Camden breaks ground on Cooper Street Gateway

The $60 million project will provide space for faculty, students and the community.

1 year ago

Voffee Jabateh and Ahsan Nasratullah
Community

Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly

The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.

1 year ago

Listen 1:00
Construction work
Urban Planning

A new $16 billion rail tunnel will connect New Jersey and New York City

The project is expected to be completed in 2034. Here’s what you need to know about it.

1 year ago

Listen 1:18
workers replacing lead water pipes in the ground
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J. and Del. to receive millions in federal dollars to replace lead pipes

Municipalities and utilities are required to create an inventory of lead pipes by October.

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
A section of a CSX train on tracks
Politics & Policy

Federal rail agency conducted a ‘limited scope investigation’ of Whitemarsh train derailment — meaning no report

The FRA officially deemed the cause of the 2023 CSX train derailment to be a sinkhole. The agency decided not to conduct an in-depth investigation.

1 year ago

Valley Green Road Bridge
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Federal money will help prepare 2 Philly bridges for climate-driven floods

The funding will go toward renovations of the Valley Green Road Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park and the Bells Mill Bridge near Morris Arboretum.

1 year ago

A person sits on the SEPTA subway.
Urban Planning

Can SEPTA’s infrastructure counter transit anxiety?

Transit systems like SEPTA aren’t absent from urban planners’ guise of how public infrastructure impacts users physically and emotionally.

2 years ago

Listen 4:30
The container ship Dali
Urban Planning

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

The person said Monday that alarms went off on the Dali’s refrigerated containers, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.

2 years ago

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River
Money

Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years

There’s a steady pipeline of projects planned along the Philly waterfront — including apartments, retail and a public park — even though one developer paused mid-construction.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
workers fixing the bridge
Urban Planning
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.

2 years ago

Pipeline contstruction
Community

Info about Mariner East-related water testing not public

The Pa. AG had reached a plea deal with Energy Transfer that included free water testing for residents who might have been affected by Mariner East II pipeline construction.

2 years ago

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