Streets & Roads
5 potential pathways to solving SEPTA’s chronic operator shortage
Philly’s not alone: more than 90% of U.S. transit agencies are struggling with hiring.
1 year ago
Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Act remains in place after court rules against police union
In 2022 the FOP filed a lawsuit against a new city law designed to reduce traffic stops for certain vehicle violations. The Court of Common Pleas overruled their argument.
1 year ago
Officer charged following fatal crash involving bicyclist in West Goshen Twp.
Police say 75-year-old Michael Thomas Ghione was riding his bike when Officer Listmeier hit him from behind.
1 year ago
The practice is common among those who race on the roadway, sometimes hitting speeds of over 100 mph.
1 year ago
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City crash
It happened around 3 p.m. at 15th and Race streets.
1 year ago
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline.
1 year ago
Fairmount Park’s Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge closed beginning today for pedestrians, bicyclists
The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.
1 year ago
Historic Philadelphia gas station moves to new home in Fairmount Park
At 10 p.m., workers began driving the gas station very slowly to its new home a few miles away.
1 year ago
After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped
SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.
1 year ago
Will Philly’s new mayor try to curb street racing?
Four-wheelers and dirt bikes are a common occurrence on Philly streets, and some mayoral candidates want this change.
1 year ago
University of Pennsylvania Officer struck in hit and run
Investigators say the driver was behind the wheel of a black Ford Mustang.
1 year ago
Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon
The average new vehicle costs nearly $49,000, an almost $10,000 increase from before the pandemic. This is a look at today's deeply weird auto market.
1 year ago
Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over problems with brake hoses and windshield wipers
The automaker is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, as well as 220,000 F-150 pickups from 2021.
1 year ago
Video captures reckless driving in Philly’s Spring Garden neighborhood
Hundreds of drivers were caught on video as they met up near the Art Museum on Saturday night.
1 year ago
Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say
The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.
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