Streets & Roads
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
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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
New PPA unit contributed to big uptick in tickets for blocking Philly bike lanes
The agency launched the dedicated unit last month as part of a broader focus on public safety violations.
2 years ago
Philadelphia adds new amenities to make City Hall more accessible to all
The city’s ADA Unit was created in 2022 to accomplish as many low- or no-cost corrective actions as possible from the ADA Transition Plan.
2 years ago
Ocean City mayor plans to recommend ordinance banning e-bikes on boardwalk
Some business owners said they noticed people riding e-bikes too fast, zipping down the boards.
2 years ago
An illegal street race preceded the shooting, and Philadelphia police say they’re cracking down ahead of summertime.
2 years ago
The ‘Disney Hole’ parking lot at 8th and Market is sinking. Again
L&I promised to inspect the site — once home to the famed Gimbels department store — and issue any required violations.
2 years ago
Safer Streets for All Commuters, World’s Smallest Pacemaker, The Sugar in Our Food
The increase in roadway fatalities and Vision Zero, the goal to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. Plus, the World Health Organization's warning about artificial sweeteners.
Air Date: May 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:04Hundreds of off-road vehicles hit Philly streets this Memorial Day weekend, despite ban
About 500 people riding illegal vehicles hit North Philly Sunday, again showing that police enforcement hasn’t discouraged motorists.
2 years ago
Roughly 500 dirt bikes, ATVs, motorcycles flood streets of Philly, drive into Montgomery County
Police began monitoring the large group around 4:30 p.m., officials say.
2 years ago
Traveling from the Philly area Memorial Day weekend? Expect traffic
AAA predicts close to half a million residents of the Philadelphia area will travel this Memorial Day weekend — the most since before the pandemic.
2 years ago
Police: Fake grenade causes scare on Schuylkill Expressway in Fairmount Park
Chopper 6 was over the scene in the eastbound lanes of the highway just past Montgomery Avenue in Fairmount Park.
2 years ago