Streets & Roads
Philly bike share program to expand in historically-marginalized communities
The city wants to nearly double the number of bike share stations and will concentrate on underserved areas in historically-marginalized communities.
1 year ago
More than 2,300 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest.
1 year ago
Traffic delays return as phase II of the Delaware Memorial Bridge project gets underway
After taking a break over the holidays, construction work is back underway to overhaul the driving surface on the bridge connecting New Jersey and Delaware.
1 year ago
Super Bowl Sunday in Philly: City announces road closures, parking restrictions
Here’s what you need to know ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, from road closures and parking restrictions to public transit and pole-greasing.
1 year ago
Neighbors, sanitation workers prep for ‘wall-to-wall’ trash if Eagles win
The sea of trash Eagles fans leave behind is “totally unacceptable,” one resident said. But the city’s sanitation force is “happy” to clean up after wins.
1 year ago
Missing crossing guard has North Philly students scrambling across a busy street
The William Dick School was without a guard for most of last year, the principal said — and a recent replacement disappeared.
1 year ago
Philly’s Driving Equality Act inspires similar policy in Memphis after Tyre Nichols killing
Philadelphia has a law on the books that’s intended to prevent police stops from becoming deadly, but some activists say more accountability is needed.
1 year ago
Listen 1:44An ice storm is unleashing treacherous conditions across parts of the Southern U.S.
Stretching from Texas to Tennessee, the storm will continue through at least Thursday morning, affecting travel and possibly knocking out power in some areas.
1 year ago
‘Please be kind to the street poles’: Philly 311 issues plea ahead of Eagles NFC Championship game
Along with greasing the poles, police are prepared to issue road restrictions for an area the size of 415 football fields.
1 year ago
Electric vehicles take the spotlight at 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show
A massive electric vehicle test track sits amid hundreds of vehicles on display. It's a big upgrade from the dark corner where it was at last year’s show.
1 year ago
‘This is a brotherhood’: Philadelphians voice support for ‘bike life’ at community forum
WHYY News and the Free Library of Philadelphia hosted a community forum Wednesday to discuss the multifaceted topic of motorbikes and ATVs in the city.
1 year ago
Officer hospitalized after head-on crash in Southwest Philadelphia
A police officer is in stable condition after a head-on crash Saturday night in Southwest Philadelphia.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania Senate bill aims to undo 2023 gas tax increase
Pennsylvania's state Senate on Wednesday voted to undo an automatic wholesale tax increase on gasoline and diesel that kicks in this year.
1 year ago
Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 most congested traffic cities in the world
Yeah, it’s rough out here. The 2022 Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard ranked Philly above Los Angeles and Washington D.C. for traffic congestion.
1 year ago
Listen 1:09Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase for 15th consecutive year
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise rates for the 15th year in a row starting in 2023. The 5% increase will take effect on Jan. 8.
1 year ago