Streets & Roads
University of Pennsylvania Officer struck in hit and run
Investigators say the driver was behind the wheel of a black Ford Mustang.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Philly street sweeping starts again in April
The street sweeping program currently covers 14 high-litter areas of the city. The mayor’s budget proposal includes an expansion.
2 years ago
Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench
The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.
2 years ago
Multiple people injured after crash in Kensington
At least four people were transported to the hospital and about eight vehicles were involved in the crash.
2 years ago
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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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