Streets & Roads
An 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
After tying its record for highway deaths in 2022, Delaware cracks down on speeders
After a deadly 2022 on Delaware roads, state police are teaming up with the Office of Highway Safety in hopes of a safer year.
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City: Philadelphia restaurants must have streetery permits by Jan. 9 to operate
"Restaurant operators, we fuel the city, we employ so many people, we provide economic impact for a lot of different areas. We provide jobs. Help us," said Sean McGranaghan.
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Why the Mummers Parade has a new sponsor and new TV partner this year
Also, a calendar quirk means the cost for city services will be about double the norm.
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Expect more lanes — and traffic — as U.S. 1 and I-95 reconstruction projects continue in 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing construction on the major roads in Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties.
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Mummers Parade 2023: Philly road closures and parking restrictions
Here's what you need to know about parking restrictions and road closures ahead of the 2023 Mummers Parade.
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Take note of SEPTA’s schedule changes for Christmas and New Year’s
SEPTA routes will run on a holiday schedule from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
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Camden County nearly doubles the capacity of its EV charging network
Camden County upgrades charging stations first installed in 2013, as more people consider electric vehicles. It also added 10 new stations.
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