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Streets & Roads

An up-close view of a bike that has a tag on it.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This spring cleanup, Philly is removing abandoned bikes across the city

As part of the Philly Spring Cleanup program on Saturday, April 15, the city is getting ready to remove dozens of abandoned bikes.

3 years ago

Listen 2:00
SEPTA bus passes through the intersection of N 17th and JFK Boulevard.
Studio 2

SEPTA Budget, Food at the Phillies, Studio 2 Trivia

Answering your questions about the new proposed SEPTA budget with Leslie Richards. Then, you answer Studio 2’s questions during our weekly trivia quiz.

Air Date: April 6, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:23
person riding a horse on MLK Drive
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Bridge repairs force 2-year detour behind the Art Museum, trail users say ‘probably for the better’

The MLK Drive Bridge was literally falling apart. $20 million in federal funding is paying for the fix.

3 years ago

An up-close view of an electric car that's connected to an EV charging station.
Politics & Policy

‘War without guns’ or protecting ‘health and our climate’? Del. debates proposed electric vehicle mandate for new cars in 2035

If the rule is adopted, 35% of new cars and light trucks delivered to dealers in 2026 would have to be electric. By 2035, that figure would be 100%.

3 years ago

Listen 1:53
A number of Delaware licenses are shown
Courts & Law

A new Delaware law cuts criminal fees for residents with low income

The new measure will eliminate certain fees and fines for Delawareans struggling to pay.

3 years ago

The driver of a soda delivery truck was injured during what may be a case of road rage on Wednesday in Abington Township, Montgomery County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting

Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.

3 years ago

The fourth phase of the Ben Franklin Bridge revitalization project focused on installing a new $8 million LED system
Community

‘Even more iconic’: Ben Franklin Bridge lights up Philly skyline with million-dollar lighting installation

The lights can be seen “chasing” PATCO trains as they go across the bridge, and will change colors to reflect the holidays or special occasions.

3 years ago

Listen :59
A municipal sanitation worker collects trash in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly touts trash collection numbers in City Council budget hearings

On-time trash collection is better than its in been in more than a decade, according to Philly Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams.

3 years ago

An Amazon truck blocking the sidewalk
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Businesses around Philly use sidewalks as parking lots, but rarely face penalties. Authorities say they’re stepping up the response.

One Amazon center was sent a “final warning,” but there’s been little action against repeat offenders like U-Haul or Dave & Buster’s.

3 years ago

SEPTA bus passes through the intersection of N 17th and JFK Boulevard.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a police vehicle in Chester County, Pennsylvania. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

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.

3 years ago

A silhouette of someone standing on a sidewalk is clear as traffic in the background going by is blurred.
Courts & Law

People are driving on Roosevelt Boulevard without license plates to avoid speeding tickets, officials say

The practice is common among those who race on the roadway, sometimes hitting speeds of over 100 mph.

3 years ago

Philly police officers at the scene of a crash near 15th and Race streets in Center City, which may have involved PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. (Asha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City crash

It happened around 3 p.m. at 15th and Race streets.

3 years ago

This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows a Honda logo at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh
Community

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.

3 years ago

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