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Streets & Roads

A century-old gas station located at 20th and Arch streets took a slow roll through the city to its new home in Fairmount Park
Community
6abc

Historic Philadelphia gas station moves to new home in Fairmount Park

At 10 p.m., workers began driving the gas station very slowly to its new home a few miles away.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down the street
Community

After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped

SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.

3 years ago

Clear drifting marks shown on the road at the  intersection of Spring Garden and N 23rd streets. (Ella Lathan/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Will Philly’s new mayor try to curb street racing?

Four-wheelers and dirt bikes are a common occurrence on Philly streets, and some mayoral candidates want this change.

3 years ago

Crime tape is visible in front of a van that has a sign that reads
Community
6abc

University of Pennsylvania Officer struck in hit and run

Investigators say the driver was behind the wheel of a black Ford Mustang.

3 years ago

Brand-new Nissan vehicles sit on a sales lot in Richmond, Calif.
NPR
Money

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.

3 years ago

Ford Logo
NPR
Community

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.

3 years ago

Viewer video shows the smoking rubber and dangerous driving near the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday at 11 p.m. (6abc)
Community
6abc

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.

3 years ago

Several trash bags are in the foreground on the side of a road.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

3 years ago

Rendering of the aerial view of the new park at Penn's Landing. (HargreavesJones)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

3 years ago

Multiple people were injured after a messy crash in the Kensington section of the city
Community
6abc

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.

3 years ago

An Indego bike dock at Race Street Pier
Urban Planning

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.

3 years ago

A United Airlines flight is de-iced before takeoff during a winter storm at Denver International Airport on Wednesday in Denve
NPR
Weather

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.

3 years ago

Workers pour ultra-high-performance concrete along the New Jersey-bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge during last year's phase one of the project
Community

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.

3 years ago

An Eagles banner hangs on a building in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

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.

3 years ago

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