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A close-up of trash on the sidewalk.
PlanPhilly
Community

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.

3 years ago

Young students cross Diamond Street in North Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Community

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.

3 years ago

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NPR
Weather

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.

3 years ago

Fan scale a (greased) lamp post during the Eagles' 2018 Super Bowl victory parade
Community
Billy Penn

‘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.

3 years ago

A line of electric vehicles on display.
Community

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.

3 years ago

Amir Richardson gestures as he leads a community conversation.
Community

‘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.

3 years ago

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Community

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.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

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A sign reads E-ZPass. The highway is visible in the background.
Politics & Policy
WESA

Pennsylvania 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.

4 years ago

Traffic on a highway in Delaware.
Community

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.

4 years ago

Dining on the 1600 block of Sansom Street in Center City Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
6abc

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.

4 years ago

A troupe performs during the 2022 Mummers Parade. (Michael Reeves for Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

Construction along Route 1 in Bensalem
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

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