Streets & Roads
5 dead after pileup on Pennsylvania highway that was caught on video
Dozens of drivers lost control of their vehicles and slammed into each other during a snow squall on Monday.
3 years ago
City in settlement talks with disabled Philadelphians in suit over dangerous sidewalks
The class-action suit claims Philly’s broken curb cuts and dilapidated sidewalks violate the ADA. We may know by the end of March if a deal can be struck.
3 years ago
Philly is expanding street sweeping in April, and you can ask officials about it this week
Cleanup crews are slated to come through 14 neighborhoods this spring.
3 years ago
After a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2022’s parade theme is “250 Years of Faith, Family, Friendship, and Heritage.”
3 years ago
Philadelphia Parking Authority head forced out, ‘lost the confidence’ of PPA board
The board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has decided to change the leadership of the agency that oversees parking and taxi services in the city.
3 years ago
Philly’s newest EV chargers designed to help drivers living in rowhouses go electric
The new charging station in the Port Richmond neighborhood was pitched as an incentive for low-income families to buy a plug-in car.
3 years ago
South Philly street ceremonially renamed for Point Breeze icon Dorothy Allen
The late Point Breeze leader founded a community center and fought against child hunger.
3 years ago
Washington Avenue planning chaos ends with city choosing hybrid design
The city’s final design to narrow a busy section of Washington Avenue will be a mix of three, four, and five lanes.
3 years ago
Safety and Equity on Washington Avenue
The "final design" decision to take Washington Avenue from 5 lanes to 3 was praised by many - then scrapped after concerns from vocal community organizations.
Air Date: February 25, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14The city’s Law Department is weighing its options on speeding up repairs, but a City Council member wants action sooner.
3 years ago
Canadian police clear Parliament street to end siege
With protesters in clear retreat, the end of the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government appeared to be in sight.
3 years ago
‘Welcome back’ discounts and new schedules address SEPTA’s COVID ridership slump
Along with some discounts, SEPTA adds service on some routes, but longer waits on others, to adjust to COVID ridership trends.
3 years ago
Tesla faces another US investigation: unexpected braking
The government says it has 354 complaints from owners during the past nine months about “phantom braking” in Tesla's Models 3 and Y.
3 years ago
Scrapping the original city plan for Washington Ave. compromises safety
Philadelphia planners have reversed course on a plan for traffic flow on Washington Ave, and it’s going to compromise the safety of neighbors.
3 years ago
Trenton receives $5 million grant to make MOVES for residents
The City of Trenton is getting a $5 million grant from the state to begin planning a transit system to help a majority of its residents who either have one car or no car.
3 years ago