Streets & Roads
High winds complicate snow removal in New Jersey suburbs
Even as the snowfall started to ease up by mid-morning, the wind was blowing the snow back onto roads that had been cleared.
3 years ago
Road crews in Philadelphia in a race against heavy snowfall, high winds
The city said it was focusing on snow emergency routes. They say the goal is not to keep streets clear, but passable.
3 years ago
Biden visits collapsed Pittsburgh bridge, touts infrastructure law
President Joe Biden is visiting the collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh that fell just hours before his previously scheduled trip to promote his infrastructure package.
3 years ago
Why no beets on the streets? Some places spray beet juice before snowstorms — but not Philadelphia
A decade ago, one City Council member did make a push for it (he’s now the mayor).
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup – January 24th
Another side effect for kids enduring a global pandemic: obesity. And, what's the real cost of salting winter weather roads? Plus, Kobe Bryant and "The Rise".
Air Date: January 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Don’t approach lab monkey missing after Montour County crash, people told
State troopers urged people Saturday not to look for or capture the monkey after a crash the day before on a state highway near an Interstate 80 exit in Montour County.
3 years ago
14 streetlight sensors are collecting data on a Center City block as part of a ‘smart cities’ pilot
Use of the tech elsewhere has raised some privacy concerns. Philly officials say in this case, the data is highly anonymized.
3 years ago
Buttigieg touts $1.6 billion for Pa. bridges as part of Biden infrastructure bill
The new Bridge Formula Program will distribute $26.5 billion nationwide over the next five years, helping pay for replacements and repairs of up to 15,000 bridges.
3 years ago
Speed cameras to monitor I-95 work zone and issue fines
After a nearly 50% increase in crashes in the I-95 work zone through Wilmington, Delaware state police will launch the state’s first speed cameras to slow traffic.
3 years ago
Steady snow moving through Philadelphia region
Parts of the region could see between 4" to 6" of snow. Here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
Receiver: Chester ‘not seeing a dime’ of parking revenue because of ‘one-sided’ contract
Chester’s receivership team is sounding the alarm on the city’s parking contract with PFS VII, which it found to be “very one-sided in favor” of the vendor.
3 years ago
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
Defects in some models leading to problems with the rearview camera and front hood, which could lead to serious accidents, triggered two separate recalls of the electric cars.
3 years ago
2 adults, 1 teen killed in fiery crash at Atlantic City Expressway toll plaza identified
The accident occurred just after 9 p.m. Sunday on the eastbound side of the expressway at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza near Exit 17 in Mays Landing, Hamilton Township.
3 years ago
Mummers Parade 2022: Parking restrictions and road closures
Here's what you need to know about parking restrictions and road closures ahead of the 2022 Mummers Parade.
3 years ago
Gym urges more oversight after PPA tries to take back $11M payment to Philly schools
The Philadelphia Parking Authority says it overpaid $11.3M to the city’s school district. Councilmember Helen Gym wants that mistake to lead to tighter oversight.
3 years ago