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a street sign for Chester Pike
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Delco boroughs seek main street designation to uplift businesses along Chester Pike

Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.

12 months ago

Fiery multi-vehicle crash under investigation in Egg Harbor Township, NJ (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Two people killed, multiple injured in fiery Egg Harbor Township, NJ crash: Police

Police say two people have died after a three-car collision in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township Friday night.

1 year ago

Several people on bicycles block a busy intersection
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Cyclists take to streets to protest lack of progress on safety measures

A CHOP resident’s death on her bike last week, and a spate of pedestrian fatalities together set off a call for safer streets.

1 year ago

Larry Krasner
Courts & Law

Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says

Prosecutors say Michael Vahey was driving nearly 60 miles per hour when he fatally struck Dr. Barbara Friedes. The DA’s office is seeking a $1 million bail.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
Cherelle Parker
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions

What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.

Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
People form a ''human-protected bike lane'' on Spruce Street
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The long struggle to reduce traffic fatalities in Philly

Vision Zero has made a difference, but more than 100 people still die every year.

1 year ago

Busy intersection
Community
Billy Penn

A deadly day in Philly for cyclist, pedestrian

A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.

1 year ago

Traffic going eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike proceeds through the electronic toll booths
PlanPhilly
Community

Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees

Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.

1 year ago

Columbus Boulevard
Urban Planning

I-95 construction update: Columbus Boulevard closures to start soon

Work on the I-95 cap project will reduce Columbus Boulevard to one lane in spots, which could cause major traffic delays.

1 year ago

NJ DOT humorous vehicle safety signs
Community

Humor on the highway: NJDOT wants to catch drivers’ attention

The transportation agency is posting safety reminders via its electronic signs, but the future of the campaign is up in the air.

1 year ago

People handing out water bottles to a group of people waiting to get onto a bus
Community
Billy Penn

Transit advocates offer water to bus passengers and demand a new station

The city should put the bus terminal in an Old City parking garage, they say.

1 year ago

Street sweeping truck
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

City says it’s cleaned 5,000 blocks, with 13,000 more to go

Some residents scoff, while others say it’s a good start.

1 year ago

Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Community

A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond

Millions are hitting the roads in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, which will likely cause traffic delays over the next several days.

1 year ago

First responders work to extinguish a vehicle fire, Sunday June 11, 2023, that caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near the Cottman Avenue exit
Urban Planning

Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly

The findings shed new light on the June 11, 2023, early morning crash that destroyed the bridge beyond repair.

1 year ago

SEPTA trolley
Community
6abc

SEPTA’s historic trolleys to return to Girard Avenue

Beginning June 16, the restored 1947 trolleys will once again provide service from Port Richmond to West Philadelphia along Route 15 on Girard Avenue.

1 year ago

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