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Streets & Roads

A number of Delaware licenses are shown
Courts & Law

A new Delaware law cuts criminal fees for residents with low income

The new measure will eliminate certain fees and fines for Delawareans struggling to pay.

8 months ago

The driver of a soda delivery truck was injured during what may be a case of road rage on Wednesday in Abington Township, Montgomery County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting

Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.

8 months ago

The fourth phase of the Ben Franklin Bridge revitalization project focused on installing a new $8 million LED system
Community

‘Even more iconic’: Ben Franklin Bridge lights up Philly skyline with million-dollar lighting installation

The lights can be seen “chasing” PATCO trains as they go across the bridge, and will change colors to reflect the holidays or special occasions.

8 months ago

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A municipal sanitation worker collects trash in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly touts trash collection numbers in City Council budget hearings

On-time trash collection is better than its in been in more than a decade, according to Philly Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams.

8 months ago

An Amazon truck blocking the sidewalk
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Businesses around Philly use sidewalks as parking lots, but rarely face penalties. Authorities say they’re stepping up the response.

One Amazon center was sent a “final warning,” but there’s been little action against repeat offenders like U-Haul or Dave & Buster’s.

8 months ago

SEPTA bus passes through the intersection of N 17th and JFK Boulevard.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

5 potential pathways to solving SEPTA’s chronic operator shortage

Philly’s not alone: more than 90% of U.S. transit agencies are struggling with hiring.

8 months ago

A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Act remains in place after court rules against police union

In 2022 the FOP filed a lawsuit against a new city law designed to reduce traffic stops for certain vehicle violations. The Court of Common Pleas overruled their argument.

8 months ago

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a police vehicle in Chester County, Pennsylvania. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Officer charged following fatal crash involving bicyclist in West Goshen Twp.

Police say 75-year-old Michael Thomas Ghione was riding his bike when Officer Listmeier hit him from behind.

8 months ago

A silhouette of someone standing on a sidewalk is clear as traffic in the background going by is blurred.
Courts & Law

People are driving on Roosevelt Boulevard without license plates to avoid speeding tickets, officials say

The practice is common among those who race on the roadway, sometimes hitting speeds of over 100 mph.

8 months ago

Philly police officers at the scene of a crash near 15th and Race streets in Center City, which may have involved PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. (Asha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City crash

It happened around 3 p.m. at 15th and Race streets.

8 months ago

This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows a Honda logo at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh
Community

Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue

Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline.

8 months ago

A view down MLK Drive.
Urban Planning
6abc

Fairmount Park’s Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge closed beginning today for pedestrians, bicyclists

The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.

8 months ago

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.

9 months 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.

9 months 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.

9 months ago

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