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Streets & Roads

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
Community

Philly street sweeping season begins Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The warning period starts Monday and fines will be issued beginning April 29.

2 years ago

Dozens of arrests were made after a large demonstration partially shut down Interstate 676 westbound in Center City on Saturday. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Community

Dozens arrested after protest blocks Interstate 676, police say

Officials said about 350 members of the “Party for Socialism and Liberation” had rushed onto the highway on Saturday, disrupting traffic.

2 years ago

Highway signs on Interstate 95, Route 202 and Interstate 495 splits in Wilmington, Del. (Khairil A Junos/ BigStock)
Urban Planning

Delaware has seen a 16% decrease in traffic deaths

After nearly matching a record for highway deaths in 2022, the numbers dropped last year. But state leaders warn warmer days often bring a rise in fatalities.

2 years ago

Police recovery crews work near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by the container ship Dali in Baltimore. Eight members of a construction crew repairing potholes were on the bridge when the structure fell into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
NPR
Community

‘We got workers in the water’: Audio reveals new details of Baltimore bridge rescue

Radio calls exchanged between first responders when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed show a coordinated response.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Police: 2 officers are hospitalized after crash in Fairmount Park

Officials say a police cruiser and another vehicle collided.

2 years ago

Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Urban Planning
6abc

The PPA is cracking down on sidewalk parking in Philadelphia

The parking authority will hire 30 new parking enforcement officers to focus on ticketing vehicles blocking sidewalks and curb ramps.

2 years ago

White Horse Pike (6abc)
Community
6abc

New safety initiative announced to reduce crashes along N.J.’s White Horse Pike

The money will be split among 14 local police departments to increase patrols along the pike and for educational programs.

2 years ago

A sidewalk filled with ripped trash bags and litter
Studio 2
Health

Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario, Fixing Philadelphia’s Littering Problem

You’ve probably seen Liquid Death at parties, bars, and grocery stores. Yes, the tall-boy aluminum cans with heavy metal lettering ...

Air Date: March 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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A car hooked up to a charger
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New rules aim to boost EV sales as Philly drivers await more charging stations

A federal program to help states install charging stations has met a slow rollout, leaving EV drivers dependent on the available slower chargers.

2 years ago

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A pedestrian waits to cross Roosevelt Boulevard, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Roosevelt Boulevard is an almost 14-mile maze of chaotic traffic patterns that passes through some of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods and Census tracts with the highest poverty rates. Driving can be dangerous with cars traversing between inner and outer lanes, but biking or walking on the boulevard can be even worse with some pedestrian crossings longer than a football field and taking four light cycles to cross. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Roosevelt Boulevard’s speed cameras have been ‘overwhelmingly successful.’ It’s still Philly’s most dangerous road

More changes to improve pedestrian and traffic safety on Roosevelt Boulevard are on the horizon.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
Haverford Township building
Urban Planning

Haverford Township conducts study to make ‘Safe Streets for All’ a reality

With aging streets and an influx of vehicles, Haverford Township officials and a consultant are conducting a study to make roadways safer for everyone.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
A rain-filled street
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT to repair potholes on dozens of roads in the week ahead

The agency released a list of more than 50 state roads where crews will be working.

2 years ago

I-76 in Montgomery County.
Community
6abc

I-76 eastbound back open after tractor trailer fire in Montgomery County

Police have not said if there are any injuries or if any other vehicles were involved.

2 years ago

Paradegoers at Philadelphia's 2023 St. Patrick's Day parade
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

St. Patrick’s Day Parade set to kick off in Center City

Irish dancers, bands, and other groups will march down Market Street toward Penn's Landing.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Pa. State Police investigate deadly crash on I-95 near Bridesburg

At least four vehicles were involved in the accident.

2 years ago

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