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Transportation

a rendering of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge
Urban Planning

Construction on South Street Pedestrian Bridge starts in 2026, to be completed in 2027

The $329 million I-95 cap project will create nearly 12 acres of parkland and connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront.

3 days ago

a crashed helicopter
Community

2 New Jersey pilots killed in a helicopter collision frequented a cafe together near the crash site

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter near Hammonton Municipal Airport.

3 days ago

Philly's biggest news stories; from the pope to the Delco pooper.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025

From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.

Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:45
Customers look at items inside the SEPTA store in Philadelphia
Community

SEPTA opens pop-up store at Market Street HQ to sell logo merchandise

The store is doing brisk business selling everything from engineer vests for youngsters to shot glasses and water bottles for transit fans.

1 week ago

Listen 0:55
A parking lot with EV chargers in front of two spaces
Politics & Policy

N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:13
Worker up on a ladder working on a power line
Urban Planning

SEPTA still unsure about when Center City trolley tunnel will reopen after damage to overhead wires

The wires that power the trolleys were damaged during an attempt to change a key piece of equipment on the trolley power poles.

2 weeks ago

From left, City Councilmember Mark Squilla, Congressman Brendan Boyle and state Sen. Nikil Saval
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Federal bill would restore billions for Chinatown Stitch and other transportation projects

Congressman Brendan Boyle has co-sponsored a measure to reverse federal cuts.

2 weeks ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Philadelphia schools warn of transportation disruption as union leaders say a SEPTA strike is ‘imminent’

In the event of a strike, students will not be marked late due to “SEPTA-related travel challenges,” Superintendent Watlington said Sunday.

3 weeks ago

A man wearing a sweatshirt with the Local 234 logo on it
Community

‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines

Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.

4 weeks ago

Cars sitting in traffic on a busy street
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:07
An abandoned car in Philadephia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia has an abandoned vehicle problem. Here’s how you can get deserted cars off your block

For the past four years, the city has received an average of 37,000 abandoned car complaints annually.

4 weeks ago

SEPTA regional rail train leaving Philadelphia's 30th Street station
Urban Planning

Still struggling to overcome Silverliner issues, SEPTA will miss latest deadline

The transit agency has used up all available supplies in North America of a key component in repairing its aging fleet of railcars.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:15
A Waymo vehicle on 7th Street in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Self-driving car company Waymo officially expands to Philadelphia, has started letting cars drive themselves

The company will expand to more than 20 cities, including Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but no word yet on when people will get to ride.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:04
A traveler moves in view of a control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia
Money

U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

The REAL ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have been allowed to clear security with extra screening. The fees will begin in February.

4 weeks ago

A PATCO train pulls into a station
Urban Planning

PATCO makes minor changes to its weekday night schedule

Overnight weekday service is still suspended. The changes affect departures between 6 and 11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

1 month ago

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