
Transportation
Russia agrees to extend the Ukraine grain deal again
Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal allows Ukraine to ship food and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Black Sea ports.
2 days ago
Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon
The average new vehicle costs nearly $49,000, an almost $10,000 increase from before the pandemic. This is a look at today's deeply weird auto market.
2 days ago
SEPTA pulls the plug on KOP Rail, putting the $3B project ‘on pause’ after FTA concerns
Transit officials expressed disappointment. The project’s many critics are relieved.
3 days ago
Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over problems with brake hoses and windshield wipers
The automaker is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, as well as 220,000 F-150 pickups from 2021.
3 days ago
Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling
Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.
3 days ago
SEPTA expands program to get more businesses to offer free rides to workers
The plan is to offer the employer-sponsored deal to smaller businesses beginning May 1.
5 days ago
Norfolk Southern brings apology, aid to derailment hearing
In remarks prepared for Thursday's hearing, CEO Alan Shaw says he is “deeply sorry” for the impact of the derailment.
2 weeks ago
U.S. sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
The Justice Department said that the tie-up would especially hurt cost-conscious travelers who depend on Spirit to find cheaper options than they can find on other airlines.
2 weeks ago
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for derailment, Gov. Shapiro says
Shapiro's office said he will push Norfolk Southern to cover any additional costs that accumulate.
2 weeks ago
Philly street sweeping starts again in April
The street sweeping program currently covers 14 high-litter areas of the city. The mayor’s budget proposal includes an expansion.
2 weeks ago
No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase
Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.
2 weeks ago
A Roosevelt Blvd. subway is not guaranteed, but community input could help
One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.
3 weeks ago
Greek prime minister says ‘human error’ caused a train collision that left 43 dead
A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting bac
3 weeks ago
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash
The legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, increasing penalties for violations
3 weeks ago
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
Federal environmental authorities say shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment will resume Monday to two Ohio sites.
3 weeks ago