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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Transportation

A SEPTA bus is seen traveling down a street in Philadelphia.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

As legislators dither, SEPTA considers giant fare hike

Differences over a new gambling tax are holding up a funding fix.

7 months ago

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry cruises across the Delaware Bay between Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware.
Urban Planning

History meets sustainability: Cape May-Lewes Ferry goes green with $80M eco-friendly vessel

Since 1964, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has linked Delaware and New Jersey. With a $20 million grant, the ferry will soon go green with its first diesel-hybrid vessel.

7 months ago

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a sign for Wilmington Airport
Urban Planning

Wilmington airport terminal to triple in size with $5.6M federal grant

The bipartisan infrastructure law will fund a $10 million expansion project at Wilmington Airport that officials say will enhance the travel experience.

7 months ago

Listen 1:33
an Angel Bike with flowers sits as a memorial for Dr. Barbara Friedes
Community
6abc

Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

7 months ago

A closeup of the lights of a police vehicle
Courts & Law
6abc

N.J. woman, Pittsburgh man latest to be charged after chaotic car meetups in Philly

Officials said meetups happened last weekend at 11 different intersections throughout the city, attracting crowds and vehicles and resulting in injuries and property damage.

7 months ago

A SEPTA train
Urban Planning
6abc

After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know

Riders will be able to pay for parking fees by using the SEPTA Park app, kiosks, or via text message.

8 months ago

Employees with SEPTA on a new fuel cell bus
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall

The 10-bus pilot is part of the agency's efforts to transition to a climate-friendly fleet. But it has attracted criticism from some environmentalists.

8 months ago

Listen 1:04
DUI checkpoint
Courts & Law

Halted by COVID, Delaware resumes ‘five-star’ tool to reduce traffic fatalities — DUI roadblocks

The first checkpoint since 2019 occurred this month. The goal is to reduce roadway deaths, which in 2022 reached 165, tying a 34-year record.

8 months ago

Listen 1:28
A bubble artist entertained pedestrian on Walnut Street's first car-free Sunday of September 2024.
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Should Philadelphia get permanent pedestrian zones?

Many cities worldwide embrace pedestrian-friendly design and even places around the US are playing with the concept. But what will it take for us to get there?

Air Date: September 12, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:44
Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Community
6abc

Prayer service at Gloucester Catholic High School honors Gaudreau brothers

Inside the school gymnasium, photos, flowers and jerseys were on display as the community mourned together with the Gaudreau family in attendance.

8 months ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA proposes fare hike to affect most riders currently getting discounts

As part of SEPTA's plan, the hike would require all riders to pay the current $2.50 cash fare cost.

8 months ago

SEPTA Key kiosk
Urban Planning

SEPTA Key fails again for some riders, for the fourth time in recent weeks

A SEPTA spokesperson said it hasn't been able to calculate how much money it’s losing because of the issue, but said it could be hundreds of thousands of dollars.

8 months ago

A mini-transit bus is shown, with DART Connect written on the side.
Urban Planning

Delaware bus routes reimagined after study, first phase of discontinuation and expansions set for November

Businesses like Winterthur Museum have expressed concerns over the planned discontinuation and expansion of routes this fall.

8 months ago

Two people wearing Gaudreau jerseys sit and hold a kid at the memorial
Community

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow raises more than $500K as the sports world mourns

A GoFundMe set up by Madeline's sister Holland Korbitz and verified by the online fundraising company has raised more than $500,000.

8 months ago

Side View Of Young Woman Using Mobile Phone While Driving Car
Science

To get people to put down their phones while driving, make it a game, Penn study suggests

Changing human behavior around phone use can be hard, but Penn researchers found that competition, rewards and regular feedback works.

8 months ago

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