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SS United States out on the water
NPR
Community

The fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic faces eviction from a South Philly pier

The SS United States has been languishing at a pier in south Philadelphia for more than twenty-five years.

1 year ago

American Airlines has announced the passing of Capt. David E. Harris. In 1964, Harris became the first Black pilot of a commercial airline when American hired him. (
NPR
Community

The first Black pilot of a commercial airline has died at 89

Announcing Capt. David E. Harris' death, American Airlines's CEO called him a "trailblazer."

1 year ago

Temple senior Rose Cohen plans to visit nearly 300 SEPTA stations.
Community
Billy Penn

Meet the transit-savvy student on a mission to visit every SEPTA station

Rose Cohen will rank each station, snap pictures and even pick up trash to make each stop better than she found it.

1 year ago

Boeing 787 Dreamliners are built at the aviation company's North Charleston, S.C., assembly plant in 2023. John Barnett had alleged that Boeing's manufacturing practices had declined and that managers pressured workers not to document potential defects and problems.
NPR
Community

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found dead

John Barnett made international headlines when he went public with his story, saying he wouldn't trust planes made in North Charleston, S.C., to be safe and airworthy.

1 year ago

An October 2020 photo shows a newly renovated bathroom at Philadelphia International Airport.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

‘Those bathrooms are going to get better at the airport’: Parker pledges improvements

Does Mayor Parker have a secret project to build Philly the cleanest, greenest, big-city airport bathrooms in the country?

1 year 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.

1 year ago

Police officer at a crime scene
Courts & Law

Transit crime is back as a top concern in Philly and other U.S. cities, and political leaders have taken notice

The Pa. legislature created a special prosecutor to go after crimes committed in the transit system, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker promised to beef up police patrols.

1 year ago

Members of the Armed Forces including the National Guard wait in the lobby of the New York City Mass Transit Authority Rail Control Center before the start of a news conference with Gov. Hochul, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in New York.
Community

New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes

The deployment of the National Guard would bolster an enhanced presence of NYPD officers in the subway system

1 year ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel speaks with members of the media following a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Community

‘We will not be held hostage’: Philly police seek 4 suspects after 8 teens injured in mass shooting

Nearly a dozen children have been hurt in the recent string of shootings. Mayor Parker vowed to “use every legal tool in the toolbox" to address the violence.

1 year ago

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Community
6abc

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

At least four vehicles were involved in the accident.

1 year ago

A train derailment
Community

Three trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in eastern Pennsylvania; no injuries reported

The township's police chief, Thomas Barndt, said arriving emergency personnel found “multiple trains derailed” but no reported injuries.

1 year ago

Community
Billy Penn

Could Indego reinstate single-trip option amid online clamor?

A rash of thefts led the bike share program to end its half-hour option, but that could soon change.

1 year ago

ATVs
Courts & Law
6abc

Philadelphia police increasing efforts to get ATVs, dirt bikes off streets

In just two hours on Tuesday night, Philly police recovered 15 ATVs and dirt bikes.

1 year ago

A SEPTA bus in Center City
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why has SEPTA once again delayed its bus revolution?

After two years of public comment, SEPTA’s bus-route overhaul is yet again back to the public for further comment before being approved for implementation.

1 year ago

This April 15, 2018 photo shows the Jeep logo in the south Denver suburb of Englewood, Colo. Chrysler is recalling more than 330,00 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, because of a steering wheel issue that may cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. The recall is for 338,238 of Chrysler’s 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
Community

Chrysler recalling more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to steering wheel issue

The automaker said that the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward.

1 year ago

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