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Fiery multi-vehicle crash under investigation in Egg Harbor Township, NJ (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Two people killed, multiple injured in fiery Egg Harbor Township, NJ crash: Police

Police say two people have died after a three-car collision in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township Friday night.

2 years ago

rendering of subway car
Urban Planning
6abc

Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed

The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.

2 years ago

Several people on bicycles block a busy intersection
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Cyclists take to streets to protest lack of progress on safety measures

A CHOP resident’s death on her bike last week, and a spate of pedestrian fatalities together set off a call for safer streets.

2 years ago

Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Courts & Law

Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement

The goal is to make sure Philadelphians don’t have to dodge parked cars on sidewalks and curb cuts.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Larry Krasner
Courts & Law

Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says

Prosecutors say Michael Vahey was driving nearly 60 miles per hour when he fatally struck Dr. Barbara Friedes. The DA’s office is seeking a $1 million bail.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
Cherelle Parker
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions

What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.

Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Public transportation users join in a discussion on their experiences with and desires for local transit service at WHYY News' Bridging Blocks event at the Haddington Public Library on Tuesday. (Gabriel Donahue/WHYY)
Community

Riders discuss possibilities, shortfalls of public transit at Bridging Blocks event

In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.

2 years ago

SEPTA bus after a crash
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Federal investigators order SEPTA to make dozens of safety fixes

A string of vehicle crashes prompted a rare, 7-month federal investigation.

2 years ago

Busy intersection
Community
Billy Penn

A deadly day in Philly for cyclist, pedestrian

A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.

2 years ago

A SEPTA train
Urban Planning

SEPTA receives roughly $51 million in temporary budget deal. It was expecting $161 million.

SEPTA expected $161 million from the state. It will receive less than 1/3 of that to hold it over until lawmakers revisit the issue in the fall.

2 years ago

toll plaza
Community
6abc

Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area

Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.

2 years ago

Second Wind Bicycles
Community

In Montco, Second Wind Bicycles repairs and delivers bikes to people who need them the most

The nonprofit distributed 650 bikes last year to people in need throughout Montgomery, Berks and Bucks counties.

2 years ago

NEWPALICENSEPLATE
Community
6abc

Pennsylvania unveils first new license plate design in more than 20 years

The new design commemorates Pennsylvania's part in the nation's 250th birthday.

2 years ago

SEPTA railroad crossing signs with cars on a road in the background.
Urban Planning

SEPTA is moving forward with plans to reimagine Ambler’s Regional Rail station

Nearly five acres of SEPTA parking lots, steps away from Ambler’s downtown, are earmarked for a transit-oriented redevelopment project.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
A view of N. Broad St. in North Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘No-brainer’ on Broad: PPA preparing to install automated speed cameras along Philly’s most dangerous roadway

Advocates hope the cameras will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries along the busy corridor.

2 years ago

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