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Transportation

A Norfolk Southern freight train makes it way through Homestead, Pa.
Community

9 railcars from Norfolk Southern train derail in Pennsylvania, no hazardous chemicals on board

The rail company said in a statement that the derailment happened late Wednesday outside of New Castle, Pa.

3 years ago

A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains.
Community

Norfolk Southern creates fund for homeowners near Ohio derailment to compensate for decline in value

CEO Alan Shaw said the company was “undertaking these efforts and expenses without any judicial or investigatory finding of fault.”

3 years ago

Highway signs on Interstate 95, Route 202 and Interstate 495 splits in Wilmington, Del. (Khairil A Junos/ BigStock)
Community

Work begins to overhaul dangerous Delaware interchange on I-95 near Newark

Short exit ramps have led to hundreds of crashes at the I-95/Rt. 896 interchange. Drivers in the area can expect two years of delays as it’s fixed.

3 years ago

Shops, cars, and attractions are seen at Rehoboth Beach during the summer
Urban Planning

Rehoboth Beach to study parking and traffic this summer in effort to reduce congestion

The study aims to determine the extent of traffic congestion in Rehoboth during the busy summer season and find ways to reduce its impact.

3 years ago

Jahaad Atkinson and Ahyir Womack.
Community

Victims hit, killed by Amtrak train in Chester were 9 and 12 years old

The children were hit around 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the tracks in the 400 block of Wilson Street.

3 years ago

auto body shop
PlanPhilly
Community

Lawsuit filed against Southwest Philly auto repair shop is just one example of a ‘common’ problem, advocates argue

Residents complain of disruptive noise, “noxious fumes,” broken-down cars blocking an alleyway, and debris spilling into backyards.

3 years ago

Police are on the scene following an incident at 69th Street Transportation Center
Courts & Law

Philly homicide rate down from last year, but DA Krasner issues stern warning about violence on mass transit

Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.

3 years ago

Car parked in a bike lane in Philly. (WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Drivers beware: PPA is stepping up enforcement of Philly bike lanes

Starting in May, the parking authority will have a unit dedicated to ticketing cars parked in bike lanes.

3 years ago

Self Driving Cars Surreal Ride
Community

No one is driving this taxi. What possibly could go wrong?

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver's seat. The half hour ride was going fine until an error occurred.

3 years ago

NJ Transit
Community

NJ Transit passes the mic to mark Autism Acceptance Month

The announcements can be heard at regional rail stations throughout the NJ Transit system, including the Atlantic City Line.

3 years ago

A sign advertises the Wilmington Airport.
Community

Avelo Airlines expands flights out of Delaware to include Nashville, Myrtle Beach, and beyond

After a successful first few months of flying from Wilmington to five destinations in Florida, Avelo will nearly triple its offerings from Delaware.

3 years ago

an electric vehicle
Studio 2

NJ Wildfires, Push for Electric Vehicles, Studio 2 Trivia

NJ DEP Assistant Commissioner John Cecil talks climate change and wildfires. Then, the major push for electric vehicles in the past several years is getting more intense.

Air Date: April 20, 2023 12:00 pm

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(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Urban Planning

SEPTA announces plans to upgrade Key card system

The new system will feature an “open architecture” design to allow the transit agency to “make changes more nimbly and adapt to technologies,” SEPTA officials say.

3 years ago

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an electric vehicle
Politics & Policy

New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates, demand too high

The Charge Up New Jersey program has disbursed an estimated $35 million for the fiscal year ending this July, according to the state’s Board of Public Utilities.

3 years ago

New York City is visible over the containers stacked on the CMA CGM Marco Polo in Elizabeth, N.J.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court: New Jersey can quit mob-busting port agency

The high court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the Garden State doesn’t need New York’s consent to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.

3 years ago

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