Transportation
Opinion: Councilmember Squilla should rethink his stance on Washington Ave.
Slimming down Washington Ave. ignores its role as an evacuation route and a key connection in South Philadelphia, according to these “road diet” opponents.
4 years ago
Opinion: For our children’s sake, make Washington Avenue as safe as possible
These parents raising children in the Washington Avenue corridor want Councilmember Johnson and Mayor Kenney to ensure safety for pedestrians.
4 years ago
City to apply for funds to cap portion of Vine Street Expressway through Chinatown
The federal grant would come from a program designed to reconnect communities separated by highway construction.
4 years ago
A small plane flew near Biden’s beach house in Delaware
The White House said it was apparently by mistake that a small private plane entered restricted airspace. The president and first lady were evacuated but have since returned.
4 years ago
Report outlines causes of I-295/Route 42 wall collapse in N.J.
A report by independent engineers blames the wrong materials and a heavy rain for causing the wall collapse at a long-term road project in Camden County.
4 years ago
How to prepare for risky summer travel
Airline and rental cancellations, hotel prices spiking-- as the world still grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic. What to know about summer travel and preparing for the worst.
Air Date: June 1, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Air travelers face cancellations over Memorial Day weekend
Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend. They’re also dealing with a pileup of flight cancellations.
4 years ago
Latest wrench in the plan to narrow Washington Ave. has some cheering, others fuming
In a bitter fight over the width of a road in South Philly, a City Council member deals a blow to the plan favored by bicycle and pedestrian safety advocates.
4 years ago
How NJ Transit dodged those record high fuel costs
A financial hedge saves millions as most brace while filling the tank.
4 years ago
Philly voters poised to consider creating Department of Aviation
Currently inside the city Commerce Department, the referendum could make it a cabinet-level department to be more competitive with other major cities.
4 years ago
Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood
The company is urging those with affected vehicles to park their cars outside and away from structures.
4 years ago
SEPTA kicks off Regional Rail makeover by asking you to dream up your ideal schedule
Convenience? Speed? Frequency? The transit authority is asking riders to help prioritize what gets addressed first.
4 years ago
Pa. judge halts Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plans, for now
PennDOT could appeal the preliminary injunction to the state Supreme Court.
4 years ago
Buttigieg sends $5B to cities for safety as road deaths soar
Upcoming data shows traffic deaths soaring in the U.S. The Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address the growing crisis.
4 years ago
Good news for refiners, bad for travelers: Diesel and jet fuel costs are skyrocketing
As gas prices in the Philadelphia region continue to climb, jet fuel, diesel, and heating oil charges have skyrocketed.
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