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Transportation

a pothole in the street
Urban Planning

New Jersey has a new law requiring more information about potholes from the state Department of Transportation

A state lawmaker says the law will provide greater transparency and help legislators budget for needed infrastructure work.

3 months ago

Listen 0:59
A demolition crew member walking toward a bulldozer
Courts & Law

Owners of cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge sue company that built vessel

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Pennsylvania last week alleges negligence in the design of a critical switchboard on the ship.

3 months ago

a sign on Market Street reads THIS ROAD TO BE CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION AUGUST 4, 2025
Urban Planning
6abc

Part of Market Street in Philadelphia’s Old City closing for months due to construction

Westbound lanes of Market Street in Old City are closing to traffic Monday and will remain closed until mid-November.

3 months ago

Firefighters work to clean up hot dogs spilled from a truck on a highly traveled interstate
Community

Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters’ wurst nightmare

State police said the tractor trailer had an unspecified mechanical problem that caused it to push into a passenger vehicle.

3 months ago

Public transit supporters rallied outside SEPTA headquarters
Politics & Policy

Philly-area Republicans present a plan to increase SEPTA accountability, but provide no financial support

As SEPTA service cuts loom, Republican state senators lay out a transit transparency bill that offers oversight, but not funding.

3 months ago

Airplane pulls up to a gate at Philadelphia International Airport
Community
Billy Penn

Philly airport ranked 3rd-worst in the U.S. in a recent survey. Is it really that bad?

AirHelp ranked PHL low on its national list, largely due to an emphasis on flight delays in its scoring.

3 months ago

Artist image of Glassboro-Camden Line South Camden Station
Community

Glassboro-Camden Line closer than ever, but hurdles remain before construction can begin

Some of the final documents and tests were completed before the construction of Glassboro-Camden Line, but hurdles could still derail the project.

3 months ago

A SEPTA train
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

SEPTA cuts loom with August deadline: Will they affect you?

Transit service riders face reduced service, higher fares and the elimination of dozens of routes just as school and work pick up again in late August.

4 months ago

protesters hold signs, one reading SAVE OUR FUTURE SAVE SEPTA
Urban Planning

‘Much more difficult’: SEPTA says students who rely on public transit should make alternate plans

SEPTA’s service cuts go into effect one day before the opening of Philly’s public schools. The transit agency is warning students to prepare.

4 months ago

Listen 1:13
Waymo communications manager Julia Ilina
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The self-driving car revolution

Tech company Waymo is testing robotaxis on streets and highways in Philadelphia. Have self-driving cars finally arrived? And would you hitch a ride in a cab without a driver?

Air Date: July 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:38
The Lancaster Airport Authority building
Community
6abc

Pilot killed after small plane crashes near Lancaster Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed in a field moments after taking off from the Lancaster County airport.

4 months ago

Schuylkill Expressway
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

3 PennDOT projects are nearing completion in and near Philly that could ease your commute

Major upgrades to U.S. 1, I-76 and Sumneytown Pike are almost done, which could mean smoother drives ahead for Philly-area commuters.

4 months ago

the face of a protester with a sign reading SAVE SEPTA
Urban Planning

SEPTA cuts still looming as riders prepare to lose access to familiar routes

The transit agency is facing severe cutbacks of service and fare hikes if it doesn’t receive money from Harrisburg soon.

4 months ago

Listen 5:16
30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Urban Planning

Proposals for a new statue memorializing William H. Gray III at 30th Street Station get community feedback this week

Organizers say the project “enjoyed tremendous support in terms of its fundraising,” but now they’re hoping for more public engagement.

4 months ago

A PATCO train pulls into a station
Urban Planning

PATCO is phasing in service changes starting Monday for deep cleaning

The first phase of the rollout will temporarily close specific stations from midnight to 4:30 a.m.

4 months ago

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