The Ben Franklin Bridge is closing traffic to celebrate 100 years
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Watch CBS News
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Thousands of people, including local leaders from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, walked across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which connects Philadelphia and Camden, Saturday for the 100th anniversary of its opening.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will close to vehicles on Saturday and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
As Philadelphia gears up to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge is marking a milestone of its own: 100 years. Reporter Joe Holden looks back at its history.
Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Ben Franklin Bridge is turning 100 years old. Millions have journeyed across it since it opened July 1, 1926, connecting Philadelphia and Camden. Joe Holden reports.
On Saturday, July 11, the Delaware River Port Authority will host a 100th anniversary celebration for the Ben Franklin Bridge, which connects Philadelphia and Camden.
A 31-year-old is expected to be OK after a road rage shooting on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia Saturday night.
Three people are arrested after a driver in a stolen vehicle led police on a chase that crossed over the Ben Franklin Bridge. Philadelphia police said officers in New Jersey followed the driver from Camden and onto the bridge. The driver rammed into several other vehicles as they tried to get away from police.
Three people were arrested after a stolen car led police on a chase from New Jersey and crashed into multiple other vehicles while trying to get away.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
The National Transportation Safety Board released a list of 68 bridges to be evaluated for coillapse risk after a vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. Jan Carabeo walks you the Philadelphia-area bridges on the list and what the list means.
The cargo ship that got stuck in the Delaware River near the Ben Franklin Bridge earlier this week was finally on the move once again. The Coast Guard said around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the ship was successfully refloated during the incoming tide and moored at a nearby marine terminal. The ship ran aground Wednesday night carrying 45,000 tons of salt. There is still no word yet on what caused this.
The Ben Franklin Bridge will be shut down Sunday morning for the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge race. The bridge will close at 7:30 a.m. and will reopen around 10 a.m. PATCO service will not be impacted and the bridge's pedestrian walkway will remain open.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
As of September 1, tolls increased from $5 to $6 on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Walt Whitman Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge and Betsy Ross Bridge.
On July 21, thousands of bikers will ride from the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Showboat Resort and Casino in Atlantic City to raise money for families of fallen first responders.
Tolls on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey — the Ben Franklin Bridge, Betsy Ross Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge, and Walt Whitman Bridge — are going up this summer, but how much they increase depends on a vote happening next week.
Tolls on the Walt Whitman Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge, Betsy Ross Bridge and Ben Franklin Bridge could increase -but by how much depends on a vote from the Delaware River Port Authority board.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Philadelphians are questioning the safety of our city's bridges. Here's a look at the safety measures guarding our region's four DRPA bridges.
Chandler Lutz give you a look at our traffic cameras across the Philadelphia region and the latest on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and other local roads.
The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed Sunday morning in both directions so "Run the Bridge" participants can run.
Chandler Lutz has what you need to know on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge closure this weekend.
Police did not provide more information on what happened to the man. The bridge was blocked for several hours through the Thursday morning commute.
Police said a man's body was found on the Ben Franklin Bridge lanes just before 5 a.m. Thursday. The police investigation shut down the lanes for several hours.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
The Trump administration reworked and reinstalled the slavery exhibits at the President's House after a long legal fight.
A massive fire is burning in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, sending a huge plume of dark black smoke into the sky.
Nearly 100 customers in Norristown, Montgomery County, are without water after a water main break.
The longest-running game show in TV history is searching for its next contestants right here in Philadelphia on July 22.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
The Trump administration reworked and reinstalled the slavery exhibits at the President's House after a long legal fight.
A massive fire is burning in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, sending a huge plume of dark black smoke into the sky.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Nearly 100 customers in Norristown, Montgomery County, are without water after a water main break.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
The Trump administration reworked and reinstalled the slavery exhibits at the President's House after a long legal fight.
A massive fire is burning in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, sending a huge plume of dark black smoke into the sky.
Nearly 100 customers in Norristown, Montgomery County, are without water after a water main break.
The longest-running game show in TV history is searching for its next contestants right here in Philadelphia on July 22.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
After a long legal fight, the Trump administration reworked and reinstalled slavery exhibits at the President's House Site in Philadelphia, but the city says the fight to tell the whole story is not over. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford reports.
The long-running game show The Price Is Right is hosting a casting call at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bank scams are exploding across the country. In this week's In Your Corner podcast, CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sidorowicz takes a deeper dive into how these scams work and how you can protect yourself.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday due to extreme heat and temperatures that will feel like 105-110 degrees. An extreme heat warning is in effect for Philadelphia, and there's a small chance for scattered storms tonight.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Rev. Mark Watkinson in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.