MLK Jr. Bridge reopens to drivers after 2 year restoration project
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia officially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists Friday, and now it's open to drivers.
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The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia officially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists Friday, and now it's open to drivers.
After a years-long closure, the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge connection Eakins Oval to MLK Drive in Philadelphia is set to reopen Monday morning.
After a years-long closure, the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is set to open to cars and other vehicular traffic Monday at 7 a.m.
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia after a major yearslong rehabilitation project. The bridge is set to reopen to cyclists and pedestrians on Sept. 19 and to vehicles a few days later.
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The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Traffic on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia will return to normal this week, just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, PennDOT said on Wednesday.
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Interstate 95 Northbound will be closed and detoured near the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange starting Monday at 9 p.m. for emergency bridge repairs, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
Efforts to recover the bodies of those who are unaccounted for after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed will continue Wednesday, officials said. Two people survived the crash, but six others are presumed dead, authorities said.
Bridges by the numbers: 14% of Pennsylvania bridges are in poor condition, a report shows.
Following the bridge collapse in Baltimore, investigative reporter Liz Crawford looked into the state of bridges around Philadelphia. Federal funding is already being used to make improvements in the region.
It could be getting more expensive to drive electric vehicles in the Garden State.
Pennsylvania will direct up to $400 million in federal money to reimburse organizations that train new infrastructure workers on the job.
A temporary fix is in place, but crews will work overnight to repair a section of I-95 in Philadelphia after debris fell, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Homeowners in Upper Darby say they've been dealing with sinkholes near their homes for decades.
The Biden administration on Monday outlined how states across the country will be receiving billions of dollars in federal funding for high-speed internet access.
Two $25 million federal grants will go toward improving SEPTA's trolleys and North Philadelphia school zones.
The bridge over the collapsed portion of I-95 is complete and now the lanes are being paved and striped.
The first truckloads of a recycled glass material being used to backfill the collapsed portion of I-95 are now out on the roadway ready for use.
The material is about 85% lighter than glass and will be laid down in the gap where I-95 collapsed to create a temporary roadway.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
Day 4 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region continues Thursday as temperatures are set to hit the low 100s.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
Day 4 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region continues Thursday as temperatures are set to hit the low 100s.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
The other suspect in the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia remains on the run.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The Welcoming Center has opened a pop-up storefront for immigrant small business owners.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed Tyson Foerster and Dan Vladar to contract extensions and forward Noel Acciari in NHL free agency.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in signing LeBron James, according to a report from The Athletic Wednesday night.
The Sixers made a blockbuster trade with the Celtics and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and draft picks, league sources said.
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.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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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.
Police found about 58 shell casings at the scene of a shootout near 9th and Brown streets in North Philadelphia.
Bill Kelly says temps are set to be as high as the low 100s Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
CBS News Philadelphia was there on Wednesday as the group left for New York to see Bonner-Prendie alum Kevin McGonigle and the Detroit Tigers take on the Yankees.
The fire on Wednesday is the second one at the Feltonville recycling facility in less than a month.