16 sound barriers proposed to block I-95 traffic noise in Chester
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
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PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
Tens of thousands of cars drive along I-95 in Delaware County every day. For people who live next to the highway, that means the sound of traffic is nonstop. Here's what PennDOT has proposed to help residents in the area.
A tractor-trailer crash near Airport Road is blocking multiple lanes of I-95 southbound on Friday morning.
Speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
A car crash on I-95 caused authorities to temporarily close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
Drivers who speed through the construction zone at I-95 and Route 896 could be ticketed under a new pilot program.
Crews are replacing a guard rail on I-95 on Northeast Philadelphia after a jackknifed tractor trailer caught fire early Friday morning.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
A fiery tractor-trailer crash shut down I-95 southbound in Port Richmond for hours, Josh Sanders reports with NEXT Traffic information from Chris Garrett.
A crash resulting in a tractor-trailer bursting into flames is causing major backups on I-95 in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, thousands of Philadelphia students will soon have the option of going to school year-round — more on these stories and more in your Friday Digital Brief.
Crews were towing away the burned husk of a tractor-trailer after a fire on I-95 southbound in Philadelphia closed down the highway, Brandon Goldner reports.
I-95 south is closed from the Betsy Ross Bridge to the Girard and Lehigh Avenue exit after a tractor-trailer fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
The NTSB says an open manhole cover on a gas tanker truck may have led to the fire and explosion that collapsed part of I-95 in Philadelphia in June 2023.
A year after a deadly truck crash and fire caused a section of I-95 in Philadelphia to collapse, federal authorities are releasing more information about what may have caused the explosion.
PennDOT is going to start construction on Monday to install new systems to manage traffic on the crowded highway from I-95 to Villanova.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
11 months after a deadly tanker crash led to a partial collapse of I-95, eight newly constructed lanes are completed and open to traffic. The collapse and reconstruction have been an ordeal for nearby businesses. Nikki DeMentri checks back in with a business just blocks away from the construction to find out what this day means to her.
Nearly one year after a fire collapsed part of I-95 south near Cottman Avenue, the highway is expected to reopen fully. Meanwhile, Memorial Day weekend travel is kicking into gear—more on these stories in your Thursday, May 23, 2024, Digital Brief.
I-95 south has fully reopened in Philadelphia, nearly one year after a fire collapsed part of the highway in the northeast. Traffic will be fully reopened on each side of the highway by 5 a.m. on Friday, according to PennDOT.
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.
Police say 23-year-old Yazmyn Stewart led authorities on a chase that ended in Chester and fired a gun at officers on Tuesday.
The chase started in Wilmington, Delaware, went through Upper Chichester and ended in Chester after the woman crashed. Her identity isn't known at this time.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Photos of the Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia Spring Soiree on April 30, 2026.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. Here's what consumers should know.
Philadelphia is preparing for a planned May Day rally on Friday by shutting down streets and detouring SEPTA bus routes.
The exhibit "Becoming America in West Chester" includes a recreation of the historic Turk's Head Tavern.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Photos by HughE Dillon
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Justin Crawford delivered his second career walk-off hit to send the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Giants in the first game of a split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
A large crowd is forming outside Philadelphia's City Hall to mark International Workers Day. It’s one of thousands of May Day rallies happening all over the country. Earlier Friday, demonstrators took their message to a busy intersection in Ardmore. Madeleine Wright reports.
Memorial Day weekend is now only three weeks away, but in places like Strathmere, the beach remains in rough shape due to severe erosion. Now, help is on the way. New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details.
Restaurant owners were briefed this week about the possibility of adding a 20% service charge to bills as the city hosts 2026 FIFA World Cup games. No final decision has been made.
When businesses shut down, gift card holders are often out of luck. But customers of Rocco's at the Brick in Newtown say they were promised refunds that haven't yet come through. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with what consumers should know.
The exhibit “Becoming America in West Chester” opens to the public on May 1, showcasing months of research, design, and hands-on work. Wakisha Bailey reports.