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.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
More than a dozen kayakers were rescued from the water after being stranded along the Batsto River in the Wharton State Forest on Saturday.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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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.
The Memorial Day weekend continued to be cloudy, cool and rainy Sunday, though temps will climb a bit on Monday into the 70s. Following a gloomy few days, storms clear out and temperatures climb back into the 80s for much of the week.
Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, will temporarily worship at the Congo Legacy Center after a massive fire destroyed the congregation's historic building. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest on the church's efforts to rebuild.
A man was hospitalized after being shot by a Philadelphia Police officer in Kensington on Saturday. Police said the man refused to drop a gun and eventually pointed it at officers before he was shot.
More than a dozen kayakers, including 10 teenagers and four adults, were rescued after being stranded along the Batsto River in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest Saturday, the state Department of Environmental Protection said.
The family of NASCAR star Kyle Busch said the 41-year-old died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, which led to "rapid and overwhelming associated complications."