Pennsylvania expanding parking options for trucks
In most recent estimates, there's only one parking spot for every 11 truck drivers. But Pennsylvania has a fix on the way.
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In most recent estimates, there's only one parking spot for every 11 truck drivers. But Pennsylvania has a fix on the way.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund daily operations for the next two years, meaning the transit authority's "doomsday" service cuts will be reversed and a 21.5% fare increase will take effect Sunday.
Parts of Kelly Drive will be closed overnight for nearly all of August. PennDOT said it needs to resurface the road. Either the stretch between Ridge Avenue and Fountain Green Drive or the stretch between Strawberry Mansion Drive and 25th Street. There will be detours. The closures are from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. They start Monday, August 4, and last through Friday, August 29.
The new addition will make it easier to move through traffic and pay for tolls.
A Philadelphia-based cybersecurity researcher has traced many of the text message scams about unpaid tolls to China. Josh Sidorowicz chats with him and shares reminders about what NOT to do if you get one of these texts claiming to be from PennDOT or EZPass.
With the Fourth of July just days away, PennDOT and police Thursday highlighted their impaired driving and boating enforcement campaign.
After an initial rollout to some extremely interested drivers, PA's "Let Freedom Ring" license plates are available to order en masse.
Part of I-95 South in Philadelphia will close overnight from Sunday to Thursday through July so crews can continue work on the CAP project near Penn's Landing.
The text claims that if you do not pay a fine, your registration, license, and more penalties will be imposed.
With the federal Real ID deadline just days away, long lines greeted customers Monday at the King of Prussia Driver License Center.
Pennsylvanians looking to get their Real IDs are facing long lines at PennDOT driver license centers like the one in King of Prussia. Reporter Eva Andersen shares what you need to know.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Time is officially running out to get a Real ID. You'll especially need one if you don't have a passport and plan on flying after May 7. PennDOT provided an update this week, saying driver's license centers are having serious issues with long lines. Siafa Lewis reports what you need to know ahead of that critical deadline.
PennDOT contractors set out to clean up trash on the side of I-476 in Haverford Township following an uptick in complaints about trash on the Blue Route.
On Tuesday morning, contractors with PennDOT set out to clean up as much of it as they could. They had their work cut out for them picking up trash on the side of I-476 in Haverford Township.
Route 202 between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard will stay closed through early June as part of PennDOT's $22.4 million sinkhole remediation project.
PennDOT's REAL ID Days events aim to help drivers across Pennsylvania obtain these new forms of identification.
PennDOT said the salt barns are fully stocked and the trucks are ready to go come Sunday morning.
Saturday is the calm before the winter storm. Our NEXT Weather team is tracking heavy snow for Sunday, followed by frigid temperatures into the latter half of next week. PennDOT crews are keeping a close eye on South Philadelphia as the Eagles get ready to take on the LA Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. PennDOT said crews are not only ready to mobilize and retreat the roads, but they will adjust their response based on the snow accumulation. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines.
With more snow headed our way this weekend. PennDOT, NJDOT and DelDOT are all ready to treat the roads. PennDOT has a special eye out in South Philly for the game. Kerri Corrado reports on how the city and state are prepping for Sunday’s snowfall.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
PennDOT will be repairing a bridge along I-95 in South Philly this weekend. Starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, the right two lanes and shoulder will be closed on 95 North between Washington Avenue and Christian Street. Those lanes will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday morning. PennDOT says to expect some delays.
After nine long months, this stretch of Pine Road in Northeast Philadelphia is open again. PennDOT closed the road in March to rebuild the bridge over Pennypack Creek. The project cost an estimated $4.3 million.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
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.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
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.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
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.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
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.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
Showers return as the weekend gets started with widespread rain expected across the region through the first half of Saturday. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Two juveniles are in custody and face multiple charges, including arson and causing a catastrophe, in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties Wednesday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania, officials say.
The family of the woman who went missing in Olney is still looking for answers nearly 10 years later. Siafa Lewis reports.
Hundreds of Croatia fans stormed Center City with a large banner ahead of their country’s match against Ghana in the final group-stage match in the city. Kerri Corrado reports.
Dangerous chemicals, guns and drugs were uncovered at the home of Eugene Horsch, 44, in Olney on Friday amid an investigation involving the ID of a missing person. Joe Holden reports.