Car Catches Fire On I-95 Near Airport
Crews responded to a car fire on the Platt Bridge on southbound I-95 near the Philadelphia International Airport around 11 a.m.
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Platt Bridge Westbound Reopened After Morning Accident
The lane reopened about 30 minutes later.
Platt Bridge Closed For Construction This Weekend In Southwest Philadelphia
Drivers are advised to allow additional time to travel around the Platt Bridge (Route 291) during its closure.
Platt Bridge Reopens After 2-Year Construction Project
After a $43 million renovation project that shutdown half of the Platt Bridge for almost two years, commuters can now breathe a sigh of relief as the whole bridge is now open and ready for use.
Platt Bridge Closure This Weekend in Southwest Philadelphia
The bridge will be closed and detoured from 8 p.m. Friday, September, 13th to 3 a.m. Sunday, September 15th for construction on the 93-span structure.
Tractor Trailers, Tankers Banned From Platt Bridge For Next 2 Years
The ban will be in effect for the next two years. Commercial trucks of 14,000 pounds or more, and any vehicles with hazardous materials will be prohibited from the Platt Bridge.
Trucks Carrying Chemicals Banned From Platt Bridge Until 2014
"In the interest of public safety and keeping the bridge from being closed for a prolonged period of time, we can eliminate that potential for any truck incidents and any type of incident involving a hazardous materials spill," Gene Blaum of PennDOT says.
Platt Bridge Reconstruction Causes Stop-and-Go Headache For Drivers
Penndot is now looking at stepped-up speed enforcement and more warning signs to slow drivers down.
Lane Restrictions Set To Begin On Platt Bridge
Lane restrictions are coming to the Platt Bridge starting Monday night as PennDot gets ready to repair the much traveled stretch of Route 291 that crosses the Schuylkill River.
Driver Killed In Crash On Platt Bridge
A driver is dead and three construction workers are injured after an accident on the Platt Bridge.
I-95 Southbound Reopened At Girard Point Bridge
Police have cleared all lanes of Southbound I-95 at the Girard Point Bridge after a multi-vehicle crash that occurred just before 6 a.m.
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Air quality alerts in Pa., Del. due to Canadian wildfire smoke: map here
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Philadelphia police are giving away steering wheel locks to curb auto-thefts
The Philadelphia police department is giving away free steering wheel locks to help stop the rising car thefts across the region.
Tips to save money this summer travel season
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Two young girls discuss meeting Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia
Two young girls speak with CBS News Philadelphia about their experience meeting Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Air quality alerts in Pa., Del. due to Canadian wildfire smoke: map here
Due to wildfires burning in eastern Canada air quality is low in the Philadelphia region again on Wednesday.
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Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is impacting the sunrise and sunsets as well as visibility all over the region.
Wildfire burning in Jackson Township, Ocean County
The NJFFS said Wednesday the fire has burned 70 acres and is 70% contained.
A nonprofit in New Jersey is granting wishes to foster children
New Jersey nonprofit organization One Simple Wish is granting wishes to foster children across the United States.
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"Zipper" ride breaks down at Delaware church carnival, sending 2 to hospitals
At least 20 people were rescued after an amusement ride malfunctioned at a church carnival in Wilmington, Delaware.
New Castle County's longest-serving crossing guard retires after 51 years
It's a bittersweet moment for the 82-year-old crossing guard.
NEXT Weather: Warm, mostly dry Tuesday with fire, air warnings
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny and warm, with a high temperature in the 80s in the city.
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Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster fighting side effects of cancer treatments
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What is HMPV? How to know if you have human metapneumovirus
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Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness at Bills stadium
The launch event included free CPR training for more than 1,000 people.
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Vice President Kamala Harris visits Philadelphia to meet with SEIU
Vice President Kamala Harris met with the Service Employees International Union in Philadelphia to highlight the Biden administration's commitment to labor unions.
Philadelphia-born Temple grad joining Phillies ownership group
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When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
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Debt Ceiling: The impact on seniors, people who rely on social security
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Center City bus-only lane painted red to make more visible
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Northbound lanes of I-476 reopen in Lower Merion after multi-vehicle crash
Officials said a deadly multi-vehicle crash had a significant impact on the Monday morning commute on the Blue Route.
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Wednesday's Phillies home game remains on despite "Code Red" air quality alert
The Phillies-Tigers game scheduled for Wednesday night remains scheduled despite the "Code Red" air quality alert in Philadelphia.
Flyers trade Ivan Provorov to Blue Jackets in 3-team trade
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Michael J. Fox falls at Philadelphia "Back to the Future" panel
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Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case, averting trial
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SAG-AFTRA overwhelmingly authorizes strike if contract talks stall
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Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has prompted a "Code Red" air quality alert day Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
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