Not The Ben Again! Overturned Truck Cripples Morning Rush Into Center City
An overturned tractor-trailer is taking out two left lanes on the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia.
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An overturned tractor-trailer is taking out two left lanes on the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia.
All that work to expand the Atlantic City Expressway westbound is done.
State transportation officials say car crashes killed 1,195 people in 2014. That's the lowest number since record keeping began 87 years ago.
Interstate 95 motorists will encounter overnight travel restrictions next week for construction at the Cottman Avenue (Route 73) and Girard Avenue interchanges in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Thursday.
A fully loaded car carrying truck caught fire Thursday morning, which is causing major traffic delays on I-95 in Philadelphia.
The navigation company TomTom released its annual Traffic Index report, measuring the impact traffic congestion has on over 200 cities around the world.
If you're driving in Center City Philadelphia today, watch out for crane lifts. They'll be closing a number of streets. Construction projects will also close a major route into the city.
Interstate 95 motorists will encounter travel restrictions this weekend and next week for construction at the Cottman Avenue and Girard Avenue interchanges in Philadelphia, PennDOT announced Friday.
All northbound lanes of I-295 near Landers Lane in Delaware are closed due to a truck fire.
The inclement weather and icy conditions Monday have caused several travel issues at the airport and on mass transit lines.
With several inches of snow on the ground, it was a dicey morning for commuters.
A salt truck, tractor-trailer and a car were all involved in an accident early Thursday morning in Paulsboro, Gloucester County, causing rush hour delays.
Rain freezing on contact has caused accidents all around the region and closures of highways like Interstate 95, the Blue Route and I-76.
Two separate accidents are causing major traffic issues during the Friday morning commute.
Police responded to the scene and shut down the left lane of I-95N, making room for tow trucks and equipment to address the accident.
Officials say the closures begin at 8 p.m. with a single lane, then at 10 p.m. two lanes will be closed and by 11 p.m. all lanes will be shut down. They will reopen each day at 5 a.m.
AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates about 100 million people will travel at least 50 miles.
An accident this morning is causing trouble for commuters.
Two accidents on I-95 Wednesday morning are tying up traffic and delaying the morning rush even further for drivers.
PennDOT press secretary Rich Kirkpatrick said Wednesday that anyone considering driving long distances on the highway should try to postpone their travel.
New Jersey lawmakers passed a pair of measures stemming from the politically motivated lane closures near the George Washington Bridge last year.
An overturned vehicle is causing a major backup on the Ben Franklin Bridge, westbound into the city.
The fire broke out around 9 a.m. on Thursday near 4th and Race Streets after construction crews reportedly struck a gas main.
The DRPA also says four lanes to Pennsylvania will be open during morning rush hours and four lanes to New Jersey will be open for the afternoon rush hour.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
Multiple rescue boats are on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
Multiple rescue boats are on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Multiple rescue boats are on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
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New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
Founded in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now with hundreds of locations across the country, America's Tire is where the tire experts are. Ashley Harder takes you to America's Tire locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
No one was injured but there were people evacuated and displaced after a fire at the Oakwood Gardens apartments in Lansdale, Pennsylvania early Thursday morning.
Snow removal efforts continue in Philadelphia, and early Thursday morning we saw crews getting to work near the major Broad Street and Erie Avenue intersection in North Philly.
If near-freezing temperatures felt like a reprieve from last week's Arctic blast, get ready. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking an Arctic front that could bring snow squalls and showers to the Philadelphia region, plus dangerous cold temperatures that will make it feel like -12 on Saturday morning.
Police are investigating a reported rape at Eastern University in Delaware County. The school's department of public safety said a student reported being sexually assaulted by multiple people in a dorm.