5 Philadelphia area bridges on NTSB list of collapse risks
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
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An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
Sources said the SS United States could come close to striking the Walt Whitman Bridge, and the Coast Guard is concerned about the ship's condition.
As of September 1, tolls increased from $5 to $6 on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Walt Whitman Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge and Betsy Ross Bridge.
Aug. 31 is the last day to pay the old toll of $5 over the Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges before the new $6 toll takes effect.
Tolls on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey — the Ben Franklin Bridge, Betsy Ross Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge, and Walt Whitman Bridge — are going up this summer, but how much they increase depends on a vote happening next week.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen on the Walt Whitman Bridge due to a fire along the Delaware River Waterfront in Gloucester City, New Jersey on Tuesday.
Traffic is moving again on the Walt Whitman Bridge after a fire sent smoke billowing onto the bridge Tuesday morning. All of the smoke came from a burning crane. It caught fire at the port along the Delaware River Waterfront in Gloucester City.
After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Philadelphians are questioning the safety of our city's bridges. Here's a look at the safety measures guarding our region's four DRPA bridges.
Officials suggest travelers allow for additional travel time or consider alternate routes.
Officials say the bridge will close so a new overhead sign structure can be installed across all lanes of the bridge.
Traffic is being diverted on I-676 toward the Ben Franklin Bridge.
All eastbound lanes were closed, causing major traffic delays.
Fire crews used the jaws of life to extract the victim who is believed to have non-life threatening injuries.
Police are working on closing the road off as they clean up debris.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. on the northbound ramp from I-95 to the bridge.
An overturned vehicle halted traffic on the Walt Whitman Bridge on Friday afternoon.
State Police are on the scene responding to the fire. Authorities believe one of the tires on the tractor trailer started the fire.
Philadelphia police are investigating the discovery of a body that was pulled from the Delaware River Tuesday.
A June inspection found damage to several gusset plates -- the steel sheets that connect trusses.
If you want to haul something heavier than 80,000 pounds over the Walt Whitman Bridge, you won't get a permit to do so for a while.
One obstacle on the Pennsylvania side of the Walt Whitman is about to disappear.
State troopers were forced to break the victim's car window in order to get him out of the vehicle. Authorities attempted CPR on the male and transported him to Cooper Hospital where he was pronounced dead around 8:00 a.m.
Pennsylvania is among the nation's leaders in bridges that both lack backup protection against collapse in case a single, vital component fails and are designated by highway officials as being in need of repair.
All lanes of Interstate 95 near Broad Street are open after a tractor trailer caught fire, halting traffic along the highway Sunday morning.
Notice something different these days on the Walt Whitman Bridge? Those cattle chutes are gone, a sign that the $140 million re-decking project is entering its final phase.
Clergy and faith leaders are holding a protest outside the ICE Philadelphia field office to block agents from leaving in their vehicles.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
Clergy and faith leaders are holding a protest outside the ICE Philadelphia field office to block agents from leaving in their vehicles.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Clergy and faith leaders are holding a protest outside the ICE Philadelphia field office to block agents from leaving in their vehicles.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Road conditions are improving on Tuesday, but it's still dangerously cold Tuesday morning with more exceptionally low temperatures expected on Wednesday morning. Brandon Goldner reports.
As we deal with Arctic wind chills across the Philadelphia region and the coldest temperatures of the season so far, our NEXT Weather team is also tracking the possibility of a snow storm for Sunday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive again, thanks to a new state law signed by outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell and Wakisha Bailey tested out their own cursive skills to see how their penmanship stands up.
President Trump will be heading to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and is expected to discuss the U.S. economy and his desire to acquire the Arctic island Greenland. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Frank Olivieri Sr., who took over Pat's King of Steaks after his father and uncle started the business, died Sunday at the age of 87, his family said.