Traffic
Out-of-Town Reporters Bash Philadelphia as DNC Host
The first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention is over, and speeches from Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama went over pretty well. Those who […]
I-95 Congestion: Huge Accident Northbound, DNC Traffic Southbound
https://twitter.com/WazeTrafficPhi/status/757550892052774913 I-95 is clogged this morning, and it’s not (necessarily) just because the Democratic National Convention and all its craziness is unloading today. A 10-car […]
You Can Now Run a Busted Red Light in Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill that will allow drivers to blow red lights if they seem to be malfunctioning and won’t change to green, the […]
Expect to See More I-95 Traffic Next Week
Construction projects will impact I-95 traffic starting July 10th. The three-mile stretch of highway between the Cottman Avenue and Girard Avenue interchanges is being reconstructed, […]
Pa. Lawmakers Should Get Serious About Texting While Driving
Let us now mourn the turn signal. I couldn’t assign an exact date to its demise, but there’s no question it’s dead. Drive on I-95 […]
Water Main Break Near Comcast Center Delays Regional Rail
.@6abc pic.twitter.com/mwrGShOBIY — Kelsey (@kelseySanand) June 2, 2016 A water main break that occurred shortly before noon today near 18th and Arch streets will cause traffic […]
Pa. Turnpike Shut Down in Bucks County
A truck fire early this morning has slowed traffic to a halt on the Bucks County section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While no injuries were reported, […]
One-in-Three Americans Is Hitting the Road This Weekend. Here’s How to Prepare.
“From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific…” Looks like it’s going to be terrific around here too, for the lowest gas prices in […]
Wolf Announces PennDOT Partnering With Waze App for Traffic Info
Crowdsourcing has changed the face of everything from restaurant reviews to fundraising. Now the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is using its power to keep […]
Traveling To or From Philly For Thanksgiving? Google Maps Says This Is When You Should Do It
If you have plans to head elsewhere this Thanksgiving, or expect to welcome out-of-town friends, here are some travel tips courtesy Google Maps (scroll in […]
Travel Alert: 86-Mile Stretch of Pa. Turnpike Closed
[UPDATE] The eastbound detour was also lifted. https://twitter.com/PennaTurnpike/status/631512701978681344 [UPDATE, 12:57 p.m.]: Turnpike officials report that the westbound detour at Breezewood has been lifted: https://twitter.com/PennaTurnpike/status/631508956595257345 ORIGINAL: An 86-mile […]
Fix It: The Terrifying Unmarked On-Ramp Near Eakins Oval
The unmarked on-ramp on 24th Street in Philadelphia is a death trap. I mean, look at it on the right. Located alongside Eakin’s Oval on the […]
One Way to Reduce Center City Traffic: Ban Private Cars
Dublin has one-third the population of Philly and is tucked within one-third of the square mileage. It’s comparably dense, but many times more congested. In the annual congestion rankings of […]
BizFeed: Another Hospital Exploring Merger; Navy Yard’s Sustainable Power Plan
1. Just Days after Abington and Jefferson Merger, Aria Health Exploring a Deal The News: Aria Health is the latest health system to explore a merger […]