Paid Parking Lot Under Ben Franklin Bridge Could Become Reality
It's something that Old City residents have wanted for years.
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It's something that Old City residents have wanted for years.
The Ben Franklin Bridge will light up in blue to honor the lives of the officers shot and killed in Baton Rouge.
Starting Wednesday night, the Ben Franklin Bridge will be blue to honor the five fallen Dallas police officers.
An overturned tractor trailer caused delays on Thursday afternoon for commuters on the Ben Franklin Bridge.
The Delaware River Port Authority has announced that the bridge will light up purple in memory of Prince.
There is no word on injuries.
Delaware River Port Authority officials say a nearly two-year track rehabilitation project on the Ben Franklin Bridge has mostly been completed.
Those reports were vehemently denied by the Secret Service then, at least on the Philadelphia side of things. But it now appears there WILL be screening on the New Jersey side of the river.
Major roads approaching the Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed that weekend, like the Admiral Wilson Boulevard West at Baird Boulevard and 676 North at Morgan Boulevard.
Sources had told several news organizations, including KYW Newsradio, that screening had been discussed in recent weeks and its use on the bridge was considered likely.
Law enforcement sources won't go on the record, but say the idea's been bantered about for a while and will, more than likely, be put into place on the Papal weekend.
A new apartment building at the foot of Race Street - called "Bridge" - is designed to provide a link between the Old City District and Philadelphia's waterfront.
Mayor Nutter and officials announced the Ben Franklin Bridge and other major roadways throughout the city will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit.
Starting today, PATCO will run on a new schedule as work gets underway on the tracks on the north side of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
No decisions have been made yet, but one of the options authorities are considering is keeping cars and trucks off of the Bridge.
An overturned tractor-trailer is taking out two left lanes on the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia.
A car fire closed down lanes into Philadelphia on the Ben Franklin Bridge on Sunday.
The next phase of the PATCO rail reconstruction project is now underway and should not cause as many delays for riders.
An overturned vehicle is causing a major backup on the Ben Franklin Bridge, westbound into the city.
If you're traveling between Philadelphia and South Jersey this morning, be aware: The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. in both directions.
The past few months of having only a single track to get over the bridge caused some headaches for commuters.
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.
Ben Franklin Bridge commuters should be able to breathe a sigh of relief next week.
In a letter to residents here by the bridge when the construction began, the DRPA warned of high levels of noise during the sandblasting and painting of the bridge. That was scheduled to go through tomorrow, but the DRPA says they finished the painting on Sunday.
Inside the anchorages on either side of the Ben Franklin Bridge -- long-forgotten trolley stops that were never put into service.
Clouds will increase Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures remain in the 50s.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
A Rowan University senior and her boyfriend were killed over the weekend in a car crash in Toms River. Her twin sister, a Temple University senior, survived the crash but remains hospitalized, as does her boyfriend.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Emine Emanet, who runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township with her husband, was reunited with her family Wednesday evening.
Clouds will increase Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures remain in the 50s.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
Philadelphia breweries are bracing for financial strain after President Trump's 25% aluminum tariffs went into effect Wednesday.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Police say Justin Smith, wanted in the 2021 murder of Dianna Brice in Philadelphia, was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Rowan University senior and her boyfriend were killed over the weekend in a car crash in Toms River. Her twin sister, a Temple University senior, survived the crash but remains hospitalized, as does her boyfriend.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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Emine Emanet, who runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township with her husband, was reunited with her family Wednesday evening.
Emine Emanet, wife, mother and one of the owners of Jersey Kebab in Camden County, can be freed on a $7,500 bond after going in front of an immigration judge on Tuesday.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
Delaware-based economist Robert Fry says the uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs is behind the recent stock market panic.
Police said 16-year-old Troy Kirkland was shot and killed on the 200 block of West 25th Street in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
A measles case was detected in a person who recently visited multiple Children's Hospital of Philadelphia facilities, health officials said.
Doctors say the COVID vaccine, which was created in Philadelphia, substantially changed the course of the pandemic.
A day after officials said new funding would keep Crozer Health's facilities open four to six weeks, an attorney says the money only covers two weeks.
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The new product is a wide-mouth jar which can be used for dipping potato chips.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade, which features a new route.
A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania State Police said they believe a three-vehicle crash on I-76 westbound Tuesday morning happened after a driver experienced a medical emergency.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
The Eagles reportedly signed former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal on Wednesday to add depth at the position.
Lion Sports Bar is offering $100,000 to anyone who enters their perfect bracket challenge. The bar opens March 13 in Chinatown.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
Brady Tkachuk scored 24 seconds into the game, Michael Amadio scored the go-ahead goal and the Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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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.
A man died and a teen was injured in a shooting in the Logan section of Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
The above-average temperatures continue Thursday in Philadelphia, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking severe weather this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Emine Emanet, who owns and runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, New Jersey, with her husband, was released on bond from an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detention center Wednesday. She said she is grateful for the support from her community at this time.
The fire, dubbed the "Scotland Run Wildfire," has burned 150 acres so far and is 50% contained, officials say. Aziza Shuler reports.
After nearly four years on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend is now behind bars. Police arrested Justin Smith in Atlanta. He's accused of killing Dianna Brice. The pair was last seen together leaving a laundromat in 2021, and her body was found on the side of the road with gunshots to the head several days later.