Tolls increase on 4 bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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.
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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.
This week's rainy weather continues again Tuesday in the Philadelphia, Pa. region - meanwhile drivers are dealing with a closure on I-95 northbound, while the city will soon have new locations for residents to drop off their mail-in ballot or get help voting in the 2024 Pennsylvania primary in April and the November presidential election. Janelle Burrell and Don Bell have the top Philadelphia news headlines this morning, April 2, 2024 with weather from Kate Bilo and traffic from Chandler Lutz.
Interstate 95 Northbound will be closed and detoured near the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange starting Monday at 9 p.m. for emergency bridge repairs, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
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.
A junkyard fire in Port Richmond is causing delays on the Betsy Ross Bridge on Monday afternoon.
A crash on the Betsy Ross Bridge is snarling traffic Monday morning.
The newly-built ramps off the Philadelphia end of the Betsy Ross Bridge aren't ready to connect drivers to Aramingo Avenue just yet.
It could be a traffic headache for many tonight.
Motorists will see nighttime lane closures beginning next Monday on Interstate 95 between Cottman Avenue and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges.
Two dogs were caught on video running loose on the Betsy Ross on ramp Thursday afternoon.
An accident has snarled traffic on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross Bridge.
Major construction projects on some busy roadways across the Philadelphia area will continue in this new year.
Two accidents on I-95 Wednesday morning are tying up traffic and delaying the morning rush even further for drivers.
One obstacle on the Pennsylvania side of the Walt Whitman is about to disappear.
PennDOT will host an open house public meeting on Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to present plans to improve I-95 from Wheatsheaf Lane to Levick Street and to extend Adams Avenue in Philadelphia.
Interstate 95 southbound was closed near the Betsy Ross Bridge exit due to a fatal accident, involving a car and a tractor trailer.
An important link in the City's Delaware River front plans, currently held up in a money dispute, might yet bring people back to an area time forgot.
Police recovered a body that was found floating overnight in the Delaware River in Camden County.
Thousands of flights are canceled and public transportation service is suspended throughout the area due to Hurricane Irene.
"Tolls will increase going from $4 per car to $5 and there'll be a 25-percent increase for all the other vehicles," John Matheussen, CEO of the Delaware River Port Authority says.
Drivers who cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania on four Philadelphia-area bridges will have to pay a dollar more starting Friday.
Philadelphia firefighters battled a smoky, three-alarm blaze that broke out at a recycling plant in the city's Bridesburg section Wednesday afternoon.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
A man believed to be around 20 years old was shot in the chest and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday night, police said.
A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
A man believed to be around 20 years old was shot in the chest and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday night, police said.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
Mitzvah Circle, a Lansdale-based nonprofit, distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region in an effort to combat hygiene insecurity.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
A Trenton man was charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl while she was sleeping during an in-home prayer service.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
This weekend's weather in the Philadelphia area is noticeably warmer than last, with a high of 50 degrees in the city on Saturday.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
After playing with broken ribs, one of his Pro Bowl Eagles teammates compared Kenny Pickett to a Super Bowl-winning QB.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
The secret is out about the "Mormon Missile": Eagles third-string QB Tanner McKee showed Sunday he could play in the NFL.
Kenny Pickett, who grew up cheering for the Eagles, was Philadelphia's starting quarterback Sunday against Dallas before a rib injury forced him out of the game in the third quarter.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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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 15-year-old boy died at a hospital after being shot, and a 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to a statement from Wilmington police.
As we close out 2024, there are some encouraging numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department as crime numbers are down for the first time since before the pandemic.
Philadelphia's Kelly Drive has reopened after a crash near Boathouse Row.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Sheriff's departments in Atlantic, Berks, Bucks, Montgomery and Northampton counties have all issued similar warnings this year due to an increase in government imposter scam calls.