Some State Lawmakers Casting Wary Eye on Red Light Cameras In Cities
Red light cameras have been a boon for local governments, but they're under attack in Trenton and Harrisburg.
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Red light cameras have been a boon for local governments, but they're under attack in Trenton and Harrisburg.
"Two thirds of the people injured or killed in red light running related collisions are people other than the red light runner themselves," said Charles Territo of American Traffic Solutions.
Broad and Vine is now the latest Philadelphia intersection with a red light camera.
Philadelphia already has them but now the city of Chester would be among the Pennsylvania cities eligible for red light traffic cameras under legislation approved by a state Senate committee yesterday.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Parking Authority activated five new red-light cameras at Broad and Vine Streets near Hahnemann Hospital and Roman Catholic High School.
Red light camera apps like Trapster and PhantomAlert are controversial but not illegal.
Red light cameras and speed trap cameras are almost everywhere today. And that means there are more hi-tech ways than ever to get a ticket.
If you drive Route 70 in Cherry Hill and you are used to speeding up to make the light at Springdale Road: beware. Red light cameras are scheduled to go into operation on Monday.
The new cameras are located at Aramingo Avenue and York Street in Fishtown and Aramingo and Castor Avenues in Port Richmond.
There's a new app for your iPhone that finds the location of red-light cameras in a particular city. It is drawing fire from AAA Mid-Atlantic as just one more dangerous distraction for drivers.
Miles Pfeffer, the suspect accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, was stabbed in a Philadelphia prison.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker will appear at a SEPTA station Friday morning to make an announcement.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Host Ashley Harder takes a ride on the Stourbridge Line and visits Honesdale, Pennsylvania, tucked away within the Pocono Mountains and offering new tastes and experiences all year round.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Miles Pfeffer, the suspect accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, was stabbed in a Philadelphia prison.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker will appear at a SEPTA station Friday morning to make an announcement.
High elevation areas like the Poconos get the most snow, but a few flakes could fly close to Philadelphia.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Miles Pfeffer, the suspect accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, was stabbed in a Philadelphia prison.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker will appear at a SEPTA station Friday morning to make an announcement.
Host Ashley Harder takes a ride on the Stourbridge Line and visits Honesdale, Pennsylvania, tucked away within the Pocono Mountains and offering new tastes and experiences all year round.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Hysier Miller is under investigation by federal authorities after a watchdog group flagged a Temple men's basketball game last season for unusual betting activity.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
World War II veteran Tim Kiniry recently traveled back to Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. He just celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French embassy in Washington, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Sen. Bob Casey has conceded to Republican Dave McCormick in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania.
Saint Kevin Parish in Springfield, Delaware County, will no longer permit children to wait outside for their ride after preschool teacher Amy Travers was badly injured Monday in a crash.
Police found the victim late last night in the parking lot of LongHorn Steakhouse on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
It's a NEXT Weather Alert Day for blustery cold and rain in the city of Philadelphia and 8 inches of snow possible in the Poconos, with a gradient of chilly possibilities in between. Kate Bilo breaks down the forecast here.