Legislators In NJ Seeking To Ban Construction Of Any New 'Jughandles'
They might have been a good idea in the 1950s and 60s, but a New Jersey lawmaker says any new ones should be banned.
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They might have been a good idea in the 1950s and 60s, but a New Jersey lawmaker says any new ones should be banned.
The snow is causing heavy traffic in the Philadelphia area.
Most of the snow may have already moved out of our area, but the dropping temperatures created some dangerously slick conditions on local roadways Monday night.
I-295 south will be shut down at the route 42 interchange from 10 p.m. through 9 a.m. Sunday morning for some maintenance work.
Are you planning to do a lot of traveling over the holidays? Maybe some long car trips to visit relatives? In this week's Angie's List, Jim Donovan explains why you should consider giving your car a check up before hitting the road.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Turnpike officials celebrated the opening of the highway's newest interchange, finally connecting Route 29 in Great Valley, Chester County with Interstate 76. But even as that $60 million project opens, the turnpike is facing renewed criticism of its finances.
A multi-vehicle accident has slowed traffic in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia.
Traffic along the Atlantic City Expressway was backed up for miles Friday as home owners at the shore worked their way to the barrier islands.
The increased enforcement is part of the nationwide "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" campaign, which is designed to draw awareness to safe driving and keep the roads free of fatalities for a single day.
Officials responded to the scene of a car accident in Wilmington, Delaware on the northbound lanes of I95 at about 12:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
The smoking car was reported near exit 346A on the westbound side.
Roosevelt Boulevard southbound in Northeast Philadelphia is jammed Tuesday evening due to police activity.
A tractor trailer fire snarled traffic along I-295 in Gibbstown, New Jersey Thursday morning.
At least one person was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a crash in Glenolden, Delaware County.
The high temperatures caused a highly traveled section of Route 422 to buckle yesterday afternoon.
The Philadelphia International Cycling Championship and other events across town are causing a number of road closures and SEPTA detours today.
No major problems were being reported as of late Saturday morning. But motorists were still being urged to allow extra travel times to reach their destinations.
The ban will be in effect for the next two years. Commercial trucks of 14,000 pounds or more, and any vehicles with hazardous materials will be prohibited from the Platt Bridge.
The problem: scheduled bridge inspections today and tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Westbound 676 - the Vine Expressway.
As you make your plans for the day, you'll be facing extra congestion on the roadways as the Phillies game begins at 1:35 and the Flyers take to the ice at 3 p.m.
"What we've noticed is that the parking there has created some back-ups during the peak hours," spokesperson for the Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities Andrew Stober says. "So we're going to be instituting what is called a 'peak hour clearance'.
Eyewitness News spoke to drivers at the Brookwood Shopping Center. Many say they aren't concerned with the current weather conditions.
Snow flurries aren't slowing the commute across New Jersey on Friday. Forcasters say 1 to 3 inches are possible before it ends Saturday morning.
Beginning at 7 a.m., Kelly Drive will be closed heading northbound from Hunting Park to South Ferry Road for the removal of a tree.
"The construction is now at the Farley Service Plaza and basically it's on schedule for completion summer of 2012," says Sharon Gordon with the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
In one incident, men in a white truck stole waste vegetable oil from behind Wilson's Secret Sauce barbecue restaurant in Upper Darby.
Montgomery Township supervisors voted to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters.
The Eagles on Wednesday placed Nolan Smith on injured reserve after the EDGE rusher reportedly reinjured his triceps in Week 3.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
The city of Camden in New Jersey reported its first homicide-free summer in over 50 years, crediting a shift to unity policing.
In one incident, men in a white truck stole waste vegetable oil from behind Wilson's Secret Sauce barbecue restaurant in Upper Darby.
Montgomery Township supervisors voted to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters.
In one incident, men in a white truck stole waste vegetable oil from behind Wilson's Secret Sauce barbecue restaurant in Upper Darby.
Montgomery Township supervisors voted to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters.
A new mural was unveiled at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children to promote community wellness, particularly in the realm of mental health.
At Cradles to Crayons' "Giving Factory" in East Falls, volunteers "shop" for outfits for kids in need and turn donated clothes into care packages.
The Father's Day Rally Committee is launching an RV turned into a mobile outreach vehicle to connect Philly to violence prevention services.
For the past 14 years, NJ PBS has been run by WNET, channel 13 in New York, which is licensed by New Jersey.
Despite little evidence, President Trump linked the use of acetaminophen to autism at a White House briefing on Monday.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
The city of Camden in New Jersey reported its first homicide-free summer in over 50 years, crediting a shift to unity policing.
A Trenton community is now rallying behind multiple families who lost practically everything when a fire destroyed seven rowhomes last week.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Despite little evidence, President Trump linked the use of acetaminophen to autism at a White House briefing on Monday.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
The Eagles on Wednesday placed Nolan Smith on injured reserve after the EDGE rusher reportedly reinjured his triceps in Week 3.
The Sixers are officially throwing it back to the Allen Iverson era by bringing back their A.I.-era black jerseys this season.
Xavier Edwards drove in the winning run with an 11th-inning sacrifice fly as the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-5, on Tuesday night.
The NFL fined the Philadelphia Eagles $75,000 because Dom DiSandro used his cellphone in a prohibited area during a preseason game, sources say.
Harrison Bader is expected to go somewhere else in the lineup once Trea Turner returns from the injured list. But as for now, Bader is enjoying hitting leadoff.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Task," the crime drama series set in the Philadelphia region by the creator of "Mare of Easttown," is currently airing on HBO.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
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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.
Whether it's walks with the family or enjoying zoo animals, the Brislin kids are engaged, playing games and happy spaces. It's all here, and it serves as a big comfort for both parents.
Neighbors raced to their home in the middle of the night to tell them their house was on fire. A Ring doorbell camera captured the frantic moments Saturday in Toms River. You can see the family racing out of their home with their 9-month-old baby, narrowly escaping what could have been a deadly situation. Everyone made it out okay, but the home does have extensive smoke and water damage.
CBS kicks off its fall season with the premiere of Survivor 49. Castaways will battle relentless heat for stakes that may stretch beyond the #1 million prize. Host Jeff Probst has your behind-the-scenes preview.
Chaos and confusion in Dallas. A gunman takes aim at an ICE facility in Dallas before taking his own life. We're learning what was written on a shell casing left behind. The FBI says those messages make it clear: this was a targeted attack against ICE. Federal investigators are on scene, combing for clues. CBS News reporter Marvin Hurst reports.
The Upper Darby Township Police Department in Delaware County is looking into a series of recent thefts involving used cooking oil.