Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Din Abazi is the new District Executive of PennDOT's Engineering District 6, overseeing 3,553 miles of highway and 2,760 bridges in Southeast Pennsylvania.
PennDOT continues State Route 403 improvements, with new restrictions set from Number 3 Road to Grove Avenue, including single-lane traffic and temporary signals. Expect delays and construction through May 31st.
Politics & Govt in ...
Pennsylvania awards $4.8 million in grants to improve jobs for caregivers, with Gov. Shapiro's administration enhancing conditions for those aiding the elderly and disabled.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Phyllis R. Garnant, a 76-year-old missing woman from Philadelphia, was safely found after police and the community searched for her. She had disappeared on a Monday morning.
One man died following a hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Crescentville while crossing the street intoxicated with another man who was unharmed. Police are investigating.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced the dispersal of a University of Pennsylvania encampment, resulting in 33 arrests, after Penn Police sought help from Philadelphia Police.
A man was arrested for assaulting an autistic man on a Philadelphia SEPTA train after the public helped police identify the assailant using surveillance footage.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service forecasts variable weather for Philadelphia, with cloudy skies and mixed precipitation leading into the weekend, including chances of rain through midweek.
Inmate Nicholas Haluschak, Jr. died in his cell at SCI Forest, prompting a state police investigation. His official cause of death is pending an autopsy.
A 32-year-old woman was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood; she later died at the hospital. No arrests have been made, and police are seeking information.
Pittsburgh drivers will face detours due to overnight inspections causing lane closures on the Fort Duquesne Bridge from May 12-16, with traffic updates available on 511PA.
PennDOT is starting extensive resurfacing work on over 200 miles of highways in the Philadelphia area, with lane closures expected across various counties, affecting daytime and nighttime commutes.
Community & Society in ...
CPOC has expressed concern over the police takedown of the Kensington Homeless Encampment and encourages eyewitnesses to report police misconduct as they conduct a detailed review.