West Philadelphia crews closed 53rd Street for weeks as part of a rebuild that already helped cut serious crashes to zero by 2023.

A nearly 30% water-rate increase is now hitting Lancaster County customers outside the city limits. The hike took effect June 29 after a lengthy state review.

An American Eagle regional flight from Philadelphia diverted to Norfolk after smoke was reported in the cabin. The plane landed safely and has been pulled from service for inspection.

PJM says it will file FERC proposals to buy capacity and add an operational tool to manage surging data‑center demand that could add roughly 70 GW over the next 15 years.

American Airlines has dropped service to 15 transatlantic cities, shrinking its Europe map and pushing more travelers onto partner carriers or longer connections. The cuts highlight fleet and fuel pressures shaping the carrier’s international network.

Regional planners approved at least $300M to expand bike and walking trails across Greater Philadelphia, funding major projects from Spring Garden to Chester and accelerating the Circuit Trails.

State and local police have launched a summer enforcement wave across the five-county Philadelphia area, with extra patrols and a coordinated enforcement day on U.S. 1 to curb dangerous driving.

A sinkhole on the 2000 block of South 23rd Street has been covered by a temporary plate since early June, costing parking and cancelling a block party. Neighbors say the city has not given a repair timeline.

PennDOT reports nearly 430 work‑zone breaches statewide and says 16 workers were injured; the agency is urging motorists to slow down and obey posted limits.

Officials christened the T.S. Lone Star State at Hanwha Philly Shipyard while a new Golden Defender contract and multibillion expansion plans signaled a major push to revive local shipbuilding.

Subaru is calling back 541,237 Ascent, Forester and Crosstrek SUVs after regulators found incorrect axle weight ratings on certification labels. Corrected overlay labels will be mailed or installed free by dealers.

Families of Philadelphia special-needs students say contracted buses missed pickups and left children waiting this summer, forcing missed work and last-minute drives. The district and vendor say they are working on fixes.

PhilaPort staged a Voltari electric-boat demo and is deploying battery-powered yard trucks at Packer Avenue as a nearly $78M EPA Clean Ports award funds chargers and equipment. The move aims to cut diesel use, noise and operating costs along the Delaware River.