SUV Hits Metro Bus in Chatsworth, Two Killed
A high‑speed SUV ran a red light at Nordhoff and De Soto, striking a Metro bus and killing two people. Police released camera footage and are investigating the incident.
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Weekend Traffic Delays Expected on Highway 25 at Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel
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CPD Issues Alert After Two Downtown Brown Line Robberies
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Westbound North Loop Lanes Reopen After Vehicle Fire
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Brooklyn Motorcyclist Dies in Queensboro Bridge Ramp Crash
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Tree Falls on Traffic Light, Injuring Two in Lower Merion
A large tree fell onto a traffic signal and two parked cars in Belmont Hills, injuring two people who were taken to Lankenau Medical Center. Lower Merion officials are investigating the cause and working to repair the damaged signal.
PATCO Compressor Failure Sends Smoke Into 15th & Locust Station
A failed air‑conditioning compressor on a PATCO train caused smoke to fill the 15th and Locust Station platform on September 18, 2026, with no injuries reported.
Multi‑Vehicle Crash Closes Three Lanes on I‑95 Southbound
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Community Honors Wildwood Tramcar Legend John “Gig” Gigliotti
The Wildwood community gathered in early September to honor John “Gig” Gigliotti, celebrating his 35‑year tenure as the iconic Sightseer tramcar driver and safety coordinator. Friends, family, and boardwalk regulars highlighted his lasting influence on the boardwalk experience.
Metro Halts Yellow Line for Two September Weekends
Metro will suspend Yellow Line service for two September weekends in 2026 to carry out scheduled track maintenance, urging riders to use alternative routes during the closures.
JD Power Places DC Airports Near Bottom of Satisfaction Rankings
A JD Power survey of 25,000 travelers ranked Reagan National, Dulles, and Baltimore/Washington airports near the bottom of North American airport satisfaction scores, with Reagan National placed seventh worst. The study evaluated factors such as ease of travel, terminal facilities, staff and retail options.
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VIA Rail to End Service at Guildwood, Malton Stations
VIA Rail will stop serving Guildwood and Malton stations on Oct. 25, 2026, saying the stops are too near Union Station and already covered by GO Transit. Commuters reliant on those stations have expressed criticism of the decision.
SUV Hits Metro Bus in Chatsworth, Two Killed
An SUV that ran a red light struck a Metro bus at a Chatsworth intersection on September 17, killing two people, and prompting a police investigation supported by security‑camera footage.
Empty School Bus Crashes Into Crown Heights Apartment
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Society Hill Residents Fund $54,000 Bike‑Lane Traffic Study
Society Hill residents are providing $54,000 for a traffic study of proposed bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets, a project stalled for over two years by a lawsuit from Friends of Pine and Spruce.
NJ Transit and Amtrak Cut Service for Bridge Work
NJ Transit and Amtrak will reduce service for five weeks starting Oct. 9, 2026, to facilitate construction of the Portal North Bridge across the New Jersey rail network.
