Pa., N.J. Turnpikes choose design for $1.6 billion Delaware River Bridge
Officials of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes have chosen a design to replace the 70-year-old bridge over the Delaware River linking the toll roads: a six-lane span that would be built about 195 feet north of the existing one.
Benninghoff appointed to position on transportation board
State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has been chosen to serve as a member of the Public-Private Partnership Transportation Board.
Turnpike officials, firefighters to discuss lessons learned from tunnel fire
Following the vehicle fire just two weeks ago and a call from Somerset commissioners for the Turnpike Commission to review the incident, Turnpike officials and firefighters are planning to continue examining some of the challenges they faced during the blaze.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail remains an enduring draw for hikers after 50 years
Fred Thomas III spent his formative years gazing out at the Laurel Ridge. As a teen, he could feel the pull of the wilderness calling to him. “For years, I just dreamed of walking on top of the ridge,” he said.
PhilaPort ranked top US container port for productivity
PhilaPort has been named the most productive container port in the US for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Container Port Productivity Index. The index, published by the World Bank and Standard & Poor’s, evaluates container ports based on operational performance and how effectively cargo moves through terminals.