Update: Second Arrest in Port Richmond Crossing Guard Accident

Police have arrested a second person in the injury accident involving a crossing guard in Port Richmond. On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, a 61-year-old crossing guard was struck by a Nissan Versa that had run a red light, hit an…

Crossing Guard Accidents in Port Richmond

Crossing guards put their well being and their lives on the line every day. They play an important role in keeping students and others safe when they get out of school and walk home. The National Institute for Occupational Safety…

Can I Ride my Bike on the Freeway in Pennsylvania?

Cities in Pennsylvania like Philadelphia are becoming more friendly to cyclists creating bike lanes and paths to encourage more bicycle use in the city. Pennsylvania law In Pennsylvania, like most states, a bicycle is treated the same as a vehicle…

New Jersey Governor Signs Historic Bill to Force Companies to Pay Severance for Mass Layoffs

Under the new law, if a business lays off or transfers 50 or more employees at a time will have to pay a guaranteed severance package. New Jersey’s governor, Phil Murphy, signed the bill into law Tuesday, January 21, 2020,…

Roosevelt Boulevard’s New Speed Cameras: Where You Can Expect to See Them

On Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced the installation of the first eight traffic cameras to be placed in Northeast Philadelphia along Roosevelt Boulevard as part of the city's Vision Zero initiative. According to Vision Zero, 80% of traffic deaths…