You may want to think twice before running a red light this morning.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is activating brand-new red-light cameras in the city Friday morning.
It's an effort to make intersections safer for pedestrians and drivers alike.
The three new cameras are at intersections in Northeast Philadelphia.
The latest locations are Academy Road and Grant Avenue, Woodhaven and Knights roads, and Bustleton Avenue and Byberry Road.
A grace period now goes into effect, but after Dec. 18, violators will face a $100 fine.
There are now over 100 cameras at 24 different city intersections.
The PPA says signs are posted with the proper warnings for drivers to know they are approaching a red-light camera intersection. All cameras have been tested and are in perfect working order. The yellow signals have all been timed properly. Both PennDOT and the City of Philadelphia have tested the yellow signals and ensured they are all 4 seconds each.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:45:51 GMT
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery.
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
