PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A new Delaware River waterfront development project has been announced, and part of the plan includes an archaeological dig aimed at preserving centuries-old artifacts that give insight to Philadelphia's port industry days.The construction project could begin next year between Vine and Callowhill streets. It would preserve about a third of the land for public space.Durst Organization spokesperson Anthony Campisi said there will be a walkway connecting the waterfront to Center City."What used to be a parking lot is going to become a 26-story apartment building...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A new Delaware River waterfront development project has been announced, and part of the plan includes an archaeological dig aimed at preserving centuries-old artifacts that give insight to Philadelphia's port industry days.The construction project could begin next year between Vine and Callowhill streets. It would preserve about a third of the land for public space.Durst Organization spokesperson Anthony Campisi said there will be a walkway connecting the waterfront to Center City."What used to be a parking lot is going to become a 26-story apartment building...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is expected to reintroduce legislation this week that could allow some bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 a.m.A proposal to allow local governments to expand liquor licenses until 4 a.m. was first introduced by state Rep. Jordan Harris in 2015. He said he's bringing it up again now as a way to potentially help business owners recoup their losses from the COVID-19 pandemic."This is an opportunity for us to explore what it would look like, in my mind, to modernize the state of Pennsylvania as far as our liquor laws," said...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is expected to reintroduce legislation this week that could allow some bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 a.m.A proposal to allow local governments to expand liquor licenses until 4 a.m. was first introduced by state Rep. Jordan Harris in 2015. He said he's bringing it up again now as a way to potentially help business owners recoup their losses from the COVID-19 pandemic."This is an opportunity for us to explore what it would look like, in my mind, to modernize the state of Pennsylvania as far as our liquor laws," said...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Tia and Mark El have been trying to open a booth at Reading Terminal Market since 2018. Last year, they were offered a temporary gig."We started off in October as a day stall on Fridays and Saturdays, and we’ve been asked a number of times from customers when will we be here more days," said Tia.This month, they finally get that opportunity. They’re opening Sweet T’s Bakery & Snack Shop in the former Metropolitan Bakery location — and they’re making Reading Terminal history.“This is the first Black-owned bakery inside of Reading Terminal Market in 129...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Tia and Mark El have been trying to open a booth at Reading Terminal Market since 2018. Last year, they were offered a temporary gig."We started off in October as a day stall on Fridays and Saturdays, and we’ve been asked a number of times from customers when will we be here more days," said Tia.This month, they finally get that opportunity. They’re opening Sweet T’s Bakery & Snack Shop in the former Metropolitan Bakery location — and they’re making Reading Terminal history.“This is the first Black-owned bakery inside of Reading Terminal Market in 129...WW…

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Construction is underway for a new roundabout in Fishtown.The traffic project is transforming the intersection of Frankford Avenue, Trenton Avenue and York Street into a modern roundabout. The entire intersection will be closed through the summer.Gus Scheerbaum, director of transportation strategic initiatives for the Philadelphia Streets Department, said the city chose this particular intersection due to several reported traffic incidents.“We were looking at intersections that had 10 or more crashes during our study period, and this had 10,” he said.The city...…PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Construction is underway for a new roundabout in Fishtown.The traffic project is transforming the intersection of Frankford Avenue, Trenton Avenue and York Street into a modern roundabout. The entire intersection will be closed through the summer.Gus Scheerbaum, director of transportation strategic initiatives for the Philadelphia Streets Department, said the city chose this particular intersection due to several reported traffic incidents.“We were looking at intersections that had 10 or more crashes during our study period, and this had 10,” he said.The city...WW…