Pennsylvania
This 120-year-old Pennsylvania-New Jersey bridge faces uncertain future
A bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey “is rife with inherent flaws,” the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission says in introducing alternatives for the span’s future.
The commission on Thursday released an informational video detailing significant structural, operational and safety problems with the 120-year-old Washington Crossing Bridge, as officials work to determine the aging span’s future.
The nearly five-minute video highlights deficiencies prompting a multi-year environmental review of the toll-free bridge connecting Mercer County, New Jersey, with Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
The commission posted the video to its YouTube channel as part of the Washington Crossing Bridge Alternatives Analysis, which launched in August 2024 under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Built in 1905 for a private company, the two-lane steel-truss bridge originally operated as a toll crossing for 17 years before becoming toll-free under public ownership in 1922. The structure predates mass automobile production and now presents numerous challenges including substandard design, narrow 7.5-foot-wide travel lanes, minimal load capacity, frequent vehicular collisions and timber-crib foundations.
The commission must now decide whether toll revenues from its eight toll bridges should fund additional work on the outdated structure despite decades of government ownership and past rehabilitation efforts.
Officials are conducting the alternatives analysis to examine options for improving mobility and providing safe, reliable river crossing for vehicles and pedestrians while maintaining nearby business viability.
Two public scoping sessions are scheduled for February. The first meeting will take place Feb. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Crossing Church, 1895 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. The second session is set for Feb. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad, 1396 River Road, Titusville, New Jersey.
Additional information about the alternatives analysis is available at washingtoncrossingbridge.com.
Johnstown, Pa. (WJAC) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just released this year’s list of inductees, and a new clothing store just opened in the Johnstown Galleria.
What do these two things have in common?
If you grew up listening to 90’s hip-hop, then you’re probably familiar with the Wu-Tang Clan.
Wu-Tang Clan member opens clothing store in Pennsylvania (WJAC)
They said, “We’re in the building right now, we’re out in Johnstown making it happen, fashion and rapping, and Wu-Tang, you already know Wu-Tang is the witty, unpredictable talent and natural game. So, it’s all grassroots with us, man. We do everything from scratch.”
They’re being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, and Darryl Hill, aka Cappadonna, and manager Al “Heck” Felder are opening the Pillage, a clothing store in the Johnstown Galleria, selling apparel with a purpose.
Cappadonna said, “‘Cappadonna,’ that stands for ‘Consider All Poor People Acceptable, Don’t Oppress Nor Neglect Anyone,’ and we stand on that.”
They were introduced to mall owner Leo Karruli through Mustafa Curry, a childhood friend from New York, who owns a store on Main Street in Johnstown.
Heck said, “BK Styles, I’ve got to give a shout out to my boy, Mustafa. They’ve got some apparel down there, too. We’re all over. We’re spreading the word and we’re spreading the love.”
Wu-Tang Clan member opens clothing store in Pennsylvania (WJAC)
Their other clothing line, Angry Elephant, promotes being good stewards of the Earth, with a portion of the proceeds protecting the animals from poachers.
They said they believe in always putting God and family first.
Cappadonna said, “When you recognize the God in us, then you can see the God in you.”
They said they want kids to know that violence is not the answer, and it doesn’t cost anything to be kind.
Cappadonna said, “We just want to say that it’s nice to be important, but it’s even more important to be nice.”
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
The explosion and fire happened at around 8:30 a.m. at a home on Long Run Road in Lamar Township, Clinton County, which is roughly 35 miles from State College. Crews arrived on the scene and found the home fully engulfed in flames, with the mother and her six children trapped.
State police identified the 34-year-old woman who died in the fire as Sarah B. Stolzfus. Her 11-year-old son, 10-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter, 6-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son and 3-year-old son also died in the blaze, according to state police.
A propane leak inside the house might’ve caused the explosion and fire, state police said. Propane tanks outside the home did not explode or contribute to the fire, according to state police.
The explosion and fire are under investigation by state police.
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