Big step forward for the Schuylkill River Trail. Ownership of the 115-year-old Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad Bridge was officially transferred to the City today, paving the way for a long-anticipated extension of the bike and pedestrian trail. GroJLart has the story

As Will Bunch reveals in his Daily News report today, the increasing rail transport of crude oil through the city may be a threat to public safety. In this investigation, Hidden City contributor Christopher Dougherty explores Philadelphia’s dangerous history with oil refining and transport—and contemporary industry changes that are putting increased pressure on local infrastructure