Supreme Court Session, I-95 Closures and Springlike Storms Lead Philly Headlines

It is a busy stretch in Philadelphia as government, transportation and weather updates top the local agenda.

Supreme Court Convenes at City Hall

Pennsylvania’s highest court is holding oral arguments in Philadelphia this week, with sessions scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12, inside the Supreme Court courtroom at City Hall.

The sessions bring statewide legal issues directly into the heart of Center City and typically draw attorneys, litigants and members of the public. Security and foot traffic around City Hall are expected to be heavier than usual during argument hours.

Overnight I-95 Closures for CAP Project

Drivers navigating I-95 through Center City encountered periodic lane closures early Wednesday morning as part of the ongoing CAP project. The long-term effort will cap and expand the covered section of the highway between Chestnut and Walnut streets.

Rolling stoppages and temporary lane restrictions were in place between the Callowhill Street and Washington Avenue interchanges. Motorists are advised to continue checking traffic conditions as construction tied to the multiyear project moves forward.

Near-Record Warmth, Storm Risk

Philadelphia is also experiencing unseasonably warm March weather. Wednesday brought mild, muggy air more typical of late spring, with forecasters warning of potential evening storms.

Residents should stay alert for changing conditions as temperatures swing well above seasonal averages and isolated storms move through the region.

Creative and Nighttime Economy Month Events

On a lighter note, the city is marking its fourth annual Creative and Nighttime Economy Month. A panel discussion focused on storytelling, media and content creation takes place this afternoon, March 12, highlighting the role artists and entrepreneurs play in Philadelphia’s economy.

Additional events throughout the month will spotlight food, wellness and cultural businesses across the city.

Sources

https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20260306/154107-oralargument-march2026.pdf
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/district-6/2026/i-95-cap-surveying-planned-early-wednesday-morning-in-center-cit
https://hoodline.com/2026/03/philly-simmers-in-steamy-march-heat-as-evening-storms-muscle-in/
https://www.phila.gov/2026-02-25-celebrating-march-as-the-fourth-annual-creative-and-nighttime-economy-month-in-philadelphia/