Montco Leaders Say They Are Upgrading Capabilities to Deal With Train Derailment Oil Spills
With recent high-profile derailments in the news, county officials gathered Friday to give an update on emergency preparedness.
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With recent high-profile derailments in the news, county officials gathered Friday to give an update on emergency preparedness.
The Federal Aviation Administration says inbound flights that haven't taken off yet Friday are being held up by an average of 41 minutes.
Troopers will be sitting in construction vehicles with their radar guns, while other troopers wait ahead.
Road work on a bridge will close Valley Forge Road in Phoenixville beginning next week until at least this fall.
They're the first voices you hear when you dial 911.
Government officials expect the bridge, closed since a sinkhole opened last month, to be reopened by the end of the summer and say the contractor will be fined $20,000 a day if it isn't.
Officials say one person was killed overnight in a single car accident in New Hope.
PennDOT says both I-676 East and I-676 West will be closed and detoured between Broad Street and Interstate 76 on Thursday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m.
John Hanson, CEO of Patco's parent, the Delaware River Port Authority, says the persistent software issues have been addressed at last.
The police department says the exercise will start about 5pm in the area of 6th and Market Streets, and will run till about 9pm.
In past years, the feds have given cities that host political conventions upwards of $50 million for security.
A car caught on fire on the middle lane of the Schuylkill Expressway near Girard Avenue Tuesday morning.
The guidelines come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, after a five-year investigation. Officials advise to make sure the undercarriage of your car gets washed.
US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) wants the Federal Communications Commission to change its policy to allow Amtrak police to communicate with other first responders.
Expect lane closures along the Vine Street expressway in the early morning hours in Center City Tuesday.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
TSA officers at Philadelphia International Airport have started receiving back pay, but plenty of people have questions about whether that will continue.
People in the Philadelphia region will be able to wear shorts and T-shirts Tuesday, days after we had to wear winter coats.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Anna Michelle Brandt, the new president of Lankenau Medical Center, said she hopes to pave the way for other women in health care.
A man riding a motorcycle died in a crash involving another vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Deptford, New Jersey, Monday night, police said.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Safio Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and warm with the chance of an isolated shower.
The snow pile lasted weeks after a snowstorm that hit the Philadelphia region in February.
Devon Firlein, 13, said she was completing her volunteer community service hours by collecting trash and enjoying nature when she made the unexpected find.
The deadly shooting happened at the intersection of 60th and Delancey streets at around 8:40 p.m. in Cobbs Creek.
It's the end of an era for Philadelphia's National Lacrosse League team. The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.