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Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 5-10 years in prison, and the probation sentence was even less than the defense sought. Judge Edward Wright did not explain why he decided on probation.
Expect additional congestion on City Avenue for the foreseeable future, but the temporary inconvenience will benefit drivers for years to come.
A massive fuel spill caused significant traffic delays in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday.
The summer will be critical, as trains will be placed on a single track across the Ben Franklin Bridge for two months, beginning just after Memorial Day.
Inventor and businessman Dave Reichwein, who has a son with autism, helped make this Devereaux program possible with a donation.
The DRPA is holding its second of three town-hall meetings, this one tonight in Collingswood, to discuss delays caused by construction on the PATCO line over the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Authorities are investigating after a car and a SEPTA trolley collided in Delaware County.
Passengers may experience residual delays.
Officials from Philadelphia, the Airport and Delaware County came together to announce a tentative agreement to go forward with a multi-billion dollar plan to expand Philadelphia International Airport.
Negotiations between SEPTA and the union representing the engineers on its regional rail lines have reached an impasse, but riders shouldn't worry about a work stoppage, at least for now.
"We call it a precinct plan because it goes beyond the immediate station itself," an Amtrak official said.
Drivers busted by red light cameras in five New Jersey towns before August 2012 could get a partial refund of their tickets due to a proposed legal settlement.
The National Mediation Board, which has been overseeing talks between the two sides, says those negotiations have broken down and it's ending its efforts to broker an agreement.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says it is looking into why thousands of drivers were caught up in two major areas of flooding along the Schuylkill Expressway on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Heavy rain continued into the overnight hours raising water levels on already swollen creeks, streams, and rivers.
Derelle Williams has been charged with burglarizing two homes and sexually assaulting two women, including a blind elderly woman.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
Justin Crawford delivered his second career walk-off hit to send the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Giants in the first game of a split doubleheader.
A juvenile is facing charges in connection with a rash of swatting calls aimed at universities and other sites in Pennsylvania.
The King of Prussia Mall is known as the crown jewel of retail in the Philadelphia area, and some may even argue the country.
Derelle Williams has been charged with burglarizing two homes and sexually assaulting two women, including a blind elderly woman.
A juvenile is facing charges in connection with a rash of swatting calls aimed at universities and other sites in Pennsylvania.
The King of Prussia Mall is known as the crown jewel of retail in the Philadelphia area, and some may even argue the country.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Two men are in custody after leading police on a chase following a home break-in in Delaware County and ending with a crash in Montgomery County.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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 former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Justin Crawford delivered his second career walk-off hit to send the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Giants in the first game of a split doubleheader.
Flyers defenseman Cam York celebrated his playoff series-clinching overtime goal by slinging his stick into the stands.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
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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.
Video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows the moment of a crash that damaged four vehicles and led to DUI charges at 16th and Lombard streets in Center City.
The bills would give drivers in the commonwealth the option of getting a digital driver's license, digital ID card or digital vehicle registration card.
Some Philadelphia leaders and city council members are pushing back on a controversial school district facilities plan that would close 17 schools, pledging to shut down Thursday's vote and even introduce legislation to more closely track the district's finances.
Nearly two years after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed at the hands of an alleged drunk driver, the Gaudreau family is keeping their sons' legacies alive by supporting causes that were important to them in life, including youth athletics and expanding access to hockey.
Thursday is a cloudy day to start, but there will be some breaks of sun later in the day. Then we look ahead to showers Friday night and a chilly weekend, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo says.