Amtrak To Test Trains At 165 MPH, Starting In New Jersey
Amtrak is going to break the speed limit this week in the Northeast Corridor.
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Amtrak is going to break the speed limit this week in the Northeast Corridor.
Numbered streets from Front to Fourth are being closed at various times for repaving, and it's expected to continue for a few more weeks at least.
The outer southbound lanes of the Roosevelt Boulevard were closed for several hours while crews repaired the damage leftover from a water main break in the Northeast.
The agency -- which already operates the New York area's three major airports plus bridges and tunnels and the World Trade Center -- will look into environmental, financial, and legal issues involved in a possible takeover.
There will be three bicycles for residents to share at each of five Dranoff Properties' buildings: three in center city, one in Manayunk, and one on the Camden waterfront.
The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Kenneth Smith Jr., 26, is now facing federal charges.
The city controller says the School District could be losing millions, on student TransPasses.
Five new mid-block pedestrian-controlled traffic signals are now operating along Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia.
"You feel more connected to your car. It's a better driving experience than an automatic," one teen said.
PennDOT, Pennsylvania State and local police are taking part in a national effort through Labor Day targeting motorists who are driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both.
It was shut down in mid-May for a joint project involving Abington Township and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Three occupants of the car, including the driver, tested positive for marijuana use.
SEPTA says its Broad Street subway line and the Market-Frankford subway-elevated are the way to go for the "Made in America" shows.
The Nutter administration has taken the first step toward selling the parking garage under JFK Plaza, a block from City Hall.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.
A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.
Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Fanatics said Wednesday that 76ers' LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
Actor and recording artist Jared Leto is facing more accusations of sexual misconduct from four women in a BBC documentary.
Thursday is a milder day with highs in the low 80s, a breeze and a chance of some scattered showers in the afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
A new AP/NORC poll on President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict shows about two-thirds of Americans now say the war has not been worth fighting. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
SEPTA says serious crimes have dropped over 20% compared to this time last year, and fare evasion enforcement is up.