SEPTA Management, Union Leaders Urge Harsher Penalties For Assaults On Drivers
Septa general manager Joseph Casey says the 46 assaults against Septa employees so far this year is more than double the 20 assaults in all of last year.
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Septa general manager Joseph Casey says the 46 assaults against Septa employees so far this year is more than double the 20 assaults in all of last year.
SEPTA says all Paoli-Thorndale regional rail service in both directions is cancelled until Thursday morning after a tree fell onto the tracks in the Berwyn section of Radnor Township.
"The benefit would be higher energy efficiency, so you get more output power for the amount of energy that you're putting into the laser," explains Prof. Pritpal Singh of Villanova University.
Last weekend, New Jersey governor Chris Christie was telling people to stay away from the shore with Hurricane Irene battering the East coast. Now, the welcome mat is back out just in time for Labor Day weekend.
Hurricane Irene caused the cancellation of a lot of flights and put the brakes on a lot of trains. Fortunately, most rail services are expected to resume Tuesday morning.
Thousands of flights are canceled and public transportation service is suspended throughout the area due to Hurricane Irene.
SEPTA will cease all operations early Sunday morning because of dangers posed to commuters and workers by Hurricane Irene.
The navigation aid company TomTom used its database to measure distances between exits on the nation's highways and two of the longest stretches are in Western Pennsylvania.
The construction between University Avenue and South Street is scheduled to begin 8 p.m Friday and continue until 8 p.m Sunday.
As part of a yearlong feasibility study of switching to an all-electronic toll system, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has launched an online survey of cash-paying customers.
Bill Hamilton, Pennsylvania conference president for the Teamsters and president of Teamsters' Local 107 in Philadelphia, says the deal is being opposed by union and well as non-union trucking interests.
A fatal auto accident on the northbound side of the Scudder Falls Bridge has stalled traffic Tuesday evening.
Summer schools run by the Philadelphia School District are dismissing early on Thursday and closing altogether on Friday because of the heat.
A pair of 12-year-old boys have been arrested by New Jersey state troopers in South Jersey, accused of throwing debris off an overpass into traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway.
The City of Philadelphia plans a six-month test of dedicated bike lanes on southbound 10th Street and on northbound 13th Street, between South Street and Spring Garden.
The snow that fell in the Philadelphia region isn't going anywhere Monday and beyond as temperatures plummet and struggle to get out of the single digits this week.
The Delaware Valley is in the thick of what's shaping up to be its biggest winter storm in a decade. Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Three people are in critical condition, and a man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia's Cecil B. Moore neighborhood early Monday morning.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Three people are in critical condition, and a man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia's Cecil B. Moore neighborhood early Monday morning.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
Here's a look at how much snow has fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The Philadelphia 76ers' game vs. the Charlotte Hornets Monday has been moved up due to the winter storm impacting millions in the United States.
It wasn't pretty, but the New England Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX after beating the Denver Broncos, 10-7, in the AFC Championship Game.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
As drivers start to dig out from the winter storm, Jana Tidwell with AAA Mid-Atlantic urges motorists to clear snow and ice off their cars before getting on the road. "It will become dislodged as your driving, and it can become a deadly projectile," Tidwell said.
After Sunday's winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow around the region, our NEXT weather story is the frigid, dangerous cold. Some spots will wake up to temperatures that feel like below zero on Tuesday, and highs won't make it above freezing all week.
Three people are in critical condition, and one man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia's Cecil B. Moore neighborhood early Monday morning.
The snow has stopped falling, but PennDOT crews and contractors are still working to clear major highways and secondary roads around the region Monday. PennDOT District 6 Safety Press Office Krys Johnson said Monday's freezing conditions are creating a "challenging environment," but road work will continue throughout the day.
Bill Kelly and Andrew Kozak have the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region after nearly 10 inches of snow fell in the city.