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Amtrak officials want boost the rider capacity and the speed of their Acela Express train service.
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Amtrak officials want boost the rider capacity and the speed of their Acela Express train service.
U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah last week introduced legislation that would rename 30th Street Station in honor of the late Bill Gray, the Philadelphia minister and former lawmaker who became the first African American to serve as House majority whip.
The sound of trains running was music to the ears of the hundreds of thousands of commuters who rely on SEPTA to get work.
The SEPTA transit strike comes as roadwork takes place in several areas in the region. AAA Mid-Atlantic is offering travel tips.
The SEPTA strike was inconveniencing riders who had planned to use the regional rails over the weekend, forcing them to make alternate plans to get to their destination.
Appearing with a pair of US military veterans, Casey (at lectern) said the average time for the VA to process disability claims in Pennsylvania is now 300 days.
The 7th annual National Train Day took place Saturday with more than 300 events in all 50 states, including festivities at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station.
"We call it a precinct plan because it goes beyond the immediate station itself," an Amtrak official said.
Although the problem was south of Wilmington, trains to New York City and Boston saw the worst delays, the 5:15 a.m. to Boston didn't leave 30th Street Station until close to 9 a.m.
The boyfriend of 22-year-old Nadia Malik, the missing Delaware County woman found dead inside a car at 30th St. Station February 20th, has been ordered by a Delaware County judge to remain behind bars on charges he violated probation on an earlier DUI conviction by traveling to Ohio in the days before Malik's body was found.
Philly Tech Week kicks off Friday with nearly 150 different things to do.
Coined as Philadelphia's next great public space, The Porch at 30th Street Station offers an assortment of events that are free for everyone and accessible to anyone.
The brother of 22-year-old Nadia Malik, speaking out for the first time, says he believes the mother of three, who disappeared February 9th and whose body was found 11 days later in a car near 30th St. Station, was a victim of foul play.
Philadelphia Police Lt. John Walker said an autopsy Friday showed "no visible sign of injury." He said officials are awaiting toxicology reports.
Police had been looking for the Nissan Altima in connection to the disappearance of a woman, Nadia Malik, who they say was reported missing to Marple Township Police on February 10th.
Speaking to a crowd at 30th Street Station, Biden was effusive in his praise of the "Cities Sprinter" high-tech locomotive, the first to be added to the passenger rail fleet in more than 25 years.
The special runs through 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
AAA was projecting a decrease of about 1.5% in holiday travelers this Thanksgiving weekend, and that projection seemed to be right on at 30th Street Station on Sunday night, where travelers were enjoying a pretty easy ride home.
A steady stream of soggy travelers lined up in the rain Wednesday morning to board buses to get home for the holidays.
"I would've liked to have gone on Tuesday, but now I'm glad I'm leaving today, because I know the weather is going to be a bear," says Maria Hull.
The west side of 30th Street Station re-opens this morning, after more than a year of renovations. The project was finished not a moment too soon.
Amtrak is investigating how a train headed to New York City instead ended up in Bala Cynwyd.
The deal struck funds the government only through mid-January, and allows the nation to borrow through February 7th.
FEMA, Amtrak police, and the Red Cross were among the many agencies who set up information booths inside the main lobby at the 30th Street train station.
At 30th Street Station, US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) said he'll urge his colleagues to lock in long-term funding for transportation.
Just hours after a beef heist in South Philly, police are investigating the theft of a Krispy Kreme truck in Frankford Tuesday morning.
Students traveled to Chicago for a two-day educational trip, visiting the Obama Presidential Center just three months after it opened.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
Police are investigating an overnight meat heist after a group of thieves stole a shipment of beef from a tractor-trailer in South Philadelphia.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Just hours after a beef heist in South Philly, police are investigating the theft of a Krispy Kreme truck in Frankford Tuesday morning.
Students traveled to Chicago for a two-day educational trip, visiting the Obama Presidential Center just three months after it opened.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
Police are investigating an overnight meat heist after a group of thieves stole a shipment of beef from a tractor-trailer in South Philadelphia.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Just hours after a beef heist in South Philly, police are investigating the theft of a Krispy Kreme truck in Frankford Tuesday morning.
Students traveled to Chicago for a two-day educational trip, visiting the Obama Presidential Center just three months after it opened.
Police are investigating an overnight meat heist after a group of thieves stole a shipment of beef from a tractor-trailer in South Philadelphia.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
A victim of alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School testified in court Monday for the first time in nearly eight hours of preliminary hearings against four of his former coaches.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
A victim of alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School testified in court Monday for the first time in nearly eight hours of preliminary hearings against four of his former coaches.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will undergo an MRI after he missed most of Sunday's 24-20 comeback win over the Titans with a stinger, according to multiple reports.
Jeffery Simmons gave Jalen Hurts bulletin board material heading into Week 2, and the Eagles quarterback responded with a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter to beat the Titans.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental drug overdose that included fentanyl, a South Carolina coroner confirmed Tuesday.
SEPTA unveils plans to modernize its bus network, trolley cars and more. Dan Snyder reports.
Just hours after a beef heist in South Philadelphia, police are investigating the theft of a Krispy Kreme truck in the city's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday morning.
The rain becomes less widespread after today, but we are not flipping back to sunshine. Kate Bilo has the forecast.
Three generations of one family are alive today thanks to a very special cat, while her nearly century-old legacy helps teach a new generation of children how to stay safe. Kim Hudson reports.