SEPTA unveils major upgrades to Broad Street Line's Susquehanna-Dauphin Station
The upgrades are making the station fully accessible under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
The upgrades are making the station fully accessible under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Right now, only the stairs will take you to the platforms of more than a dozen stations.
The ADA, which was passed in 1990, protects the civil rights of people with disabilities to get an education, to work and to function freely in society.
Markward Playground in Center City is set to undergo a drastic, million-dollar renovation thanks to funding from both the city and state.
The festivities kicked off at Dilworth Park with speakers and live performances by musicians with disabilities.
Five Atlantic City hotels that allegedly were not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act have reached settlements with federal officials.
The US Attorney in Philadelphia has targeted 25 of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants for review of their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Some restaurant owners will have to complete a survey on their restaurant's accessibility, and inspectors could perform on-site inspections to confirm those survey responses.
The legal definition of a service animal are animals that are trained to perform tasks that their handlers cannot do for themselves.
Dilworth Park, which recently replaced the old Dilworth Plaza on the west apron of Philadelphia City Hall, is more user-friendly than its predecessor.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. John Sabatina (D-Phila., third from left in photo).
Abigail McManus is just like any other 19-year-old college student with one exception, she was born with dwarfism and stopped growing at less than four feet tall.
A disabled little girl was barred from popular attraction, including a visit to Santa. Now her parents are trying to make sure it doesn't happen to others. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the push to change federal laws.
One Philadelphia area family with a disabled child says their daughter faced discrimination on a recent trip to Hershey, Pa.
The Department of Justice has said that animals not trained to perform any specific tasks are not considered service animals, even if they provide comfort for those in need.
About 300 US Airways passengers complained that they were left unattended in the terminals for long periods of time or missed connecting flights when assistance was needed to get from one gate to another.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with a New Jersey bus company that it claimed unfairly excluded passengers with disabilities.
A Northeast Pennsylvania woman with Multiple Sclerosis battled a pharmaceutical giant, and won, in a case that has changed the employment landscape.
If you have a food allergy, what does your college have to do for you? Maybe more than you think.
A university student sued college officials who insisted she purchase a mandatory food plan that made no accommodations for her food allergy to gluten, which was placed under the umbrella of "Americans with Disabilities Act."
Offices value not just skill but also "corporate fit" - someone who fits in. But what does an office do with a worker who has Asperger's syndrome?
The National Constitution Center celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Edna Escher-Gaston was driving on I-95 when her life changed forever, but she didn't give up on life.
In the latest court papers, the Milton Hershey School is asking a Judge to rule that it didn't violate the Americans with Disabilities Act in denying admission to an HIV-positive 13-year-old boy.
Advocates for the disabled are filing a federal lawsuit to force the Philadelphia Parking Authority to provide accessible taxis to people who use wheelchairs.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Human remains found in Galloway Township in June 2021 were identified as Kevin Morris, who was reported missing from New York City in 2011.
New Jersey State Police said a 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital with "moderate injuries" after a home on Battle Lane in Commercial Township exploded just before 5 a.m.
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Nationally known forensic pathologist and former Allegheny County Coroner Dr. Cyril Wecht has died at the age of 93.
A retaining wall, part of the I-295 Direct Connect Project in New Jersey, collapsed in 2021. We looked into why Wall 22 collapsed and the warning signs that could have prevented this mistake.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Human remains found in Galloway Township in June 2021 were identified as Kevin Morris, who was reported missing from New York City in 2011.
New Jersey State Police said a 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital with "moderate injuries" after a home on Battle Lane in Commercial Township exploded just before 5 a.m.
Nationally known forensic pathologist and former Allegheny County Coroner Dr. Cyril Wecht has died at the age of 93.
Amtrak said tracks were beginning to open east of Philadelphia by 11:20 a.m. but "congestion" is likely to linger due to the ongoing investigation.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start ticketing cars that block sidewalks or ADA-accessible curbs and crosswalks across the city on Monday, May 13.
Temperatures Monday will be back to normal for this time of the year with highs climbing to 73 degrees and lots of sunshine in Philadelphia.
Pomelo on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia was flooded with last-minute shoppers on Mother's Day, many hoping to put a smile on mom's face with a nice bouquet.
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced on Facebook that two names had finally been chosen for Phil and his wife Phyllis' new babies, who were born in March.
Human remains found in Galloway Township in June 2021 were identified as Kevin Morris, who was reported missing from New York City in 2011.
New Jersey State Police said a 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital with "moderate injuries" after a home on Battle Lane in Commercial Township exploded just before 5 a.m.
Temperatures Monday will be back to normal for this time of the year with highs climbing to 73 degrees and lots of sunshine in Philadelphia.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
Temperatures Monday will be back to normal for this time of the year with highs climbing to 73 degrees and lots of sunshine in Philadelphia.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
A Delaware County woman finally has what doctors call a miracle baby. This coming Mother's Day is extra special with a journey that spanned nine years.
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Emmanuel Rivera hit a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
Stott hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded triple in the sixth inning, and the major league-best Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-3.
The 85th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta came to a close amidst beautiful weather Saturday, drawing some students who willingly skipped their graduation ceremonies to compete.
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Get ready to rock your coolest sneakers! The 4th annual Sneaker Ball is taking place in Philadelphia in June. The fundraiser benefits Change Our Future Foundation, an organization supporting Philadelphia youth programs. Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagle Rodney McLeod Jr. and his wife Erika stopped by the CBS Philadelphia studios to talk more about what you can expect at this year's event.
A new mural honoring the recently retired Jason Kelce was unveiled Monday at the Dunkin' on West Chester Pike in Havertown, Delaware County.
Part of Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia has been renamed after Army Ranger Devin Kuhn, who died in 2018.
Investigators are working to figure out what caused an early morning house explosion in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Firefighters said a man was airlifted to a hospital after the explosion in Commercial Township, which happened just before 5 a.m. on Monday, May 13.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start ticketing cars blocking sidewalks or ramps across the city beginning Monday. One resident in Fishtown says he constantly has to dodge cars that are blocking ramps and sidewalks.