Marcus Hook Incident Ties Up Train Traffic
Amtrak service is suspended from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. due to police activity Monday evening.
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Amtrak service is suspended from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. due to police activity Monday evening.
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.
Amtrak officials are getting ready to launch a six-month experiment to see whether pets should be allowed aboard the passenger trains.
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.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Delaware Tuesday morning.
Train trips may take longer, but they are more affordable than flying and they offer unique glimpses of America's vast countryside.
Meryl Levitz, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, says the region is being featured in a special, 43-page section of the March-April issue of Amtrak's on-board magazine.
A man being pursued by Amtrak Police on the tracks near 30th Street Station allegedly jumped in the Schuylkill River to escape.
With another winter storm in the works, all eyes are on the roads, mass transit and the public utilities.
A winter storm headed toward the East Coast has Amtrak trimming schedules for its Acela Express and Northeast Regional trains.
This latest storm, in the long line of them this winter, is affecting how people are getting around.
Amtrak will operate a modified schedule on Thursday due to the winter storm moving up the East Coast.
Amtrak is warning riders to be ready for some canceled trains ahead of this storm.
Amtrak will suspend some services Wednesday due to the latest winter storm forecast for the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Transportation delays linger after Wednesday's winter storm that dumped up to a full half inch of ice on portions of the region and left hundreds of thousands without heat and electricity.
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.
Amtrak said its "Keystone" service would not resume until Thursday at the earliest.
The special runs through 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
The bitter cold temperatures and left over snow are making a mess of mass transit this morning.
The winter storm that pummeled the Delaware Valley on Tuesday has prompted mass transit systems to modify their service schedules and make accommodations for commuters for tomorrow morning.
Passengers who bought a ticket but chose not to travel due to this service disruption can receive a refund or a voucher for future travel.
The 20-mile section of overhead wires experienced problems over the last 24 hours, with only one track open for trains to get by on earlier on Tuesday.
As a polar vortex blankets the Delaware Valley in a deep freeze, record low temperatures are having a major effect on transportation, this morning.
Amtrak Acela Express and Northeast Regional service has been restored between Philadelphia and Washington Monday night.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be warmer, but rain moves in at night, which will stretch into Friday and impact the morning commute.
The Fillmore was packed Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert.
Mothers In Charge hosted a toy giveaway for Philadelphia families affected by gun violence.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Fillmore was packed Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be warmer, but rain moves in at night, which will stretch into Friday and impact the morning commute.
The man who shot and killed five people and wounded three others in Kingsessing in 2023 has pleaded guilty.
Mothers In Charge hosted a toy giveaway for Philadelphia families affected by gun violence.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
The Fillmore was packed Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert.
Mothers In Charge hosted a toy giveaway for Philadelphia families affected by gun violence.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
The Collingdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The Phillies and right-handed reliever Brad Keller agreed to a two-year contract on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warmer Thursday.
Families impacted by gun violence gathered at the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters Wednesday for the Mothers In Charge toy giveaway.
Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234, SEPTA's largest workers' union, voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The concert honored Pierre Robert, the longtime midday host on 93.3 WMMR, whose voice shaped Philadelphia's rock scene for more than four decades.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region will be seasonable, and that warmer temperatures are on the way. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.