PennDOT Mulls Cost Of Harrisburg To Pittsburgh Rail Service
Ending service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh would mean a longer trip for passengers departing Philadelphia for Pittsburgh and other points west.
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Ending service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh would mean a longer trip for passengers departing Philadelphia for Pittsburgh and other points west.
The Delaware Valley managed to escape the brunt of the recent storm, but the ripple effects are still being felt throughout the area.
Holiday travel season is under way in the tri-state.
Philadelphia firefighters are on the scene of a four-alarm fire that broke out just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Aramingo and Wakeling Streets in Franksford. There are no reports at this time of any injuries or evacuations.
Going over the Fiscal Cliff promises tax hikes and spending cuts but an environmentalist says there have already been so many cuts in some areas; the threat is hardly across the board.
AAA Mid-Atlantic projects 1.6 million Pennsylvanians will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home over the holiday weekend, between Wednesday and Sunday.
Whether traveling by train, plane or automobile for homemade pumpkin pie, keep in mind a few tips that will help you navigate the Philadelphia area this holiday season.
Amtrak is now taking reservations for modified service between New York City and point south, including Philadelphia and Trenton.
Amtrak says it is canceling service across the northeastern U.S. on Monday as Hurricane Sandy threatens to create a wet, windy mess in the region.
As the storm nears, street parking, public transportation, airlines and major utlities across the Delaware Valley have their weather disaster plans in place.
There are major problems on Amtrak, this morning.
Amtrak has been ordered by Congress to slash its $8-million annual subsidy for the Philadelphia-to-Harrisburg "Keystone" route.
It's an Eyewitness News exclusive – a mother faces her worst nightmare when her toddler falls between a train and the platform.
Amtrak is pushing the pedal to the metal in test runs this week and next. It could result in shorter train rides from Philly to New York, DC, and Boston.
Amtrak is going to break the speed limit this week in the Northeast Corridor.
Amtrak released its 30-year vision several weeks back and later today the Federal Railroad Administration will engage in some give-and-take over what it might mean here.
PennDOT plans to close a one-block section of Market Street in the area of 30th Street Station beginning tonight and through the weekend to install a waterproof barrier and resurface the road.
This plan merges years of work on improving existing service with a bold vision for the next four decades that could include an airport stop and a tunnel in Philadelphia.
Amtrak has completed enough storm damage repairs to allow limited service between Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
SEPTA officials say they have resumed operation of the Trenton Regional Line in both directions, but with one hour delays.
Amtrak says service has restarted between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia after service was suspended for about three hours by overhead wire problems.
Delaware State Police say a man struck by an Amtrak train in Claymont has died.
A 55-year-old man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Monday afternoon in the city's Juniata neighborhood.
"We will send them an electronic ticket by email or over their smartphone that they can print themselves, or present from their smartphone to their conductor," Amtrak's Matt Hardison explains.
A man was arrested on Friday afternoon after he was observed cutting signal lines from the Amtrak railway just west of the Whitford Rail Station in Exton.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
Elizabeth Stein is an Epstein survivor pushing for transparency and justice as the DOJ deadline to release records approaches.
A Dollar Tree employee was stabbed after trying to break up an argument between two women in Philadelphia, police said.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
Elizabeth Stein is an Epstein survivor pushing for transparency and justice as the DOJ deadline to release records approaches.
A carjacking at a gas station led police on a pursuit through Fairmount Park late Wednesday night.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
A Dollar Tree employee was stabbed after trying to break up an argument between two women in Philadelphia, police said.
Three people were charged in connection with an illegal car meetup in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
Elizabeth Stein is an Epstein survivor pushing for transparency and justice as the DOJ deadline to release records approaches.
A Dollar Tree employee was stabbed after trying to break up an argument between two women in Philadelphia, police said.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids 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.
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.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
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.
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.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Delaware wrapped up its first season in the FBS with a 20-13 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
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.
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.
The Eagles have a chance to clinch the NFC East Saturday in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders.
Bill Kelly is tracking rain that is expected to arrive in the Philadelphia region on Thursday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said Thursday her inauguration will take place on Jan. 20 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.
Parker will reflect on her administration's second year and provide an update on plans for 2026.
CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan, who is retiring this week after more than 20 years, was invited to join the Ring of Honor at the Philly St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2026.