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Amtrak says it will be operating a modified schedule in the Northeast.
Amtrak gave Eyewitness News' Cleve Bryan a demonstration of a newly operational safety system they say forces trains to always travel under the speed limit.
Investigators say the May 12 crash in Philadelphia, which killed eight people and injured about 200, could have been prevented if PTC had been in operation.
A provision in a 1,300-page transportation bill would raise the cap on total victims' compensation in the Amtrak crash from $200 million to $295 million.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he's sorry for making too much noise on an Amtrak quiet car.
Starting today, Amtrak is allowing passengers to bring their pets along for the ride on trains traveling along the Northeast Corridor.
Riders can bring their pets, one dog or one cat, in a carrier on trips up to seven hours in length, Amtrak says.
Only CBS 3 cameras were there Monday morning as a drill began unearthing soil samples 30 feet below
An Amtrak train has derailed in central Vermont.
Starting today, Amtrak is doing what the airlines have been doing for years by charging passengers excess baggage fees.
A man is recovering after he was struck by an Amtrak train overnight in Northeast Philadelphia.
SEPTA suspended service on the Wilmington-Newark Line and there are Amtrak delays after a train hit a person this morning.
Amtrak says it's adding trains and cars to help travelers get around during Pope Francis' U.S. visit next month.
Amtrak officials say a train traveling from Washington, D.C. to New York came in contact with the victim on the tracks.
Amtrak officials have joined with the passengers who are suing them in asking that all lawsuits arising from the May derailment be consolidated in federal court in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says some regional rail service was suspended Wednesday morning due to Amtrak power problems.
At a press conference at 30th Street Station, Casey said last month's train disaster in Philadelphia underscored the need to make sure Amtrak has the proper funding to improve safety and infrastructure.
The big question from the days after Amtrak 188's derailment to last week's Congressional hearing on the disaster was whether or not engineer Brandon Bostian was using his phone at the time of the crash.
In the wake of last month's fatal Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, the federal government is recommending that commuter railroads, such as SEPTA, examine their speed controls where they have sharp curves.
The Federal Railroad Administration recommendations include adjustments to Automatic Train a Control systems at curves, more speed warning signs along the rails for operators to see, and the possibility of a second crew member in the cabin.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
Lawmakers are expected to pepper Amtrak CEO Joe Boardman and the Federal Railroad Administration's Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg with questions this morning.
Ed Rendell pointed to infrastructure failures and government bureaucracy for inefficiencies with Amtrak following a train derailment earlier this month that killed eight passengers.
Rich discussed a federal appeals court refusing to lift a hold on President Obama's executive action on immigration, the controversy surrounding the revelations of child molestation against Josh Duggar of the show '19 Kids and Counting,' and the death of mathematician John Nash. He also talked to former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.
Amtrak says it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs that record the actions of train engineers.
Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
The Elkins Park Skywatchers gathered for a watch party as the Artemis II mission began Wednesday night.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
"Bob's Burgers" voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza in New Hampshire.
Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
The Elkins Park Skywatchers gathered for a watch party as the Artemis II mission began Wednesday night.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
The Elkins Park Skywatchers gathered for a watch party as the Artemis II mission began Wednesday night.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
With TSA workers now getting back pay after a partial government shutdown that lasted weeks, travelers are hopeful that security lines at airports like Philadelphia International Airport will improve after a rough few weeks. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Borough of Parkside in Delaware County has a new council president, after the previous president, Dominic Capobianco, resigned after being charged with misusing $2,500 of borough funds on a borough gas card.
The Philadelphia area is spending Thursday in the 40s and 50s after some overnight showers cooled us down, but the temperature roller coaster will climb back up to the 70s and 80s for Friday, with a warm weekend on tap. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Video just into our newsroom shows the damage in Indonesia after a 7.4 earthquake damaged multiple buildings and sent people running into the streets. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philadelphia home, according to police.