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The city of Chester's fire and police were the first on the scene of the Amtrak Train 89 crash on Sunday that claimed the lives to two people working on the tracks early that morning. On Monday, Chester officials held a press conference on the next steps.
Engineering Professor Allan Zarembski says communication issues likely caused the deadly Amtrak crash.
Investigators looking into the collision aren't saying very much at this point.
A passenger from Philadelphia recounts the Amtrak Train Crash in Chester.
The accident was reported around 8 a.m. Sunday near Booth Street on the Palmetto train 89.
A fast-moving thunderstorm took down trees and power lines overnight leaving thousands across the Philadelphia region in the dark.
On Friday, officials released the cause of death in this case, revealing that Benson died from "blunt and sharp force head and neck injuries complicated by immersion and extensive scald burns."
Dan Ashe, Director of US Fish and Wildlife services, says they're now calling this space a "million dollar refuge."
Since police were authorized to administer naloxone in 2014, they've saved the lives of 218 people.
Authorities say she was beaten and possibly strangled.
Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and the driver, who was deceased inside the car.
Penn State Brandywine kicked off construction of the campus's first residence hall and a new student union building after a ground breaking ceremony.
Kevin Kennedy graduated from Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in 1965.
Police say the family was burglarized while they were sleeping.
Students were shown not only how to register to vote online, but also walked through a quiz about the Pennsylvania election rules.
Expect the Philadelphia suburbs to play a key role especially in the highly contested race for the Republican presidential nomination.
A plainclothes narcotics officer killed in a shootout at a Maryland police station is being remembered for his infectious smile and devotion to his job and the people around him.
The incident happened at the Chester Transportation Center just before 10 a.m.
It's believed the two dogs were abducted from a nearby street after they wandered away from their owner's home.
According to authorities, a garbage truck worker in Ridley Park died after falling off the back of a garbage truck.
Upper Darby Police say hundreds of teens filled a home and flooded the streets. It was a party that police say was simply out of control.
The six-month-old small Shepherd-Pit Bull Terrier mix was found in a home on Clover Lane.
Ever Abundant Life Church in Darby Borough, Delaware County brought Palm Sunday to the gym.
This will be the second year in a row with snow on the first day of Spring.
The two-alarm blaze broke out shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday at 5th and Barclay Streets.
A judge will determine whether exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park will have to be restored.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says the $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Fogelsville, just outside Allentown, will make injectable drugs and devices.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
A judge will determine whether exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park will have to be restored.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says the $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Fogelsville, just outside Allentown, will make injectable drugs and devices.
A coastal storm may brush by the Jersey Shore on Sunday and drop some snow, or potentially miss the Philly area entirely.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
A judge will determine whether exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park will have to be restored.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says the $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Fogelsville, just outside Allentown, will make injectable drugs and devices.
Brown's Super Stores, which acquired the Di Bruno Bros. locations, announced the closures as part of a shift toward its two flagship stores and online sales.
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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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.
Researchers at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in South Philadelphia are training dogs to help detect hemangiosarcoma, an often deadly form of canine cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Saturday marks one year since a deadly jet crash rocked a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. Madeleine Wright goes back to look at this community that's been changed forever.
Shore towns already battered by recent storms are preparing for another possible round of bad weather this weekend.
Drone footage captured a frozen Schuylkill River at Boathouse Row and Mother Nature is not giving the Philadelphia area a break for at least several more days.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Schitt's Creek.