Federal Government Awards SEPTA $86 Million For Storm Hardening
The largest of the seven projects, costing $32 million, is to shore up the cabling that powers SEPTA's entire Regional Rail system.
Watch CBS News
The largest of the seven projects, costing $32 million, is to shore up the cabling that powers SEPTA's entire Regional Rail system.
A national chain of cancer treatment hospitals is bringing its community education mission to Philadelphia with free classes in healthy cooking.
"The idea is to take up a parking space that a car would usually use and occupy it with a park," explains Danielle Denk.
Students asked Wolf how he would help the struggling Chester-Upland School District if he's elected governor. He told them a five-percent severence tax on Marcellus Shale would go a long way.
The CDC says that brings the number of states with cases of the virus up to 13.
Getting around in the snow and ice is tricky enough, but when the traffic lights are out, the danger level rises, county officials note.
A hearing was held in Harrisburg this past week to consider the federal plan to add the Long Eared Bat to the Endangered Species list. The idea was met with much opposition.
Although the idea of climate change remains hugely controversial, there's a call for those who think it is an imminent threat to head to a major march next weekend.
Gov. Corbett was on hand to cut the ribbon. The Marcellus Shale is a major source of natural gas.
The 7th annual Greenfest Philly runs took place on Sunday at Headhouse Square -- and folks who came out got to learn about, play with and eat eco-friendly products.
The unofficial end of summer marks the start of the season for the Monarch Monitoring Project in Cape May, which gathers data on and tags the orange and black butterflies as they travel to their wintering grounds.
This is reportedly the county's ninth confirmed case of rabies and the third case within the last two weeks.
Thousands of adopted dogs and cats are taken outside the county every year to be operated on in the name of controlling the pet population. Freeholder-director Rob Demminger says that raises costs.
The cubs' genders are not yet known.
"It's a very busy area with a lot of seniors," notes AAA spokeswoman Jenny Robinson.
The 9th annual Greenfest Philly is returning to Headhouse Square, and organizers say they're expecting at least 10,000 people to attend the eco-friendly festivities.
This week Hadas reports on a new Jewish restaurant in center city, an Old City pizzeria that also serves top-notch gelati, and a honey festival this weekend spread across Philadelphia.
Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy, New York's popular South Street Seaport is still recovering. But it's really worth a getaway visit.
A group of friends has tracked down and helped to save a western Pennsylvania bear that got its head stuck in a bucket-like contraption.
"You would never expect on some of these...places that don't even have a tree out front, when you walk through the little tiny rowhouse and then it just opens up onto this amazing space."
Illegal dumping around public litter baskets is becoming a big problem in Philadelphia and the streets department is stepping up its efforts to stop it.
Want to avoid traffic and crowds this holiday weekend, but still get into the great outdoors? Here's an ideal getaway just minutes from home.
An expert at the New Jersey State Museum says the stone point was probably attached to the business end of a two-part paleo-Indian spear, from about 10,000 years ago.
Something is clearly wrong with the Smallmouth Bass of the Susquehanna River. A recent Fish and Boat Commission census found their population diminished, and many young fish dotted with sores and black spots.
The Park Service says drones could affect resources and visitors in ways it has yet to analyze so more study is needed.
TSA officers at Philadelphia International Airport have started receiving back pay, but plenty of people have questions about whether that will continue.
A man riding a motorcycle died in a crash involving another vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
TSA officers at Philadelphia International Airport have started receiving back pay, but plenty of people have questions about whether that will continue.
A man riding a motorcycle died in a crash involving another vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
A man riding a motorcycle died in a crash involving another vehicle on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A home nurse was arrested for allegedly abusing a child in her care in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, police said.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
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.
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.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
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.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an win over the Phillies in Philadelphia.
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.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
After weeks of going without pay during what is now the longest federal government shutdown in history, TSA officers confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia they started receiving back pay Monday morning.
The Williamstown Fire Department sent one of their ladder trucks to get the skydiver down.
Josh Sidorowicz has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area and Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast for Monday, March 30.
Warmth builds across the Philadelphia region this week, but it comes with an almost daily chance of rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast to help you plan.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.