NJ TRANSIT holding 1st public hearing on proposed fare hikes
NJ Transit officials say the 15% hike is needed to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.
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NJ Transit officials say the 15% hike is needed to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his state budget address Tuesday in Trenton. The plan includes a new tax on businesses to help fund New Jersey Transit.
New Jersey Transit plans on holding 10 public hearings starting on March 4 in Cherry Hill, NJ.
A community rights group is rallying against proposed price increases on New Jersey Transit. Riders say service needs to improve.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
NJ Transit is saluting those who served the country with a free ride on Veterans Day.
It's hot and humid again Friday and some riders on New Jersey Transit's River LINE say they are getting hardly any relief while on board the train. Some described their ride as sitting in a hot box. Ryan Hughes reports.
For a third morning in a row, New Jersey Transit service was suspended due to overhead wire issues.
Service has been suspended in both directions between Atco and Cherry Hill after a pedestrian was struck near Lindenwold.
No word on the condition of the pedestrian.
Seven more are on the way.
The goal is to let passengers know what to expect so they can practice social distancing.
The figure Democratic Senate President Steve Sweeney is seeking amounts to just over 20% of the transit agency's 2019 budget.
New Jersey Transit is preparing for a future with self-driving cars.
The incident occurred Monday while the train was stopped at Secaucus during the evening commute.
Murphy says there are thousands of "New Jerseyans" who rely on the agency to get them to and from work, and for too long that service has been lacking.
The transit agency had said that service would be shut down for two weeks, but announced the updated schedule Wednesday afternoon.
It's the start of two weeks of delays for riders on the Atlantic City Rail Line in the aftermath of Friday's garbage truck crash.
The Atlantic City Rail Line is currently suspended between Pennsauken and Cherry Hill due to a bridge strike near River Road in Pennsauken,.
The train was heading from Long Branch to New York with nearly 150 passengers on board.
New Jersey Transit will be getting dozens of new trains and buses as part of a new spending plan adopted by the agency's board of directors that also keeps fares stable.
Authorities say a New Jersey Transit ticket agent tricked passengers into buying fake tickets and kept the cash.
It happened Tuesday night on the way from New York City to Trenton.
New Jersey Transit is teaming up with the Army to help veterans find a job after their service to the nation.
Commuters have another choice getting to work between New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
A special exhibit for America's 250th anniversary at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City includes a letter from George Washington and other artifacts from the Revolutionary War.
The Phillies and South Jersey company Nest partnered to host the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, introducing 23 students from Liguori Academy to careers in the trades. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Four high school seniors in New Jersey will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Christopher M. Henderson, of Exton, was arrested Tuesday for making threats on social media against St. Pius X parish in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
PATCO on Tuesday debuted its commemorative America 250 train, highlighting symbols from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.