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Monday marked the last day of the transit agency's week of free rides and some customers said it wasn't enough. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
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Monday marked the last day of the transit agency's week of free rides and some customers said it wasn't enough. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The NJ Transit fare holiday starts Monday, with free rides on trains and buses all week long.
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Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, this week.
Travelers who use New Jersey Transit will be riding for free for one week this summer. The Transit Fare Holiday was announced by Governor Phil Murphy as a thank-you to customers. Rides will be free from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. Fares will be waived for all modes of transportation.
A movement is underway to create a passenger bill of rights for NJ Transit riders stuck on trains.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
There was congestion and confusion again on Friday as New Jersey Transit announced the suspension of service in and out of New York. NJ Transit pointed the finger at Amtrak for an issue with overhead wires, but Amtrak said problems arose from a disabled commuter train. This week, service has been disrupted at least three times due to various issues. Today’s issues impacted travelers out of Philadelphia, causing problems out of 30th Street Station.
A brush fire in Secaucus caused serious trouble for commuters at Penn Station Thursday evening.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Body camera video shows New Jersey Transit Police officers rescuing a 3-year-old child who was choking. New Jersey Transit Police posted the video on social media on Tuesday, saying it showed officers springing into action at around 9:45 p.m. on April 16 at Trenton Station.
NJ TRANSIT leaders say the fare hike would help make up a $119 million budget deficit and prevent service cuts.
NJ Transit officials say the 15% hike is needed to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.
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.
New Jersey Transit wants to raise fare prices by 15% starting on Monday, July 1. It would be the first fare hike since 2015.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
NJ Transit says a plush toy of "Ricardo" the bull will be available to purchase on its web store.
NJ Transit is selling plush toys of "Ricardo" the bull, who went viral after he got loose on the train tracks of Newark Penn Station last week.
The agency posted a photo of the steer on social media, showing it on the tracks near Newark Penn Station.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
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.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A CDC panel voted to stop giving newborns the Hepatitis B vaccine, sparking controversy. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Temperatures hover near freezing early Saturday across the Delaware Valley. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday. Ross DiMattei reports.
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a police cruiser and an officer before fleeing the scene, later crashing into a home in North Philadelphia.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.