Gov. Phil Murphy proposes record funding for NJ Transit in final budget
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final budget address on Tuesday as he wraps up his second term in office.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final budget address on Tuesday as he wraps up his second term in office.
The head of NJ Transit says South Jersey needs the Glassboro-Camden train line to spur economic growth of the region's "eds and meds."
PATCO will phase out its FREEDOM Fare cards this summer and shift to contactless fare payment. Meanwhile, the federal government is helping NJ Transit achieve its goal of going green.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
New Jersey Transit riders and local residents shared their concerns about safety at a meeting in Burlington County after two recent fatal accidents on the River Line.
Two teenagers are in custody after a carjacking and police chase through Philadelphia. Over in New Jersey, a community meeting is set regarding safety on the NJTransit River Line after recent incidents. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines and Kate Bilo has the latest on potential record-tying or record-breaking heat and drought.
A passenger who was injured when a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree on the tracks describes the scary moment of impact and the aftermath.
The train operator who died after a NJ Transit River Line train hit a downed tree has been identified by an attorney for her family as a Bucks County mother of three.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
Riders on New Jersey Transit say they have had enough of delays and standing on packed platforms. Meanwhile in the Garden State, officials are offering hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits for potential development of a new 76ers arena at a site in Camden that once housed a prison. Janelle Burrell breaks down your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
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.
New Jersey Transit offering a week of free rides through Monday, Sept. 2, a woman was shot and killed in Kensington as she tried to stop a fight, and the therapy dogs at Philadelphia International Airport are being celebrated on National Dog Day. These stories in your Digital Brief for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
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.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
A man who lived in Chester County for decades has been released after months in ICE custody.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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 former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
Jamie Drysdale and the Flyers are moving on to the second round of the playoffs to face the Hurricanes after beating the Penguins on Wednesday night.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cloudy Thursday morning.
Community leaders, coaches and public safety officials gathered in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday to focus on a shared goal: preventing youth violence by investing in sports and structured programming.
The Flyers are moving on in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Penguins 1-0 in overtime and fans couldn't contain their exictment. Kerri Corrado reports.
East Lansdowne Police Chief James Cadden said the body camera program was planned in response to repeated complaints about drivers ignoring and abusing crossing guards.