Riders, community group rally against proposed NJ Transit fare hike
A community rights group is rallying against proposed price increases on New Jersey Transit. Riders say service needs to improve.
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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.
NJ Transit riders couldn't bull-lieve a bull got loose at Newark Penn Station on Thursday.
Veterans and active duty servicemembers can ride rail, bus or light rail for free by showing a military ID card or VA card, or wearing a military uniform.
NJ Transit is saluting those who served the country with a free ride on Veterans Day.
New Jersey Transit is saluting those who have served with a free ride on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Hot and humid weather is impacting NJ Transit riders who say they're getting hardly any relief on trains.
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.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service is delayed between Philadelphia and New York due to power issues at Metropark station.
West Reading's Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is being credited with helping boost an industry that really needs it: public transit.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday urged people to stay inside.
Seven more are on the way.
Commuters in parts of New Jersey are scrambling after NJ Transit Rail service was suspended for the remainder of the day Friday.
The ruling upheld a lower court's decision that rejected the claims of several insurers that New Jersey Transit was only entitled to $100 million.
NJ Transit could have faced fines of more than $25,000 per day if it didn't meet the 2020 deadline for testing and implementing the system.
NJ Transit passengers were advised to monitor the agency's website.
CEO Kevin Corbett even staked his job on making the cutoff, saying Wednesday if it's not completed, "you'll be talking to a new CEO."
Full weekend service will be restored Saturday and regular weekday schedules will resume Monday, NJ Transit said.
Service for rail and light rail will resume all over the state.
New Jersey Transit implements its essential service schedule on Monday.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Morning low temps Thursday in Philadelphia will be in the teens with wind chills in the single digits, but it will be sunny and in the low 30s in the afternoon.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Morning low temps Thursday in Philadelphia will be in the teens with wind chills in the single digits, but it will be sunny and in the low 30s in the afternoon.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
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 toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
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.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The Pennsylvania Senate passed "Bell to Bell" legislation that would require public schools to ban students from using cellphones during the day. Advocates say the goal is to reduce distractions, improve academic performance and boost mental health.
ACCT Philly says it has rescued 30 cats found inside a Philadelphia home last Friday, after the owner surrendered them. The cats will be put up for adoption after being evaluated and treated.
The volunteer-run Historic Bolton Mansion in Levittown said the building was recently damaged by sledders, a trash can was vandalized, and a group of teens was seen throwing chunks of ice at the mansion.
Police in Deptford Township, New Jersey are looking for a man they say tried to rob the AMC 8 theater on Clements Bridge Road on Jan. 29.
In a news conference on Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said sections of the Delaware River are so cold that barges that deliver road salt have had issues getting to port. Brandon Goldner is along the river with the latest.