Person stabbed at SEPTA subway station near Independence Mall
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
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A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
A union representing bus, subway and trolley operators could soon walk off the job. In the meantime, the agency is working on a deadline to meet safety requirements and keep riders on schedule.
The union representing about 5,000 bus, subway and trolley operators and mechanics voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations with SEPTA break down.
SEPTA canceled select trips along the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines Monday as the agency works to complete repairs to its Silverliner IV fleet. The continued disruptions come as the largest union representing SEPTA workers voted Sunday to authorize a strike.
The union representing thousands of SEPTA workers voted to authorize a strike Sunday, raising the possibility of more transit disruptions across the Philadelphia region.
SEPTA officials are meeting Sunday to determine if more cancellations will impact Regional Rail riders this week after completing inspection of all its Silverliner IV railcars train cars.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure. Ross DiMattei reports.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
While SEPTA finished inspecting all 223 Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars, there will still be impacts, and leaders admit it will be some time before the full fleet is back out on the tracks.
Federally mandates inspections are complete on all 223 Silverliner IV railcars used by SEPTA for Regional Rail trains. However, many trains still need work like installing thermal protection circuits -- which can cut the flow of electricity to a car if any components overheat. SEPTA says cars will gradually return to the rails as that work is completed, Dan Snyder reports.
Signal issues caused additional cancellations and delays on an already shorthanded Regional Rail Thursday morning.
The last few Silverliner IV railcars on SEPTA Regional Rail are being inspected Friday, meeting an extended deadline to inspect the entire fleet. The Federal Railroad Administration ordered SEPTA to inspect the cars after multiple fires in recent months. Though the inspections will be completed on time, several cars will need work and won't be back in commission until much later.
SEPTA says it's expecting to ramp up service when 140 Silverliner IV railcars are slowly returned to the system. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Already short on Regional Rail cars due to mandatory inspections ordered by the federal government, signal issues on SEPTA Regional rail led to even more canceled and delayed trains Thursday morning. The agency said it gets riders' concerns and pledged to meet Friday's extended deadline to have all of its Silverliner IV railcars inspected.
TWU Local 234, SEPTA's largest union, plans to have a strike authorization vote Sunday after its contract expired last week.
The trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
SEPTA canceled 22 Regional Rail trains for Thursday and Friday as the Philadelphia-based transit authority continues to inspect railcars to comply with a federal deadline.
The Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail lines have had trips canceled Monday and Tuesday, leaving riders frustrated in what's been a hectic few months for SEPTA.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
SEPTA canceled multiple trips on Regional Rail lines again Tuesday amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
SEPTA riders in Philadelphia Monday said they are facing long waits and canceled trains as the transit authority inspects railcars to comply with a federal order. Officials say Tuesday could bring more of the same.
SEPTA is currently inspecting its Silverliner IV railcars after the Federal Railroad Administration ordered the transit agency to inspect the 223-railcar fleet following five fires on the model since February, which has led to a railcar shortage.
SEPTA is currently inspecting its Silverliner IV railcars after the Federal Railroad Administration ordered the Philadelphia-based transit agency to inspect the 223-railcar fleet following five fires on the model since February.
TWU Local 234, which represents more than 5,300 workers on SEPTA buses, subways and trolleys, is trying to negotiate a new contract.
The first full weekend of spring in the Delaware Valley brings sunshine and highs in the 60s before possible storms arrive Sunday evening.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
The first full weekend of spring in the Delaware Valley brings sunshine and highs in the 60s before possible storms arrive Sunday evening.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.
The five Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month were back in court Friday, and so far, only one teen has had the most serious charges dismissed. Liz Crawford reports.
U.S. Marshals say Rashiem Russell was arrested in South Carolina on Friday after he was caught on camera punching a security guard in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania. Police say Russell fled the state and was arrested at a family member's house in Darlington.
March Madness is in full swing, and while basketball is on the mind of the country, a retired longtime head coach in South Jersey still has a hand in the game.