SEPTA Discloses More About Body Of Teen Found Atop Train
SEPTA says it may never know why 15-year old Raekwon Jones climbed atop a Regional Rail car.
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SEPTA says it may never know why 15-year old Raekwon Jones climbed atop a Regional Rail car.
Officials have identified the victim as 15-year-old Raekwon Jones of the 5100 block of Funston Street in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia mom Lacey Kohlmoos says it's an ordeal, having to fold her baby stroller when getting on a SEPTA bus.
Supporters of the project hope it will reduce traffic congestion, increase property value, and connect King of Prussia to Center City and University City.
SEPTA says over 50 percent of buses are hybrid buses or zero-emission vehicles.
Students from St. Mary Interparochial School at 5th and Locust Streets will become ambassadors for safety in a year-long partnership with SEPTA.
The Villanova stop along the Norristown High Speed Line will be closed for the next six weeks.
According to SEPTA, the child was hit by a Route 25 bus at Orthodox and Milnor Streets around 5 p.m.
Police are on the scene north of Jenkintown, as the fatal accident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday.
Police are investigating the incident.
SEPTA has scheduled another round of public hearings on plans to extend the Norristown High Speed Line into King of Prussia.
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Amtrak says an Acela train traveling from Boston to Washington, D.C., hit a person that was on the tracks south of Philadelphia's 30th Street Station.
It's been about 15-years since suburban station's concourse got significant improvement work done.
SEPTA's Kristin Mestre-Velez says the work will affect commuters who use the Lansdale/Doylestown, West Trenton, and Warminster lines.
SEPTA says the car hit the trolley around 4:10 p.m.
A pregnant woman in Philadelphia is now in the hospital after authorities say she overdosed twice after being administered Narcan.
It happened around 11 a.m. Saturday at the SEPTA's Spring Garden stop at Spring Garden and Front Streets.
The Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP held a news conference Thursday morning to express outrage over a judge's recent decision to dismiss all criminal charges against Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian.
The Market-Frankford Line is operating normally now after dealing with power problems on Tuesday afternoon during rush hour.
Congressman Bob Brady took a brief walk around the 69th Street platform Thursday where Tuesday's SEPTA crash happened.
The NTSB is investigating what caused the crash.
SEPTA has a new smartphone app called "SEPTA Transit Watch" that allows riders not only to text, but to send transit police photos or video of crimes or safety issues, anonymously if they wish.
Authorities have arrested the man captured on video attacking a SEPTA police sergeant.
A spokesman for the transportation authority said an exterminator sprayed last week.
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday, and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday, and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday, and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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 22nd annual Puppy Bowl will feature two contenders from the Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania. DeVon-Tails Smith will be on Team Ruff and Teddy will be playing for Team Fluff.
Camden, New Jersey's Adventure Aquarium announced the name of its new African penguin chick after a vote from the community. Biologist Maddie Olszewski Pohle took part in the big reveal with anchor Janelle Burrell on Tuesday morning.
Road conditions are improving on Tuesday, but it's still dangerously cold Tuesday morning with more exceptionally low temperatures expected on Wednesday morning. Brandon Goldner reports.
As we deal with Arctic wind chills across the Philadelphia region and the coldest temperatures of the season so far, our NEXT Weather team is also tracking the possibility of a snow storm for Sunday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive again, thanks to a new state law signed by outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell and Wakisha Bailey tested out their own cursive skills to see how their penmanship stands up.