Investigation Begins Following Fatal Train Crash In Chester
This latest deadly Amtrak accident has several lawmakers calling on the transit agency to review their safety procedures yet again.
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This latest deadly Amtrak accident has several lawmakers calling on the transit agency to review their safety procedures yet again.
Due to the ongoing investigation of the Amtrak accident, Amtrak and SEPTA trains will be sharing 1 & 4 tracks. 2 & 3 tracks will remain out of service for the morning rush.
It happened around 1 p.m. Saturday near Glenside Avenue and Limekiln Pike.
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The incident happened at the Chester Transportation Center just before 10 a.m.
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A teenager is lucky to be alive after being stabbed on a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon in Delaware County.
That draft will be on public view at an open house at the station from 4:00 to 7:00 tonight.
A woman at the center of an attack on a SEPTA bus overnight is talking to detectives about the incident.
Service has resumed on the Paoli-Thorndale Regional Rail Line after major power problems Thursday night.
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For Bob Tracey, the ride home from work at midnight might have been the road to riches until he made one very unselfish decision.
The officer was taken to Doylestown Hospital to be treated for non-serious injuries.
In for Rich, Rick discussed Donald Trump's lead in the GOP race, AC/DC postponing tour dates and the nice weather. He also discussed the Erin Andrews settlement, the possibility of a Clinton/Sanders ticket and more. Rick spoke with Ed Rendell at 4:30pm.
On Monday night, the public had the chance to see SEPTA's plans to expand in Montgomery County.
A SEPTA Transit officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing for tasing a man, who later died, last October during a struggle at a station on the Market-Frankford line in Kensington.
SEPTA is taking Tullytown Borough to federal court over upgrades planned for the Levittown commuter rail station.
56-year-old Michael Tighe was sentenced to two years probation and he is banned from riding SEPTA trains during rush hour.
The list of 30-alternatives, is now narrowed to one recommendation, says SEPTA's Liz Smith.
Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.
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Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens.
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Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens.
Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
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Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
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Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming 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.
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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.
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.
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Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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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.
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Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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