Ice Causes Widespread Power Outages, Road Closures And Travel Delays
A coating of ice is creating a lot of trouble all throughout the Delware Valley.
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A coating of ice is creating a lot of trouble all throughout the Delware Valley.
"We have people out there, working over miles of territory to clear trees and get things restored," said SEPTA deputy general manager Jeff Knueppel.
Heavy snowfall is causing major delays and disruptions around the region.
SEPTA officials hosted a fifth public meeting, last week, on a rail project that would connect tens of thousands of people each day from Philadelphia to the King of Prussia area, particularly the mall.
With more people using Septa's Regional Rail lines, the transit agency is looking for ways to increase capacity.
From the El to Regional Rail and SEPTA's more than 100 bus stations, public transit in Philadelphia is nothing to scoff at.
"We're trying to look for that predator that's preying on the vulnerable," says Septa police chief Tom Nestel.
With the frigid temperatures, SEPTA is taking steps to try to keep the system moving.
Philadelphia ranks fourth in the country as cities where people do not own cars.
Behind SEPTA's 69th Street train station is the company's repair hub, which has been busy due to the recent snow storms.
It was reported shortly after 5 p.m. near 63rd Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Another winter blast blanketed the region Saturday with a modest covering of snow, but it still caused some problems for area residents.
SEPTA is on a roll to replace some of its aging infrastructure with resources provided by the Commonwealth's new transportation funding bill, which just took effect.
Yes, more snow, and more work for road crews this weekend as yet another winter storm passes through the Philadelphia region.
As retail outlets, restaurants, and other places of business found themselves working with skeleton crews on Wednesday, SEPTA says it did, too.
The bitter cold temperatures and left over snow are making a mess of mass transit this morning.
After city government and many businesses closed early Tuesday, Suburban Station and Market East train platforms were packed with what amounted to an early rush hour. But SEPTA did not add extra cars or extra runs, resulting in equally packed trains.
With more than a foot of snow covering the ground, commuters should be prepared for delays on Wednesday.
From Spring Garden to the Parkway, most streets were deserted Tuesday night and the cleanup has started.
Mass transit agencies are preparing for a snow storm to blow in during the evening commute.
Breakdowns of elevators and escalators are a constant annoyance for Patco riders.
A 46-year-old employee of Einstein Hospital is in stable condition this morning after being stabbed, allegedly by a 56-year-old colleague.
It happened at about 6:34 p.m. near West Butler Avenue and Bristol Road in New Britain Borough.
As a polar vortex blankets the Delaware Valley in a deep freeze, record low temperatures are having a major effect on transportation, this morning.
A blanket of ice covered the region early Sunday morning, causing all sorts of problems for commuters.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Police in Bucks County are looking for a man who, they say, exposed himself to a customer at a store last week.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
The Battleship New Jersey is receiving the largest capital investment since it opened in 2001.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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 sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want to put on a little extra hairspray before heading to work. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, received a lawsuit Wednesday as the battle over proposed data centers continues. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado reports.
A Black woman from New Orleans not only calls Philadelphia home but also has a shop that honors religious traditions from across the African diaspora. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.
The Pennsylvania county says social media platforms are harming young people and driving up anxiety, eating disorders and suicidal ideation, among others.
The Philly cheesesteak has been crowned America's sandwich by Hellmann's. The maker of mayonnaise has pitted favorite sandwiches from all 50 states against each other, with 10,000 people voting on Instagram, and the cheesesteak won.