2013 IN REVIEW: Pennsylvania Transportation Funding Approved At Last
The Pennsylvania state legislature's approval of major new funding for roads, bridges, and mass transit was one of the major stories of 2013.
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The Pennsylvania state legislature's approval of major new funding for roads, bridges, and mass transit was one of the major stories of 2013.
The plan to build a 700-space garage has been in the works for several years and has been the subject of contentious discussions between the transit agency and Cheltenham residents who live near the station.
The new plan would double SEPTA's capital improvements budget over the next 5 years, from $300-million to $600-million.
According to SEPTA, a pedestrian was struck by a train late Thursday morning.
The KYW Newsradio traffic center reports several accidents throughout Montgomery and Bucks Counties due to slick, icy conditions. Drivers are advised to reduce speeds and drive carefully.
The company is decking out several trolleys, buses and even a Norristown High Speed Line train car for the holidays with lights, ornaments and boughs of holly.
This weekend's winter storm came and went, but not before it left behind some tricky travel conditions.
SEPTA GM Joe Casey says it's more than cleaning up. It's installing cameras and better lighting and possibly getting retail development.
I just want to go home," said one woman who had been waiting for a Route 2 bus for more than 30 minutes.
The rapidly falling snow is causing traffic and travel delays all over the Philadelphia region.
It happened around 3 p.m. Monday at 10th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.
A new long-term lease between SEPTA and the city for properties like the Broad Street Subway and the Suburban Station concourse gained initial approval this past week in City Council, but some lawmakers are unhappy with parts of the deal involving advertising revenue.
If Congress fails to extend a tax benefit that is due to be slashed in half at the end of this month, it could mean higher commuting costs for many who use mass transit.
The accident happened at the intersection of Conshohocken Avenue and Cranston Road in Wynnefield Heights.
The new affordable housing development is the nation's first LEED-ND "plantinum" development, representing $48 million in federal tax credits and private investment.
"During the last two years, we've encountered the normal things you find underground in a very old city," notes Center City District president Paul Levy.
AAA was projecting a decrease of about 1.5% in holiday travelers this Thanksgiving weekend, and that projection seemed to be right on at 30th Street Station on Sunday night, where travelers were enjoying a pretty easy ride home.
Public transportation plays a vital role in making the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding region more sustainable. Resort to these options when looking to make your commute throughout the Philadelphia area greener.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett will put his signature on the biggest legislative achievement of his tenure Monday morning -- a bill to raise major new funding for roads, bridges and mass transit.
Artist Benjamin Volta worked with kids from Waring Elementary to create a multicolored mural of nerve cells.
A woman was injured when a gun discharged during rush hour at the 40th Street subway station.
The west side of 30th Street Station re-opens this morning, after more than a year of renovations. The project was finished not a moment too soon.
We first told you about it Tuesday night and now a passenger outraged by Amtrak's handling of the fiasco is speaking out exclusively to Eyewitness News as Amtrak officials announce they have completed their investigation.
Amtrak is investigating how a train headed to New York City instead ended up in Bala Cynwyd.
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.
Ukee Washington 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 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.