Man Struck, Killed By Train Near Torresdale Station In Philadelphia
Service on SEPTA's Trenton Regional Rail Line was suspended early Saturday afternoon after a man was struck and killed by a train.
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Service on SEPTA's Trenton Regional Rail Line was suspended early Saturday afternoon after a man was struck and killed by a train.
A CBS 3 I-Team Investigation now reveals that the suspect who allegedly tried to throw a SEPTA subway rider off of a Center City and in front of a train is a career criminal with a lengthy history of 35 arrests and numerous convictions.
SEPTA bus and trolley riders have new options when it comes to service updates and accessing schedules.
The third annual "Stop Hunger at Your Station" food drive begins Monday, June 6th and runs through the 20th. The haul from year two was double year one and they'd like to double it again.
A Philadelphia teenager is lucky to be alive after she was attacked at random and nearly thrown onto the SEPTA tracks in Center City.
SEPTA is requiring all it's rail engineers to wear fluorescent green and yellow vests when operating trains, saying it's for safety and security reasons. It's something the engineer's union doesn't like.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from a center city Philadelphia office building on Thursday morning after an electrical fire erupted in a utility closet.
A suspect was taken into police custody after he allegedly stabbed a man on the platform of a SEPTA subway station Tuesday.
This first report by the think tank Brookings finds low-income Philadelphians have good access to mass transit, but not all of those residents have access to lines that will get them to a job.
Septa is redoubling its security efforts in the wake of allegations that Osama Bin Laden wanted to derail commuter trains on the anniversary of 9/11.
It took two years to restore the Allen Lane train station, which was built in 1885.
A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into a SEPTA trolley early Wednesday morning.
There's no specific threat, but authorities say they are stepping up patrols, like here at 30th Street station, where people are being asked to be more aware and more alert.
Police say a man has been arrested for taking inappropriate pictures of a sleeping SEPTA rider.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a brush fire that impacted SEPTA passengers in Delaware County early Tuesday morning.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a young man from southwest Philadelphia on SEPTA's Broad Street line Saturday afternoon.
A 22-year-old man was rushed to Temple University Hospital after being robbed and shot at a SEPTA station Saturday afternoon.
The route spans 10 miles through south Philadelphia, Center City and North Philadelphia. SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch says about half of the stops between Oregon Avenue and Market Street along 7th and 8th Streets have been eliminated.
SEPTA's practice of using Male and Female decals on trans-passes and trail-passes -- a practice that has upset the city's transgender community -- came under the microscope Tuesday in City Council.
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a SEPTA train late Monday evening. The incident happened at about 11 p.m. near the intersection of Cresson and Calumet Streets in the city's East Falls section.
SEPTA held its first public information session on new payment systems in the works that could ultimately eliminate tokens and paper transfers.
SEPTA is hitting the road to ask riders what they think about a new system for collecting fares.
A man was rushed to the hospital after being sucked underneath a SEPTA trolley in Delaware County early Thursday morning.
SEPTA riders are not being asked to dole out for higher fares in the coming year, but the transit agency is warning that it is quickly running out of cash for station and equipment repairs and upgrades.
Youtube videos show SEPTA riders making and eating sandwiches. Other videos show people yelling and fighting. SEPTA says the general rule when riding is to be respectful of others.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
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.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
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.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
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.
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.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
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.
Hundreds of people came out to learn about mental health, maternal care, nutrition and more at The Black Family Wellness Expo, hosted by Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on March 21. Doctors at the expo said their goal is to keep the community information about health conditions that can disproportionally impact African Americans.
Airports across the country continue to deal with the impacts of a partial government shutdown and TSA shortages, and lines at Philadelphia International Airport were long again Sunday morning as three security checkpoints remain closed. President Trump said ICE agents are prepared to deploy to airports to help with staffing.
Men claiming a resemblance to the late John F. Kennedy Jr. gathered at Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square for a lookalike contest Saturday. After narrowing the contest down to five finalists, John Scanlon Jr. was crowned the winner.
Dogs can provide lots of love and companionship, but is it a good idea for older adults to take on new dogs? In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has some advice for families considering bringing a new four-legged friend into their homes.
Sunday starts mild and quiet as high temperatures climb into the 70s. Showers and thunderstorms develop later in the afternoon, with the greatest risk for storms roughly between 4-10 p.m. The main threats look to be damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail, and a brief isolated tornado can't be ruled out.