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The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
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The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
A movement is underway to create a passenger bill of rights for NJ Transit riders stuck on trains.
Problems continue at airports, including Philadelphia International Airport, after the cybersecurity failure that has grounded thousands of flights and paralyzed operations worldwide.
The outage is forcing flights to be grounded at the airport and impacting payment methods for Amtrak riders.
Multiple airlines at Philadelphia International Airport are reporting system outages that are causing delays and cancellations.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
There was congestion and confusion again on Friday as New Jersey Transit announced the suspension of service in and out of New York. NJ Transit pointed the finger at Amtrak for an issue with overhead wires, but Amtrak said problems arose from a disabled commuter train. This week, service has been disrupted at least three times due to various issues. Today’s issues impacted travelers out of Philadelphia, causing problems out of 30th Street Station.
Amtrak had suspended service on a number of trains along the Northeast corridor due to a brushfire and power loss issues that came amid a severe heat wave.
A brush fire in Secaucus caused serious trouble for commuters at Penn Station Thursday evening.
Firefighters rescued a woman who fell under an Amtrak train at the Wilmington, Delaware, train station Sunday evening, officials said.
Firefighters rescued a woman who fell between a train car and the tracks at the train station in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday evening, fire officials said.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Amtrak said tracks were beginning to open east of Philadelphia by 11:20 a.m. but "congestion" is likely to linger due to the ongoing investigation.
Riders had to be rescued from a SEPTA Regional Rail train on the Wilmington/Newark Line after SEPTA said it was sent to a track with no power.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options.
Passengers parked on benches and waited in long lines to learn more about when their trains would depart.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
Heavy rains and flooding have delayed dozens of flights and canceled several Amtrak trains Tuesday and Wednesday.
At 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, some trains were delayed by hours.
The new funding will be spent on 25 passenger rail projects between Boston and Washington, D.C.
The federal government will pump more than $16 billion into Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, the nation's busiest rail line, President Joe Biden will say Monday in Delaware.
30th Street Station now has a touch of beauty thanks to some artwork unveiled Tuesday morning.
The mothers of the children spoke publicly Wednesday, saying they want to make sure this does not happen to another family.
Walnut Wonderland is serving up holiday cheer between buildings in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
Wednesday will be cloudy and mild again with highs in the low 60s but rain is expected later in the Philadelphia region.
A Philadelphia officer was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night in Kensington, police said.
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Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
Walnut Wonderland is serving up holiday cheer between buildings in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.
Wednesday will be cloudy and mild again with highs in the low 60s but rain is expected later in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
A Philadelphia officer was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night in Kensington, police said.
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The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
A clerical error has turned a Philadelphia woman into the living dead, but the seemingly simple mistake happens more than you think.
The New Jersey Department of Health says it found multiple violations at Medford Care Center. The owner disputes those allegations.
Denise Hall, 65, of Gloucester Township, will run her 100th half marathon this Saturday as part of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, is 75% contained.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club is 75% contained as of Tuesday evening.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies added three right-handed pitchers to the team's 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
The Sixers are off to a disastrous 2-11 start and reportedly held a team meeting after Monday night's loss to the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
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The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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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.
A winter wonderland has taken over Walnut Garden in Center City Philadelphia with Christmas lights, festive snacks and even a visit from Santa.
Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean was among the Eagles players who took part in a turkey drive on Tuesday night in West Philadelphia.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy with a sprinkle early, and rain and wind arrive later in the night. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
As of Tuesday evening, the fire is 75% contained and no structures are threatened or evacuated in Hainesport, Burlington County.
Police said the officer was struck by a vehicle with a missing side mirror at 800 East Allegheny Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Kensington.