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The former Amtrak engineer is charged with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of causing a catastrophe, and 238 counts of reckless endangerment.
A surge in COVID-19 infections among Amtrak employees has created a staffing shortage.
Holiday travelers hit the ground running Wednesday morning, with many going to the Philadelphia International Airport and Amtrak stations to get on their way.
Amtrak has reached a lease and development agreement with Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia.
Much of the funding must still be approved by Congress.
A celebrated Philadelphia chef was left paralyzed from the accident and after years of depression and suicidal thoughts he has found a new mission.
Biden originally planned to ride the rails as a nod to the thousands of train commutes he made during his time as a U.S. senator.
He rode Amtrak so often he became known as "Amtrak Joe."
Amtrak unveiled a $72 million project adding an electrified third rail to the northeast corridor through Delaware.
Face coverings are required, and social distancing will be enforced on board.
Experts say positive train control could prevent crases like the May 2015 derailment in Port Richmond.
Eight people lost their lives and more than 200 people were injured.
The trains will only be booked at 50% capacity and will be sanitized regularly.
Beginning Monday, May 11, Amtrak says all customers in stations, on trains and thruway buses must wear facial coverings.
The driver apparently got stuck on the tracks and called police for help.
Amtrak served 800,000 more passengers this year than the previous fiscal year.
A new center platform was unveiled at the Paoli Station Northeast Parking Lot, located at 13 Lancaster Ave., at 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
A judge dismissed the charges on Tuesday.
The tragic accident happened around 4 p.m. Sunday near the Norwood-SEPTA station.
SEPTA Regional Rail, AMTRAK, PATCO and NJ Transit have announced modified services and cancellations.
SEPTA and Amtrak are modifying their schedules on Wednesday due to the winter storm hitting the region.
The flipping board will move to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Whether the move will be permanent remains to be seen.
Amtrak is on a normal schedule for Friday, but it's fine-tuning its schedule because of this weekend's winter storm.
The three-alarm fire at 1620 South 49th Street was reported at approximately 6:19 p.m. Sunday.
Amtrak says the new Passenger Information Display System will further modernize the station as it will replace the current Solari board.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
One Delco native and Catholic bishop who lives in Commanders territory has taken his love for the Eagles to new heights.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Last-minute holiday shoppers took the Springfield Mall by storm with less than one week until Christmas.
Mayor Parker reflects on her first year in office during a State of the City event.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
One Delco native and Catholic bishop who lives in Commanders territory has taken his love for the Eagles to new heights.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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.
After nine long months, this stretch of Pine Road in Northeast Philadelphia is open again. PennDOT closed the road in March to rebuild the bridge over Pennypack Creek. The project cost an estimated $4.3 million.
You don't need to have a green thumb to learn how to make the perfect holiday wreath at Linvilla Orchards' wreath-making class.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist advises anyone driving Friday night to be careful as roads will be slick from ongoing precipitation. Here's your Friday night weather forecast in the Philadelphia region.
It's been 353 days since Cherelle Parker took over as Philadelphia's 100th mayor with a long list of goals for the city. During her address, Parker, who is also the first woman mayor in Philadelphia history, sought to show the progress she said her administration has made this year.
This is happening as more than a million people in our area get to their holiday destinations. Josh Sanders is in the Mobile Weather Watcher. The weather no doubt will be slowing things down out there.