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The SEPTA Situation May Be Bad, But It Could Be Worse
The SEPTA rail commute has become a nightmare. The trains are packed, late, and at times not even picking up passengers. But things could be worse.
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The SEPTA rail commute has become a nightmare. The trains are packed, late, and at times not even picking up passengers. But things could be worse.
Identification mistakes in newborns happen every day in Pennsylvania.
Day one of the new SEPTA rail commute and riders are putting their travel plans into motion.
If you're taking out federal student loans, it's now cheaper than it was even days ago.
If you're planning to travel this summer, there's a good way to make some extra money at the same time.
Researchers are having good results with a drug for women at high risk for breast cancer because of gene mutation.
People are noticing furry little critters darting around the yard or on the running trail.
A Wildwood, New Jersey native survived the Orlando nightclub carnage.
Ceremonies are taking place all over the country Tuesday to properly dispose of old American Flags that have been collected throughout the year.
Just in time for the Summer travel season, a new survey shows how we pay for our trips.
Putting our name on the line is costly according to Matt Schulz, Senior Industry Analyst at CreditCards.com, which compiled the report.
A team of female scientists has received a $900,000 grant to further its melanoma research.
Do you have enough funds to retire comfortably? Most of us don't, according to a new survey.
Saving for college can be tricky if you don't follow the rules.
You can still register to vote in the upcoming New Jersey primary, but you have to do so by the end of Tuesday.
Stanley Creations and Asendia have agreed to pay more than $760,000 to hundreds of minimum wages workers who were not paid the correct amount.
Fifty-six-year-old Dr. Julie Wollman grew up in Philadelphia and is excited to be back in the area -- now as the first female president of Widener University.
Find out if you need shoulder surgery without the need for an MRI. Lourdes Medical Center in Burlington County is offering MRI results in the office.
A new Mormon temple will soon open in Philadelphia and the public is invited to take a tour this summer.
If you think your child or grandchild is developmentally delayed, speak up and seek help.
Children questioning their sexual identity need the right guidance, and it should start early.
The Gorilla family in Philadelphia is growing, Honi, a 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, is pregnant.
A refurbished rehabilitation unit at Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health is giving patients the space needed to get back to their lives.
April 15th is normally the day your taxes are due. But good news, you can procrastinate a bit longer.
A local hospital is now using a device that will keep cardiac patients alive and allow them to get a diagnostic test they may need in the future.
Not quite a rabbit, Peanut the Patagonian Mara or "Cavie" will be part of the zoo's ambassador animals, coming to schools and other community events.
Down the Jersey Shore, the 7 Mile Island Players is giving kids a unique opportunity to perform "Beauty and the Beast" on a professional set this summer.
These compact microwaves are small, but come packed with the same features as their larger counterparts.
If you're concerned about losing power after a a storm, be prepared by installing a home generator.
Shop impressive deals on Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds and more before you head back to class.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro deflected a question about possibly being vetted as likely Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
Not quite a rabbit, Peanut the Patagonian Mara or "Cavie" will be part of the zoo's ambassador animals, coming to schools and other community events.
Down the Jersey Shore, the 7 Mile Island Players is giving kids a unique opportunity to perform "Beauty and the Beast" on a professional set this summer.
The Phillies on Friday sent relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for outfielder Austin Hays.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro deflected a question about possibly being vetted as likely Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, saying, "That's a question to be directed to the Harris campaign."
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
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.
A new community thrift store in Philadelphia's Brewerytown section is giving the formerly incarcerated and people battling with addiction a chance at a fresh start.
A mother who recently gave birth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reunited with the worker who helped her through the difficult situation.
Not quite a rabbit, Peanut the Patagonian Mara or "Cavie" will be part of the zoo's ambassador animals, coming to schools and other community events.
Down the Jersey Shore, the 7 Mile Island Players is giving kids a unique opportunity to perform "Beauty and the Beast" on a professional set this summer.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
A police officer and K-9 received minor injuries in a crash in Trenton on Thursday, police said.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Phillies on Friday sent relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for outfielder Austin Hays.
Haddonfield beat perennial powerhouse Toms River, 9-5, in North Jersey to secure the championship.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded their best pass rusher to the New York Jets. Haason Reddick is now holding out for a new contract as training camp begins, and Bryce Huff is expected to replace that production.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers and Travis Konecny agreed to an 8-year contract extension with an annual average value of $8.75 million.
There's a new Cutch in Pittsburgh.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Officers responding to a domestic call in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, were met with gunfire and soon fired at a man in the home, 44-year-old Vincent Correa. Correa was killed and the two officers had non life-threatening injuries.
Amid rumors that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is on likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' shortlist for vice president, leaders of the Philadelphia building trades voiced support for Shapiro.
Did you know a mara is a rabbit-like rodent? Peanut the Patagonian Mara is joining the Cape May County Park and Zoo's education team, meaning she will be an ambassador animal the zoo can bring to schools and events.
The 2024 presidential race is heating up in battleground Pennsylvania, with multiple upcoming events for both the Republican candidate Donald Trump and the likely Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Railcars from Hitachi will be coming to the Market-Frankford Line in Philadelphia in 2029, with a full delivery by 2031. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.