NJ Transit Fare Hikes Put Focus Again On Funding
New Jersey Transit has said the increases, which average 9 percent, are needed to fill a $60 million budget gap that persisted even after the agency managed to cut $40 million internally.
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New Jersey Transit has said the increases, which average 9 percent, are needed to fill a $60 million budget gap that persisted even after the agency managed to cut $40 million internally.
NJ Transit says that it will shut down service starting at 8 p.m. Monday and that commuter trains won't be restored until at least Thursday morning.
NJ Transit spokesman William Smith says it appears that the man was hit after he stepped in front of a New York-bound train around 5:30 a.m. Monday, near the Aberdeen-Matawan station.
New Jersey's State Treasurer received the brunt of the tongue lashings appearing before the committee to give details of the Governor's budget plan. He had strong words for supporters of raising taxes on the rich to fix the state's finances.
Authorities have released the name of the man who was struck and killed while leaning over a train platform at a New Jersey station, splattering four others with parts of his body.
New Jersey Transit says a man was struck and killed by a train in northern New Jersey.
This latest storm, in the long line of them this winter, is affecting how people are getting around.
A coating of ice is creating a lot of trouble all throughout the Delware Valley.
Officials in Camden confirm a car and a NJ Transit light-rail train were involved in an accident on Wednesday.
The winter storm that pummeled the Delaware Valley on Tuesday has prompted mass transit systems to modify their service schedules and make accommodations for commuters for tomorrow morning.
Officials say it appears a vehicle traveling the opposite direction lost control on the icy roadway and collided with the bus near West Branch Avenue and DeCou Road.
Mass transit systems across the Delaware Valley are modifying service schedules and making accommodations for commuters due to the winter storm.
Amtrak has resumed service at reduced speeds between Philadelphia and New York City.
The accident was reported at about 6:25 p.m. at East Kings Highway and Route 41.
Police say 13 people were hospitalized following an accident involving a bus and two other vehicles Friday afternoon in Atlantic City.
Police arrested two women after they got into a physical altercation and assaulted a police officer on a NJ Transit Bus.
New Jersey Transit commuters could soon get Wi-Fi on trains and at stations.
PennDOT is out in full force, trying to stay ahead of the snow. In New Jersey, it's all hands on deck.
Transportation services have been suspended in New Jersey and Pennsylvania due to the winter storm.
Starting at 1 p.m. on Dec. 26th, the transportation system is offering full-system cross-honoring, which means that customers who take a bus, for example, can use their bus pass to take the train.
New Jersey Transit is getting a helping hand from their colleagues in Philadelphia.
NJ Transit trains have been running all day through the railroad crossing at Washington Avenue in Berlin. On Tuesday evening, a southbound NJ Transit train hit a car stuck there on the railroad tracks.
New Jersey Transit police are investigating a fatality on their Atlantic City Rail Line.
Train service on NJ Transit's River LINE has been restored after a man was struck and killed during the evening commute.
Federal transit officials have reached an agreement with New Jersey, allowing the state to pay $95 million of a $271 million bill for a railroad tunnel project that Gov. Chris Christie scrapped nearly a year ago.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
One museum in Montgomery County will keep the Christmas celebration going with a massive display of nativity scenes from around the world.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
One museum in Montgomery County will keep the Christmas celebration going with a massive display of nativity scenes from around the world.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
One museum in Montgomery County will keep the Christmas celebration going with a massive display of nativity scenes from around the world.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Families stopped at Giambri's Quality Sweets in Clementon for holiday treats on Christmas Eve.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
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.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
The Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied after Joel Embiid was ejected to beat the San Antonio Spurs.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night's game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles players talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what Christmas and the holiday season mean to them.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is tracking Santa's journey from the NEXT Weather Sphere — and the forecast for Christmas Day in the Philadelphia area.
A steady stream of customers filed in and out of the Lindenwold Preet Food Mart in Camden County, New Jersey, on Christmas Eve to snag their last-minute lottery tickets before Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Thousands of Starbucks baristas have walked off the job including employees in Philadelphia. Workers United says Starbucks proposed an economic package without an immediate wage increase and a guaranteed raise of only 0.015% in future years. Workers say they're not making enough money to be able to live comfortably in the cities where they're employed.
A house fire down the shore happened Monday morning in the Loveladies neighborhood in Long Beach Township, Ocean City. A firefighter fell and had to go to the hospital. Fire investigators say since this was a seasonal home, no one was inside when the fire started. They're still working to figure out the exact cause but believe it may have been electrical.