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Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
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Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
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.
New Jersey Transit riders and local residents shared their concerns about safety at a meeting in Burlington County after two recent fatal accidents on the River Line.
Two teenagers are in custody after a carjacking and police chase through Philadelphia. Over in New Jersey, a community meeting is set regarding safety on the NJTransit River Line after recent incidents. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines and Kate Bilo has the latest on potential record-tying or record-breaking heat and drought.
A passenger who was injured when a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree on the tracks describes the scary moment of impact and the aftermath.
The train operator who died after a NJ Transit River Line train hit a downed tree has been identified by an attorney for her family as a Bucks County mother of three.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
Riders on New Jersey Transit say they have had enough of delays and standing on packed platforms. Meanwhile in the Garden State, officials are offering hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits for potential development of a new 76ers arena at a site in Camden that once housed a prison. Janelle Burrell breaks down your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
Monday marked the last day of the transit agency's week of free rides and some customers said it wasn't enough. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
New Jersey Transit offering a week of free rides through Monday, Sept. 2, a woman was shot and killed in Kensington as she tried to stop a fight, and the therapy dogs at Philadelphia International Airport are being celebrated on National Dog Day. These stories in your Digital Brief for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
The NJ Transit fare holiday starts Monday, with free rides on trains and buses all week long.
Travelers who use New Jersey Transit will be riding for free for one week this summer. The Transit Fare Holiday was announced by Governor Phil Murphy as a thank-you to customers. Rides will be free from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. Fares will be waived for all modes of transportation.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, this week.
A movement is underway to create a passenger bill of rights for NJ Transit riders stuck on trains.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
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.
A brush fire in Secaucus caused serious trouble for commuters at Penn Station Thursday evening.
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.
Body camera video shows New Jersey Transit Police officers rescuing a 3-year-old child who was choking. New Jersey Transit Police posted the video on social media on Tuesday, saying it showed officers springing into action at around 9:45 p.m. on April 16 at Trenton Station.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
The Salvation Army's trademark bell and iconic red kettle signal the ringing in of the holiday season and the joy of sharing.
There's a $20,000 reward for information after a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Kingsessing on Wednesday.
An officer is expected to be released from the hospital after they were injured in a hit-and-run crash with another car in Hunting Park early Saturday morning.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
The Salvation Army's trademark bell and iconic red kettle signal the ringing in of the holiday season and the joy of sharing.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the left foot while riding a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia Friday night, according to police.
Ahmed Muhumed took first place in the Philadelphia half marathon after never running one before, the frequent 5K and 10K runner said.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
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.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
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.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
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.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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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.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest of the NEXT Weather forecast.
'Tis the season for giving back to others and helping families in your local community. The Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle campaign this Saturday, making Christmas possible for many this holiday season. Aziza Shuler reports.
A South Jersey community comes together after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message. The act of hate in the historic town of Lawnside has triggered an outpouring of love and support. The community held a peace vigil on Saturday. Ryan Hughes reports.
A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity are facing charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party this summer.
The recall impacts a number of models from the years 2022 to 2025.