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After four years of testing, the Pennsylvania Turnpike says it plans to move ahead with a $129 million project to become a completely cashless toll system in two years, eliminating hundreds of toll collecting and auditing positions along the way.
The toll increase will go into effect on Jan. 5 on all sections and extensions, excluding three western Pennsylvania cashless toll facilities.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has a message to its most egregious toll cheats: pay up or face possible jail time.
Authorities say there was a fatality involving an employee of a contractor or a sub-contractor in a construction zone.
Both accidents happened on the southbound side of the turnpike just before the Lansdale exit.
Tolls are going up for drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike again.
The speed limit has been lowered to 45 miles-per-hour on several portions of the Turnpike.
Motorists are asked to find alternate routes
The Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to give away free tolls to its employees for personal travel while tolls for everyone else have been increasing annually for nearly a decade.
Officials say multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, were involved in an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike westbound shortly after 12 p.m.
The increase will go into effect on Jan. 6 at 12:01 a.m.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation lifted restrictions from several interstates as of 4 p.m., but left others in place.
Authorities in New Jersey say the commercial vehicle travel ban in place due to the snowstorm will be lifted at midnight.
Signs have been changing along sections of I-95 and 295 in Mercer County in advance of an official change on that part of the interstate.
A police officer was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Wednesday morning.
Concerned about the impact of annual toll hikes, the state auditor general says he will begin another audit of the Turnpike Commission.
Motorists will see a 6 percent increase for cash and E-ZPass beginning Sunday.
For a second straight year, that increase will be six percent.
The accident happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Motorists heading to the Poconos will face delays and a detour because a bridge replacement will close a long section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeastern Extension.
The increase will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2018.
If you owe back tolls and fees to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, now is the time to make good
The crash happened around 11 a.m. Saturday about five-miles north of the Quakertown exit (Exit 44).
The northbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed after an accident involving a tractor-trailer Monday.
No injuries were reported.
For several days, Philadelphia police have been monitoring social media and keeping an eye on threats related to looting and other unrest in the city.
Philadelphia police say a woman was shot during an apparent road rage incident on Temple University's campus Friday evening.
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Jalen Hurts is good to play against the Cowboys after Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni revealed the quarterback may be injured.
For several days, Philadelphia police have been monitoring social media and keeping an eye on threats related to looting and other unrest in the city.
Philadelphia police say a woman was shot during an apparent road rage incident on Temple University's campus Friday evening.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
Jalen Hurts is good to play against the Cowboys after Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni revealed the quarterback may be injured.
For several days, Philadelphia police have been monitoring social media and keeping an eye on threats related to looting and other unrest in the city.
Philadelphia police say a woman was shot during an apparent road rage incident on Temple University's campus Friday evening.
On Friday, police announced the arrest of two more people in connection with the illegal car meetups throughout Philadelphia in late September.
A tight race in western Pennsylvania decided the balance of power in the state legislature's lower chamber.
Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg died in 2011 in what was ruled a suicide – but her parents argue Ellen was murdered.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Crews are battling multiple wildfires burning across New Jersey, including at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area.
Roads have reopened around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as crews work to contain the Bethany Run Wildfire.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
Jalen Hurts is good to play against the Cowboys after Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni revealed the quarterback may be injured.
Some big changes are coming to the Phillies' front office, with Sam Fuld and Preston Mattingly each receiving promotions.
Owen Tippett scored the tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation, then got the clinching shootout goal as the Flyers beat the Lightning, 2-1.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Talk about bravery and determination. A patient from Nemours Children’s Hospital takes part in the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships. Stephanie Stahl reports.
We continue to be under a NEXT Weather alert for the breezy and dry conditions. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Outside prosecutors say they cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed in the case of Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia educator who died in 2011. It was a case her parents have long fought to be called a homicide but was instead ruled as a suicide.
Negotiations between SEPTA and its largest union ended Friday afternoon with no new contract. The possibility of a strike is putting thousands of people on edge. Ray Strickland reports.
Firefighters all across the state are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning. That means conditions are ripe for more wildfires. Kerri Corrado reports in Evesham Township talking with firefighters about how exhausting this must be.