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The Reading Terminal Market is more than seven miles from the scene of last month's disastrous Amtrak train derailment, but that didn't keep merchants at the market from admiring the quick response of police and firefighters.
An attorney representing Amtrak derailment victims says word that the train engineer wasn't talking, texting, or using data on his cell phone leading up to the crash raises more questions.
The big question from the days after Amtrak 188's derailment to last week's Congressional hearing on the disaster was whether or not engineer Brandon Bostian was using his phone at the time of the crash.
In the wake of last month's fatal Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, the federal government is recommending that commuter railroads, such as SEPTA, examine their speed controls where they have sharp curves.
As so often happens with these hearings, there has been less revelation about the accident than about where committee members stand on various issues.
Ed Rendell pointed to infrastructure failures and government bureaucracy for inefficiencies with Amtrak following a train derailment earlier this month that killed eight passengers.
Amtrak says it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs that record the actions of train engineers.
Of those four people, two remain in critical condition.
According to the GoFundMe account, Kulp was in the first row of the second car of the train and was thrown during the crash, resulting in a "severe spinal cord injury."
What caused last week's deadly Amtrak derailment is a question that remains unanswered. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation is still underway.
The Federal Railroad Administration today issued an Emergency Order that will "assist in controlling passenger train speeds at certain locations on the Northeast Corridor."
Casey says Positive Train Control could have prevented the fatal derailment of Amtrak 188.
Eyewitness News has learned that a review of the signals system in the area of the derailment found no issues.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board continue looking at several possible factors, including signals, cell phone records, work records, and more.
Attorney Robert Mongeluzzi alleged Amtrak was negligent and responsible for last week's train derailment that killed eight people and injured hundreds.
Railroad unions are urging Amtrak to put a second engineer in locomotives in the wake of a deadly derailment last week in Philadelphia.
Of those eight people, two remain in critical condition.
Philadelphia-area commuter trains are once again making all stops on the Trenton Line that was disrupted last week by a deadly Amtrak train derailment.
A law set in place nearly 20 years ago capped how much victims could sue for in any single passenger rail incident.
Nestel says people along the tracks, usually kids, throw rocks at trains so often that engineers don't always report it.
Federal investigators say they aren't sure anything struck the windshield of an Amtrak train involved in last week's deadly derailment in Philadelphia.
The National Transportation Safety Board says any other reports on the crash that killed 8 people and injured dozens are "pure speculation."
Attorney Bob Mongeluzzi puts the blame on the man at the helm of Amtrak 188 and on the railroad company itself.
Trains began rolling Monday with delays because of continued repairs at Frankford Junction.
About three dozen passengers boarded the New York City-bound train in Philadelphia, and Mayor Michael Nutter was on hard to see the passengers and train off.
The Interboro School District in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
A woman's body was found in a shallow grave in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Crews are battling a wildfire at Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County on Thursday.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Philadelphia may soon have to find alternative options if SEPTA workers strike at Friday.
The Lower Merion School District is warning parents about racist text messages received by a number of their middle school students.
The Interboro School District in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
The Interboro School District in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park.
A woman's body was found in a shallow grave in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Philadelphia may soon have to find alternative options if SEPTA workers strike on Friday.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
Crews are battling a wildfire at Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County on Thursday.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
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.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
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.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
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.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Philadelphia may soon have to find alternative options if SEPTA workers strike on Friday.
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.
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.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
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.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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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.
A school district in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues. It’s affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park. Madeleine Wright explains an investigation is underway to determine if cybercriminals are at work.
Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast as the entire Philadelphia region is dealing with drought conditions.
The viral portal at LOVE Park is on the move but it's not going far. Crews are working to relocate the portal to make room for the Christmas Village in Center City, according to officials with Portals.org. The Portal will remain in LOVE Park but will now stand next to the Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center, near the "flying saucer" building at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard.
CBS News has not yet projected a winner in Pennsylvania's Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt said Thursday 100,000 votes still need to be adjudicated. Reporter Dan Snyder explains.
Homeowners are taking precautions as crews fight wildfires in Evesham Township and other areas in New Jersey.