Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million for Ohio train derailment
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to last year's fiery train derailment that affected East Palestine, Ohio.
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Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to last year's fiery train derailment that affected East Palestine, Ohio.
The train derailment near the Lehigh River in Northampton County last month could not be stopped by an automated braking system, a preliminary report from the NTSB says.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings on Tuesday after three Norfolk Southern trains crashed and derailed near Easton, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
The east and westbound train tracks have been reopened following the Norfolk Southern train derailment and crash that spilled diesel fuel and plastic pellets along the Lehigh River near Bethlehem.
A derailment involving three Norfolk Southern trains near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania spilled some diesel fuel and plastic pellets along the Lehigh River on Saturday morning.
The preliminary report on the crash, which involved three trains, is expected in three weeks. The final report will take much longer.
A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed along the Lehigh River on Saturday according to a local fire company and Northampton County authorities.
Images from a local fire company show a train derailed Saturday morning in Lower Saucon Township near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania says it has found no evidence that the toxic train derailment near the border contaminated the state's water or soil.
President Biden visited the Ohio village Friday to discuss how the administration is holding the rail operator accountable a year after the derailment.
A SEPTA train on the Market-Frankford Line partially derailed off its tracks at the York-Dauphin Station Monday night in Philadelphia's Kensington section, police said.
At least three train cars derailed around midnight, but it's unknown what, if anything, was inside the cars when they went off the tracks.
Officials say at least three CSX train cars derailed in South Philadelphia just before midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 6. No one was injured, but it's unknown if anything was inside the cars when they went off the tracks.
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Hazmat crews were called in, but police said there is no known hazard to the public.
Northern Southern, which owns the line, will take the lead on reopening the tracks after the derailment.
A 40-car freight train derailed near Stenton Avenue and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, around 5 a.m. Monday.
Hazmat crews have been called in and homes in the 5000 block of Camburn Road are being evacuated after a train derailment early Monday morning.
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Several of the cars which collapsed into the river contained hot asphalt and molten sulfur, officials said.
Approximately 10 cars derailed and there is no threat to the public or hazardous material danger.
The driver of the truck was cited for "operating a vehicle without reasonable control" after he went off the side of the road, hit a ditch and pole, and overturned.
BNSF said in a statement that 22 cars derailed with four catching fire, but that no injuries were reported due to the accident.
The train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, was carrying vinyl chloride, the same chemical released in Paulsboro, N.J. in 2012.
Data from the Federal Railroad Administration shows that there an average of three derailments per day in the United States.
Police are investigating after a 5-year-old child died in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Sunday.
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A man using a wheelchair died after he was hit by a school bus Monday afternoon in North Philadelphia, police said.
Two people died and multiple firefighters were injured in a fire in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning.
A new provider is stepping up to help provide ambulance coverage amid the looming closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
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Two people died and multiple firefighters were injured in a fire in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning.
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Philadelphia police have released new photos of two suspects wanted for killing an Imhotep student at a SEPTA bus stop in 2024.
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There are delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday afternoon due to equipment issues.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
Officials are asking residents to shelter in place after a fire at a recycling facility in Atco, New Jersey, is causing air quality concerns.
Warranties might provide initial comfort and security for the customer, but a consumer expert said they are always in the best interest of companies.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy and seasonably cooler. By Sunday night, the skies are clear and conditions are less windy.
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Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
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Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
During the Eagles' visit to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win, President Trump said he's a big supporter of the tush push.
Jalen Hurts was among a group of Eagles who didn't attend the White House on Monday to meet with President Trump.
Saquon Barkley responded to backlash after he was spotted with President Trump a day before the Eagles' White House visit.
Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday morning, ending his tenure as the Penguins' coach after nine seasons.
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First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
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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.
More than 13,000 people voted on the names for the Galapagos tortoise hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, and the results are in. Their names are Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia in honor of the Golden Girls.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the U.S. has fallen behind places like China in terms of shipbuilding and that poses a national security threat.
The Trump administration says the University of Pennsylvania violated sex discrimination laws for allowing transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to compete on the women's swimming team.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for a woman in connection with the death of a 5-year-old girl in Mercer County, New Jersey, Monday. The warrant alleges Raphaelle Register failed to adequately feed the child and provide proper medical care.
A new gene therapy, developed at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, has been approved by the FDA and is being used to transform lives.