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At a press conference at 30th Street Station, Casey said last month's train disaster in Philadelphia underscored the need to make sure Amtrak has the proper funding to improve safety and infrastructure.
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.
I-95 is closed between Exit 26 (Aramingo Avenue) and Exit 30 (Cottman Avenue) Sunday morning due to police activity.
A fire gutted The Moon of Saucon Valley Banquet Hall in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County on Saturday night.
Police told CBS News Philadelphia that a female pointed a gun at officers and was shot multiple times, but they did not confirm who fired those shots.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
A Philadelphia police officer suffered a "significant" injury after the officer was attacked by a pit bull in the city's Olney neighborhood on Saturday night.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
I-95 is closed between Exit 26 (Aramingo Avenue) and Exit 30 (Cottman Avenue) Sunday morning due to police activity.
A fire gutted The Moon of Saucon Valley Banquet Hall in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County on Saturday night.
Police told CBS News Philadelphia that a female pointed a gun at officers and was shot multiple times, but they did not confirm who fired those shots.
A Philadelphia police officer suffered a "significant" injury after the officer was attacked by a pit bull in the city's Olney neighborhood on Saturday night.
I-95 is closed between Exit 26 (Aramingo Avenue) and Exit 30 (Cottman Avenue) Sunday morning due to police activity.
A fire gutted The Moon of Saucon Valley Banquet Hall in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County on Saturday night.
Police told CBS News Philadelphia that a female pointed a gun at officers and was shot multiple times, but they did not confirm who fired those shots.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
A Philadelphia police officer suffered a "significant" injury after the officer was attacked by a pit bull in the city's Olney neighborhood on Saturday night.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Police in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, say a drone helped them find a missing person.
A man wearing a wolf mask has been charged in connection with the burglary of a marijuana shop in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Sunday starts cold in the Philadelphia area and turns damp by midday as light rain spreads in.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Fans want the Eagles to make a change at offensive coordinator but coach Nick Sirianni says he's sticking with Kevin Patullo.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
The Chicago Bears carved the Eagles for over 280 rushing yards in a 24-15 win over Philadelphia on Black Friday at the Linc.
The Eagles and Bears will play the NFL's third-ever Black Friday game today at Lincoln Financial Field. Here's how to watch.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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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.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pass through Philadelphia International Airport Sunday as the Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has a look at security lines and what travelers should know today.
Fire officials said no one was hurt after The Moon of Saucon Valley, a banquet hall in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, went up in flames Saturday night.
A cat's whiskers are cute, but they actually play an important role in how they navigate life! Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains.
Police told CBS News Philadelphia that a woman pointed a gun at officers in Hunting Park early Sunday morning. She was shot multiple times, but police did not confirm who shot her or if an officer discharged their weapon.
Sunday's weather starts cold and quiet across the Philadelphia area, but plan for light rain by midday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has more on when we can expect snow in the region.