Charred Body Found On Top Of SEPTA Train Identified As Teen Boy
Officials have identified the victim as 15-year-old Raekwon Jones of the 5100 block of Funston Street in Philadelphia.
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Officials have identified the victim as 15-year-old Raekwon Jones of the 5100 block of Funston Street in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia mom Lacey Kohlmoos says it's an ordeal, having to fold her baby stroller when getting on a SEPTA bus.
Supporters of the project hope it will reduce traffic congestion, increase property value, and connect King of Prussia to Center City and University City.
SEPTA says over 50 percent of buses are hybrid buses or zero-emission vehicles.
Students from St. Mary Interparochial School at 5th and Locust Streets will become ambassadors for safety in a year-long partnership with SEPTA.
The Villanova stop along the Norristown High Speed Line will be closed for the next six weeks.
According to SEPTA, the child was hit by a Route 25 bus at Orthodox and Milnor Streets around 5 p.m.
Police are on the scene north of Jenkintown, as the fatal accident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday.
Police are investigating the incident.
SEPTA has scheduled another round of public hearings on plans to extend the Norristown High Speed Line into King of Prussia.
It's called Boulevard Direct -- and it is a simple idea.
Amtrak says an Acela train traveling from Boston to Washington, D.C., hit a person that was on the tracks south of Philadelphia's 30th Street Station.
It's been about 15-years since suburban station's concourse got significant improvement work done.
SEPTA's Kristin Mestre-Velez says the work will affect commuters who use the Lansdale/Doylestown, West Trenton, and Warminster lines.
SEPTA says the car hit the trolley around 4:10 p.m.
A pregnant woman in Philadelphia is now in the hospital after authorities say she overdosed twice after being administered Narcan.
It happened around 11 a.m. Saturday at the SEPTA's Spring Garden stop at Spring Garden and Front Streets.
The Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP held a news conference Thursday morning to express outrage over a judge's recent decision to dismiss all criminal charges against Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian.
The Market-Frankford Line is operating normally now after dealing with power problems on Tuesday afternoon during rush hour.
Congressman Bob Brady took a brief walk around the 69th Street platform Thursday where Tuesday's SEPTA crash happened.
The NTSB is investigating what caused the crash.
SEPTA has a new smartphone app called "SEPTA Transit Watch" that allows riders not only to text, but to send transit police photos or video of crimes or safety issues, anonymously if they wish.
Authorities have arrested the man captured on video attacking a SEPTA police sergeant.
A spokesman for the transportation authority said an exterminator sprayed last week.
The incident occurred near the Holmesburg Junction Station.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
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A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, who was critically injured in a crash six years ago, has died, the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police shared Tuesday.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
The driver responsible for the crash on Chester Pike in Prospect Park was cited for reckless driving, careless driving and an improper lane change.
Eastern University has agreed to buy part of Valley Forge Military Academy and College's campus in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
The Cricket Wildlife Rehabilitation Center said its last missing African Serval was hit by a car Monday night after escaping from its damaged enclosure in November.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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.
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.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster will be out for two to three months with an upper-body injury, general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made multiple roster moves on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers, and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
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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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
TWU Local 234 represents approximately 5,000 SEPTA employees, including bus, subway, and trolley operators and mechanics.
Andrew Kozak is tracking the NEXT Weather maker for the Philadelphia region after Tuesday's storm brought rain and some snow to the area.
For 5-year-old Angelo Declerico, Christmas came early. Angelo and his family are loaded up with gifts on their send-off to Disney World — a dream vacation granted by Make-A-Wish and Keystone First.
A month after a violent multi-vehicle crash tore through a row of businesses in Prospect Park, Delaware County, several businesses are still struggling to recover.