Philadelphia Mass Transit Riders Shiver in the Snow and Bear the Wait
I just want to go home," said one woman who had been waiting for a Route 2 bus for more than 30 minutes.
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I just want to go home," said one woman who had been waiting for a Route 2 bus for more than 30 minutes.
The rapidly falling snow is causing traffic and travel delays all over the Philadelphia region.
It happened around 3 p.m. Monday at 10th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.
A new long-term lease between SEPTA and the city for properties like the Broad Street Subway and the Suburban Station concourse gained initial approval this past week in City Council, but some lawmakers are unhappy with parts of the deal involving advertising revenue.
If Congress fails to extend a tax benefit that is due to be slashed in half at the end of this month, it could mean higher commuting costs for many who use mass transit.
The accident happened at the intersection of Conshohocken Avenue and Cranston Road in Wynnefield Heights.
The new affordable housing development is the nation's first LEED-ND "plantinum" development, representing $48 million in federal tax credits and private investment.
"During the last two years, we've encountered the normal things you find underground in a very old city," notes Center City District president Paul Levy.
AAA was projecting a decrease of about 1.5% in holiday travelers this Thanksgiving weekend, and that projection seemed to be right on at 30th Street Station on Sunday night, where travelers were enjoying a pretty easy ride home.
Public transportation plays a vital role in making the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding region more sustainable. Resort to these options when looking to make your commute throughout the Philadelphia area greener.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett will put his signature on the biggest legislative achievement of his tenure Monday morning -- a bill to raise major new funding for roads, bridges and mass transit.
Artist Benjamin Volta worked with kids from Waring Elementary to create a multicolored mural of nerve cells.
A woman was injured when a gun discharged during rush hour at the 40th Street subway station.
The west side of 30th Street Station re-opens this morning, after more than a year of renovations. The project was finished not a moment too soon.
We first told you about it Tuesday night and now a passenger outraged by Amtrak's handling of the fiasco is speaking out exclusively to Eyewitness News as Amtrak officials announce they have completed their investigation.
Amtrak is investigating how a train headed to New York City instead ended up in Bala Cynwyd.
SEPTA leaders haven't given up hope the state House will pass a transportation funding bill this session.
Transportation funding was one of Rendell's biggest initiatives and biggest frustrations during his eight years as governor.
For most commuters who rely on SEPTA's Media/Elwyn Regional Rail line, word of a failed house vote on transportation funding is concerning, as SEPTA has said it would have to stop service on this line in 2015 without additional funding.
A one-year-old girl and her father were struck by a SEPTA train Friday night in University City.
The top cop at SEPTA has taken to the social network to help serve and protect its riders, with a little bit of an attitude.
On Friday morning the Montgomery County District Attorney announced it is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for the death of Julie Barnyock.
Rain and storms moving through the area are causing headaches for many.
Philadelphia Police say a suspect who assaulted and robbed an 81-year old Temple University Professor earlier this week is in custody.
In an exclusive CBS 3 I-Team interview with Investigative Reporter Walt Hunter, the alleged victim says the conductor began screaming at him, punching him and trying to choke him.
A New Jersey man faces up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on an airplane, prosecutors said.
Philadelphia Eagles OC Kevin Patullo addressed an egging incident at his New Jersey home for the first time on Wednesday.
Reading Terminal's newest "The Market Merch" shop highlights branded items and special releases created for the historic market.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Waymo started testing autonomous vehicles with specialists behind the wheel in Philadelphia over the summer.
A New Jersey man faces up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on an airplane, prosecutors said.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Philadelphia Eagles OC Kevin Patullo addressed an egging incident at his New Jersey home for the first time on Wednesday.
Reading Terminal's newest "The Market Merch" shop highlights branded items and special releases created for the historic market.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny, but another storm that could bring snow is on the way.
A New Jersey man faces up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on an airplane, prosecutors said.
Reading Terminal's newest "The Market Merch" shop highlights branded items and special releases created for the historic market.
Waymo started testing autonomous vehicles with specialists behind the wheel in Philadelphia over the summer.
Two men are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting in Mount Airy on Tuesday, Philadelphia police said.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Philadelphia Eagles OC Kevin Patullo addressed an egging incident at his New Jersey home for the first time on Wednesday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
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.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles OC Kevin Patullo addressed an egging incident at his New Jersey home for the first time on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington 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.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo on Wednesday addressed the vandalism incident at his home in Moorestown, New Jersey, saying he's ready to move on and called the incident "unfortunate."
A 25-year-old man was arrested on gun charges and federal prosecutors say he had notebook notes about a possible attack on the University of Delaware campus. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
On Tuesday night, CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received the lifetime achievement award at the LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame Awards in Center City.
Forrest, a rhesus macaque monkey, is living at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in New Jersey. Forrest came to the refuge with no name - only a tattooed serial number - after a truck carrying research monkeys crashed and overturned in Mississippi.
Philadelphia native and Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson plays an educator on TV, and now she's investing in real students right in Philly.