Man Struck And Killed In Philadelphia Subway Tracks
SEPTA spokeswoman Jerri Williams says the man had apparently gone down onto the tracks to retrieve an object of some kind.
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SEPTA spokeswoman Jerri Williams says the man had apparently gone down onto the tracks to retrieve an object of some kind.
Despite Punxsutawney Phil's prognostication of less than three weeks ago, winter is still very much with us.
In the next printing of its Regional Rail schedules, SEPTA will be putting color-coded bands across the top of the timetables.
Philadelphia and SEPTA police are investigating a shooting on a subway concourse that happened early Tuesday morning.
When a SEPTA train pulled into 30th Street station, several passengers were confused when the conductor made a rare announcement.
The feds are putting up a $5,000 reward to track down whoever set a fire earlier this week at a Broad Street subway stop.
A report of a gas odor caused SEPTA to temporarily suspend a portion of the Broad Street Subway around 9 a.m. An investigation found the source to be a gasoline container left on a Logan Station train platform.
Many areas of the Delaware Valley were very, very slippery early this morning . Sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and steps were often a sheet of ice, making walking and driving hazardous.
SEPTA is running shuttle buses between the Walnut, Locust and Erie stations on the Broad Street Subway line this afternoon because of an underground fire discovered at the Girard Avenue station.
What a difference a day makes. Many side streets are still hard to navigate in the city since last week's snow storm, but things are improving, at least when it comes to mass transit.
The SEPTA board will borrow some $425 million for new rail cars, a new high-tech fare collection system, and renovations to one of its busy regional rail stations.
Nine passengers spent the night aboard a stranded SEPTA bus in West Oak Lane on Wednesday night.
Sub-freezing temperatures are hard on equipment, but also hard on passengers waiting outdoors for their ride.
Jeffrey Knueppel, SEPTA assistant general manager of engineering, calls this the "extreme low end" of operating temperatures, where even sturdy components of our transportation system have problems.
This week the SEPTA board will vote on whether to borrow a quarter-billion dollars to pay for the new regional rail trains that are to be delivered this year.
PATCO has become the latest mass transit agency to hook up with an Internet-based service that helps riders plan their trip.
Some Delaware Valley winters come and go with nary a flake of snow. Not this one.
Commuters around region are advised to allow extra time to get to work because of a winter storm that brought snow, ice and rain overnight.
If you plan to take public transportation this holiday weekend, remember to check the schedules.
Septa's paratransit returned to full service, today. The snow storm forced SEPTA to cancel service for shopping or leisure trips but riders are making up for it today.
Due to severe weather conditions, N.J. Transit, SEPTA trains and Amtrak services have been affected, officials say.
In Philadelphia, Mayor Nutter held an afternoon press conference on the city's readiness for the snow in the city and tri-state area.
On Christmas Eve, buses, trolleys, and subways run on a Saturday schedule and the regional rails will run on a Sunday schedule. Christmas Day city transit division lines run on a Sunday schedule and the trains are on a special timetable.
More than a dozen people were hurt after a SEPTA trolley and a school bus collided in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday evening.
A group mostly representing the transgender community is trying to put more pressure on SEPTA to ditch the stickers on transit passes that specify a rider's gender.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold temperatures to close out the week and another chance for snow on Friday.
The Ronald McDonald House in University City hosted a festive celebration designed to give families a break from medical routines.
In 2024, Delaware County enacted a 23% tax increase, despite concerns from residents.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
Parkinson's patients in Montgomery County gain strength and confidence through weekly rock climbing classes at Gravity Vault.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
Philadelphia Eagles OC Kevin Patullo addressed an egging incident at his New Jersey home for the first time on Wednesday.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold temperatures to close out the week and another chance for snow on Friday.
Contract negotiations are set to resume between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, which represents thousands of workers, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike.
The Ronald McDonald House in University City hosted a festive celebration designed to give families a break from medical routines.
In 2024, Delaware County enacted a 23% tax increase, despite concerns from residents.
Parkinson's patients in Montgomery County gain strength and confidence through weekly rock climbing classes at Gravity Vault.
Philadelphia police escorted the body of fallen Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan to their headquarters.
Families can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a government program that helps cover winter energy bills.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
Hours after the business leaders and officials pushed to redevelop the old Wonderland Pier, the mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey, filed for bankruptcy.
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.
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.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
The Sixers were fined again for violating injury reporting rules regarding 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
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.
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.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Grant Gilmore says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be breezy, and there's a chance for snow Friday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The Ronald McDonald House will continue its holiday events next week with a 14-foot Christmas tree lighting on Tuesday.
The three people injured in the crash were airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, according to police.
Homeowners in Delaware County could soon be paying more after a 23% increase was put in place last year.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a very cold Wednesday night.