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Delaware Valley Man Describes Surreal ‘Shelter in Place’ Experience in Boston

Rob Axelrod, of Ambler, Pa., has been going to Boston for technology conferences for the last 14 years, and is thankful he was merely inconvenienced this time.

2013/04/19

Boston Manhunt For Bombing Suspect Impacting Travel: Trains, Buses Halted, Planes Flying

Mass transportation to and from the Boston area is virtually shut down Friday morning, with the exception of airplanes, which continue to take off and land at Logan International Airport.

2013/04/19

Bombs Used At Boston Marathon Said To Be Made From Pressure Cookers

The explosives that killed three and wounded more than 170 at the Boston Marathon were made of pressure cookers packed with metal and ball bearings, a person briefed on the investigation said Tuesday.

2013/04/16

(The 2012 Broad Street Run. Credit: Randall E. Scott)

Increased Security Presence Expected For Broad Street Run

Amtrak Police Department is stepping up patrols and conducting increased sweeps of stations and track right-of-way’s.

2013/04/16

(Philadelphia's 30th Street Amtrak station. File photo by Jim Melwert)

US Rail Officials Seek Public Guidance on NE Corridor Long-Range Planning

The Federal Railroad Administration is has some big plans for the northeast rail corridor: super high speed trains, more stations in Philadelphia, new routes to Boston and Washington.

2013/04/03

Pa. Strikes Deal To Maintain Amtrak Service Between Harrisburg And Pittsburgh

Ending service between the two cities would have meant a longer trip for rail passengers departing Philadelphia for Pittsburgh and other points west.

2013/03/24

Person Dies After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In Bucks County

Authorities say a pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after they were struck by an Amtrak train in Croydon, Pa.

2013/03/06

PennDOT Mulls Cost Of Harrisburg To Pittsburgh Rail Service

Ending service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh would mean a longer trip for passengers departing Philadelphia for Pittsburgh and other points west.

2013/03/03

Things Getting Back To Normal For Travelers After Storm; Still Some Issues

The Delaware Valley managed to escape the brunt of the recent storm, but the ripple effects are still being felt throughout the area.

2013/02/09

Many Residents In The Region Take To The Roads, Skies and Rails

Holiday travel season is under way in the tri-state.

2012/12/22

Regional Rail Service Restored After 4-Alarm Fire In Frankford

Philadelphia firefighters are on the scene of a four-alarm fire that broke out just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Aramingo and Wakeling Streets in Franksford. There are no reports at this time of any injuries or evacuations.

2012/12/16

Environmentalist Says Fiscal Cliff Threat Not Equal For All

Going over the Fiscal Cliff promises tax hikes and spending cuts but an environmentalist says there have already been so many cuts in some areas; the threat is hardly across the board.

2012/12/09

Pennsylvanians Ready For Thanksgiving Travel

AAA Mid-Atlantic projects 1.6 million Pennsylvanians will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home over the holiday weekend, between Wednesday and Sunday.

2012/11/21

(Credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/GettyImages)

Tips For Philadelphia Area Travel This Holiday Season

Whether traveling by train, plane or automobile for homemade pumpkin pie, keep in mind a few tips that will help you navigate the Philadelphia area this holiday season.

2012/11/17