Amtrak, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia

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3 family members hit, killed by Amtrak train in Pennsylvania; service reopens between Philadelphia, New York
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours Thursday evening after three family members were fatally struck by a train near Bristol Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, officials said.
3 family members struck and killed by Amtrak train near Philadelphia: police
Three family members in Pennsylvania are dead after being struck by a train Thursday near Philadelphia. Bristol Borough Police Chief Joe Moors said during a news conference that three adults were killed by an Amtrak train traveling from Boston,
Amtrak Acela train fatally strikes 3 members of same family in Pennsylvania
Three members of the same family were fatally struck by an Amtrak train traveling through Pennsylvania, prompting an hours-long suspension of service between Philadelphia and New York’s Penn Station,

Philadelphia Zoo, tortoise and Galapagos

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Philadelphia Zoo announces hatching of its first Galapagos tortoise babies
The Philadelphia Zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises, the first of their species to hatch at the facility in its history.
Endangered tortoise, 97, welcomes four hatchlings at Philadelphia Zoo
Four rare Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise hatchlings will go on public view at Philadelphia Zoo starting April 23.
Galapagos tortoise couple at the Philadelphia Zoo are new parents at about 100-years-old
Century old tortoise couple at the Philadelphia Zoo are new parents to four critically endangered Galapagos tortoises.
7 people injured after SEPTA bus hits vehicle, pushes down street in Northeast Philadelphia, SEPTA says
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in ...
A riot broke out during a boxing match at Philadelphia’s juvenile detention center. Now the facility’s license is revoked.
State officials cited a riot that broke out at the center in January, sending some kids to the hospital and endangering ...
SEPTA bus pushes vehicle down Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia
This was a frightening scene along Roosevelt Boulevard late Friday afternoon. A SEPTA bus pushing an SUV on the boulevard ...
School closings, power outages, flooded roads across Philadelphia region after storms move through
Fast-moving thunderstorms packing heavy rain, high winds and pockets of large hail swept through the Philadelphia region ...
Cause of Interstate 95 crash in Philadelphia that took out overpass revealed
Another factor in the intense blaze that collapsed part of the highway was the driver’s failure to secure a manhole cover on ...
Couple new parents to 4 babies at nearly 100 years old? It happened in Philadelphia
OK, so the parents are endangered Galapagos tortoises. The Philadelphia Zoo shared the happy news about its oldest and most ...
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Philadelphia region deals with storm damage after heavy rain, winds move through; more wet weather ahead
After the Friday morning storms in Philadelphia, conditions dry out a bit ahead of yet another weather maker for the weekend.
DOGE cuts threaten funding to Philadelphia museums, libraries, and more
In an 'incredibly disruptive' move, Elon Musk’s agency has targeted the National Endowment for the Humanities, demanding deep ...
Philadelphia Flyers next head coach odds: Tocchet tabbed as favorite
The Philadelphia Flyers recently fired head coach John Tortorella, and FanDuel Sportsbook has betting odds on the top ...
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Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo launches ‘Striking Out Barriers’ initiative to support youth communities in Philadelphia
Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo and the Jesús Luzardo Family Foundation are excited to announce the launch of “Striking Out ...
The remains of six victims on medical jet that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia are returned to Mexico
The remains of six passengers who died aboard a medical jet that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia were returned to Mexico, ...