Alexandra Simon

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

Eight people were injured after a SEPTA train crashed at the Norristown Transportation Center Sunday morning. A SEPTA spokesperson said the single-car Norristown High Speed Line train collided with the bumper at the end of the tracks around 10 a.m. on May 11. The train was reportedly traveling at about 10 miles per hour when the collision happened, SEPTA said. One of the eight passengers injured in the crash was airlifted to Temple Hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

4 days ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

A home in Gloucester County, New Jersey was destroyed after an apparent explosion and fire early Sunday morning. Washington Township Police said the sound of a loud explosion prompted multiple 911 calls just after 2 a.m. on May 11 near Tranquility Court and Orion Way. A home on Tranquility Court was fully on fire when officers arrived and had partly spread to a neighboring house.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

The 2025 Truist Championship is set to bring some of the biggest names in professional golf to the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course this week. Typically played at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, the PGA Tour signature event moved to the historic Philadelphia-area venue in 2025 because Quail Hollow is hosting the PGA Championship from May 12-18.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

South Jersey athletes prepare for Penn Relays after successful indoor track and field season The top runners and track athletes from around the country are heading to Philadelphia for three days of competition at the 129th Penn Relays. If you're heading to the University of Pennsylvania's campus as a spectator, here's what you need to know. What are the Penn Relays?

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Simon

As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, intense heat and smoke from the flames are being picked up on radar imagery Wednesday morning. Conditions for the firefight are shaping up to be a bit better Wednesday as an easterly wind coming from the Atlantic Ocean will bring more moisture-rich air into the region, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Kate Bilo. However, the area shouldn't expect to see any actual rain.