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Heavy rain and thunderstorms drenched New York City and New Jersey, disrupting MTA and NJ Transit service with suspensions and delays on multiple lines; authorities warned of potential flash floods as rainfall could reach up to 3 inches and winds up to 50 mph, while crews cleared catch basins and monitored flood-prone areas and airports reported only minor delays.
Five people were stabbed at Penn Station in New York City around 7 p.m.; at least one injury is serious; a suspect was quickly taken into custody; investigators say preliminary reports indicate a random act of violence, and officials warned of traffic delays and transit disruptions.
A major blizzard hit the Philadelphia region, triggering widespread travel bans in New Jersey and Delaware, extensive power outages, and mass transit disruptions as SEPTA, Amtrak, and NJ Transit suspended or reduced service. Philadelphia International Airport canceled hundreds of flights, and many city services and closures followed (including the Philadelphia Museum of Art). The city declared a disaster emergency as crews worked to clear streets and restore operations, with some services gradually resuming later Monday and forecasts of easing conditions as temperatures rise later in the week.
Seattle is bracing for a massive Seahawks parade on Feb. 11 expected to draw up to a million fans, with downtown streets closing and multiple transit agencies rerouting buses, adding trains and shuttles, and increasing water taxi and ferry service to move crowds. Riders should check transit advisories, use hubs and Link light rail, and plan to travel early and allow extra time.