SEPTA skipping Center City bus stops, citing safety concerns
SEPTA said that when multiple bus companies are operating in the area, it becomes too dangerous.
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SEPTA said that when multiple bus companies are operating in the area, it becomes too dangerous.
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority is changing three of its bus stops through Center City.
SEPTA is investigating another crash involving one of its buses, with cellphone video showing the Route 3 bus at Kensington Avenue and East Clearfield Street on Wednesday.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a SEPTA bus crashed into a car.
The transit authority has stepped up safety monitoring across all shifts with an emphasis on the supervision of operators and mechanics.
Joe Holden reports.
A 72-year-old passenger was killed and more than a dozen people, including a bus driver, were injured after two SEPTA buses collided in Rhawnhurst on Friday.
A 72-year-old passenger died in this crash involving two SEPTA buses Friday and more than a dozen others were hurt. Dan Snyder spoke with witnesses and one person who was on one of those buses.
The crash happened at Shelmire Avenue around 12 p.m.
No one on the bus was injured. If you recognize this man, you're asked to call police.
SEPTA police need your help finding a man they say fired a bullet through the windshield of a SEPTA bus Friday morning after an argument with the bus driver over bus fare. No one on the bus was injured.
All SEPTA trolley stations between 13th and 40th streets will be closed until July 24.
Big dollars are headed to SEPTA to help make the public transit system more green.
Two $25 million federal grants will go toward improving SEPTA's trolleys and North Philadelphia school zones.
After taking the oath, riders will see the majority of these officers along the platforms and trains of the Market-Frankford Line, where there has been a fair share of crime.
SEPTA is boosting its transit police ranks after 21 new officers were sworn in at their headquarters in Philadelphia's Center City Wednesday.
SEPTA Transit Police is welcoming its largest cadet class in 20 years at a critical time following several shootings.
SEPTA Transit Police is welcoming its largest cadet class in 20 years amid a critical time for the transit system following several shootings.
SEPTA and PennDOT are hoping the red color will make the lane more visible and cut down on crashes.
Should SEPTA riders feel safe after recent incidents of violence on public transit? CBS News Philadelphia went looking for answers.
New video shows the moments a group of teenagers hopped onto a SEPTA bus and attacked a number of passengers.
A 15-year-old who was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus was laid to rest Saturday.
A fight on a SEPTA bus ended with a passenger shot and killed in Germantown Wednesday night. Philadelphia police said the bus driver was also close to the gunfire. Now, less than 24 hours later, officials are taking steps to help keep riders safe.
A fight on a SEPTA bus ended with a passenger shot and killed in Germantown Wednesday night.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia that also helped kids prepare for school.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
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.
The Philadelphia area can expect a sunny Monday that warms up into the 80s by the afternoon. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The first set of drastic SEPTA cuts went into effect Sunday, leaving riders around the Philadelphia area to face long lines, delays and uncertainty.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.
The Philadelphia area can expect mostly sunny and warm weather Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified threat, Delaware County authorities said. The threat was fake, police said. The incident comes days after school officials say a report about an active shooter on campus turned out to be a "cruel hoax."