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Calls to "save SEPTA" were filling social media Thursday and into the weekend after the transit authority's board approved a "doomsday" budget that hikes fares and cuts several bus routes and rail lines. SEPTA says it has to plan for the worst case scenario if state funding for the agency's $213 million deficit does not materialize. Chandler Lutz takes a look at reaction to the news on social media.
The SEPTA board passed a budget that calls for dramatic cuts to service and fare hikes for public transportation across the Philadelphia region. Without help from the state, cuts will start in August.
SEPTA board members voted to dramatically cut service and raise fares to fill a $213 million hole in the budget.
The SEPTA board on Thursday passed a budget that includes drastic cuts to service in and around Philadelphia and raises prices. Reporter Ray Strickland talked to riders about what the changes would mean for them and their communities.
SEPTA's board is set to vote on its "doomsday" budget Thursday, which would cut 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail Lines including the Paoli-Thorndale Line in order to cut costs. The Pennsylvania legislature has not yet passed a bill that would fully fund SEPTA and other public transit agencies that need a boost after the expiration of federal funding. Brandon Goldner speaks to passengers in Ardmore.
The SEPTA board is set to vote Thursday afternoon on a plan that would dramatically cut mass transit in the Philadelphia area and raise fares to deal with a $213 million budget deficit.
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for shooting a teenage girl at a SEPTA subway station on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
Amid SEPTA potentially slashing service and raising fares, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation Tuesday that would provide nearly $300 million to fund mass transit in the state, Gov. Josh Shapiro's office announced.
SEPTA called the legislation passing "an important step," but now it will head to the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis rode SEPTA from Bucks County to Philadelphia on Tuesday, as the transit system faces a funding crisis that could result in deep cuts to service.
Thirteen new SEPTA Transit Police officers are now officially part of the force following a swearing-in ceremony Monday morning in Philadelphia.
A person has died after police said he fell from a train on SEPTA's Broad Street Line. It happened just before 5:30 a.m. at the Fern Rock Station. Philadelphia police said a 68-year-old man was crossing between train cars when the train started to move. They say the man slipped and fell. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Broad Street Line trains are currently experiencing wait times up to 30 minutes in both directions after a person was hit by a train at Fern Rock Thursday morning.
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line will close from June 15 to Sept. 2 while bridges on the line are repaired.
Five rail bridges along SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line are in need of repairs, and the line is shutting down until Sept. 2 when the repairs are complete.
In Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, half the residents don't own cars. For them, public transportation is essential, not a choice.
Strawberry Mansion will be hit especially hard if SEPTA's system shrinks amid a $213 million budget deficit.
The decommissioned SEPTA buses caught on fire in a depot off Roberts Avenue in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section Thursday.
SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said all of the buses had been decommissioned and were in the process of being sold or scrapped.
Multiple SEPTA buses caught fire around 6:15 a.m. at the Midvale depot off Roberts Avenue in Nicetown.
Just in time for beach season, SEPTA is selling bathing suits featuring a map of stops throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
Fare evasion has become a costly problem for SEPTA as the transportation agency faces a $213 million budget shortfall.
CBS News Philadelphia rode along a SEPTA bus to get a behind-the-scenes look at its fare evasion task force.
Riders say dramatic service cuts and fare hikes on SEPTA would hurt Philadelphia-area families and businesses.
A person was struck by a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the transportation agency said.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday as a storm system will bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A man's body was found in a creek in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, police said.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday as a storm system will bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A man's body was found in a creek in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, police said.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A man's body was found in a creek in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, police said.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
Delco has expanded a free program allowing students to earn up to 38 college credits toward a teaching degree while still in high school.
Residents in Chester County say they've seen huge hikes in their sewer bills after a policy change.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
Jalen Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime to help the Atlanta Hawks spoil Joel Embiid's return in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Owen Tippett scored two goals and added an assist in the Flyers 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday as we prepare for snow and rain Tuesday.
A generous donor made it possible for Temple Police to brighten the days of students as we enter the holiday season.
Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was in court Monday for pretrial hearings about which evidence will be allowed in his upcoming trial in New York City.
Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, a new study suggests. Some parents are waiting until the end of eighth grade to get their children cellphones.
Pennsylvania's teacher shortage is worsening, with thousands leaving the profession last year. In response, Delaware County is taking a new approach: creating a pipeline for future teachers that begins in high school. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright reports.