Good samaritan rescues woman who fell onto tracks of the Market-Frankford line
SEPTA released video showing a bystander helping a woman who fell onto the tracks of the Market-Frankford Line Friday morning.
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SEPTA released video showing a bystander helping a woman who fell onto the tracks of the Market-Frankford Line Friday morning.
SEPTA is working 24 hours a day to get its Silverliner IV cars back into service. Workers are averaging about 10 car inspections per day, but have 141 left, so they may not meet next Friday's deadline set by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Brandon Goldner reports.
SEPTA is delaying several purchases and projects because of its ongoing funding crisis.
SEPTA had to postpone purchasing new buses and other projects because it had to transfer money to its operating budget in order to keep service intact.
An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting at SEPTA's City Hall station during the busy Friday morning commute.
A 27-year-old man, who was shot on a SEPTA platform, has died. Police say it happened at the City Hall Station. The man was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The shooter, another 27-year-old man, turned himself into police along with a gun. Police say that the alleged shooter is legally permitted to carry and it's not clear if he will face charges.
The City of Philadelphia announced an array of road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours ahead of the annual Philly Bike Ride this Saturday.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
Regional rail riders are fed up with delays, cancellations and packed trains. All of this as SEPTA scrambles to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV trains. So far, fewer than a quarter have been inspected and SEPTA is up against a looming deadline to get all of them done by the end of the month. The agency faced some tough questions from City Council. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia City Council plans to have a public hearing Thursday on the investigation into SEPTA's Silverliner IV railcars.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
SEPTA riders have been hit hard by recent delays and service cancellations as the transit agency works to inspect all 225 train cars in its Silverliner IV Fleet. The transit agency was given 30 days to inspect and update the entire fleet, but they're behind schedule.
Cody Balmer, the man charged in connection with an arson attack on the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg, is expected to appear in court on Tuesday morning. Balmer is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated arson and terrorism for his role in the April attack. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA is tasked with doing an intensive, invasive inspection of every single component on its troubled Silverliner IV fleet. CBS News Philadelphia Investigative Reporter Joe Holden goes behind the scenes of the transit authority's inspections.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail service was temporarily suspended Thursday due to signal power issues.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
The lawyer who sued SEPTA over service cuts filed another lawsuit, this time arguing that fare increases on the Philadelphia-based transit system were illegal. Reporter Liz Crawford talked to attorney George Bochetto about his argument.
On Tuesday, Regional Rail riders in the Philadelphia region dealt with delays, cancellations and overcrowded trains after the transit agency was forced to pull Silverliner IV railcars for inspections.
The Federal Railroad Administration is requiring SEPTA to inspect every Silverliner IV car after a series of electrical fires. That means some trains will have fewer cars than usual during the inspection period, which is expected to last about 30 days. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
Regional Rail riders in Philadelphia on Monday saw canceled trains, delays and crowded conditions as SEPTA crews inspected trains and made repairs. The disruption comes after last week's federal emergency order requiring the transit agency to stop using some of its railcars due to fire risk.
The order from the feds comes as SEPTA still searches for long-term funding, with Harrisburg still behind on a state budget.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Regulators say warning lights are important and cannot be ignored as SEPTA and federal investigators work to pinpoint the cause of the railcar fires.
Residents in Chester County say they've seen huge hikes in their sewer bills after a policy change.
Before Giving Tuesday, Philadelphia police donated food to Philabundance as part of a department-wide initiative.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Public works crews in the Lehigh Valley are preparing for the first measurable snowstorm of the season.
Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.
Residents in Chester County say they've seen huge hikes in their sewer bills after a policy change.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
Before Giving Tuesday, Philadelphia police donated food to Philabundance as part of a department-wide initiative.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Public works crews in the Lehigh Valley are preparing for the first measurable snowstorm of the season.
Residents in Chester County say they've seen huge hikes in their sewer bills after a policy change.
Before Giving Tuesday, Philadelphia police donated food to Philabundance as part of a department-wide initiative.
Public works crews in the Lehigh Valley are preparing for the first measurable snowstorm of the season.
A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the drawing on Nov. 26 was sold at a Wawa on Frankford Avenue.
Constellation is conducting its semi-annual, full-volume test of the Limerick Clean Energy Center's emergency warning sirens on Monday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m.
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.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Police in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, say a drone helped them find a missing person.
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.
A man was killed and another was injured in separate Wilmington shootings Sunday night, police said.
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.
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.
Fans want the Eagles to make a change at offensive coordinator but coach Nick Sirianni says he's sticking with Kevin Patullo.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
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.
Residents in West Bradford Township, Pennsylvania, have seen a steep increase in their sewer bills, and they say it isn't fair. Chief investigative reporter Joe Holden has the details.
Someone in Philadelphia is about to feel like a million bucks. That's because a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was recently sold at a Wawa in the city's Holmesburg section.
U.S. air travelers who haven't upgraded to a Real ID can still fly without one, but starting Feb. 1 they'll be charged a $45 fee, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
The Lehigh Valley is preparing for snow with the first winter storm of the season less than 24 hours out. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Nikki DeMentri reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in court Monday for pretrial hearings about which evidence will be allowed in his upcoming trial in New York City.