Coronavirus In Philadelphia: Changes On Way For SEPTA Riders Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
SEPTA officials say ridership was down by about 10% on Friday.
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SEPTA officials say ridership was down by about 10% on Friday.
SEPTA says they had to cancel 14 trains across six rail lines because of employees calling out.
The transit agency unveiled a new fare plan on Wednesday.
Philadelphia agencies and organizations are in overdrive trying to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Philadelphia International Airport, SEPTA and city officials are getting ready just in case there's a coronavirus outbreak.
Officials responded to a person trapped under a SEPTA bus at Frankford and North Delaware Avenues around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Capital K9 Association donated another life-saving ballistic vest Saturday morning at a ceremony in Nicetown.
SEPTA made the change to be sure passengers pay the correct fare.
SEPTA confirms to CBS3 the deceased body was found on top of a train on the Market-Frankford Line near Girard Station, just after 12 p.m.
SEPTA says they need over a year to make the repairs. But transit advocates say they're concerned the trolleys will never come back.
A/B stops are typically used to manage passenger loads during peak hours.
SEPTA is making the temporary change because of two upcoming construction projects on Girard Avenue.
The suspect refused to pay and began arguing with the driver.
The free rides will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m.
The accident happened around 9:50 a.m. at South and Paxson Avenues, just north of the Jenkinton-Wyncote Station in Wyncote.
The incident happened at the 8th and Market Street station, just before 11 a.m.
These updates will go into effect on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Officials say the Route 39 bus was traveling westbound on York Avenue near 22nd Street around 11 a.m. Saturday when the accident occurred.
Anaysha Muhammad has been charged with aggravated assault and related offenses.
SEPTA says the bus driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene.
Walter Farrell was shot and wounded when officers returned fire.
Passengers on the SEPTA trolley were evacuated and no one was injured.
The incident remains under investigation.
Free rides will be available to fans heading home on the Broad Street Line following the Eagles 1 p.m. kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field.
Workers say they've been harassed, retaliated against and treated with hostility by low-level SEPTA supervisors before being terminated.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
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A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
The driver responsible for the crash on Chester Pike in Prospect Park was cited for reckless driving, careless driving and an improper lane change.
Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, who was critically injured in a crash six years ago, has died, the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police shared Tuesday.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
The driver responsible for the crash on Chester Pike in Prospect Park was cited for reckless driving, careless driving and an improper lane change.
Eastern University has agreed to buy part of Valley Forge Military Academy and College's campus in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
The Cricket Wildlife Rehabilitation Center said its last missing African Serval was hit by a car Monday night after escaping from its damaged enclosure in November.
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal will be a home port for Norwegian cruise ships with seasonal trips to Bermuda and other destinations.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
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.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
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.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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.
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.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster will be out for two to three months with an upper-body injury, general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made multiple roster moves on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers, and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
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.
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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.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
TWU Local 234 represents approximately 5,000 SEPTA employees, including bus, subway, and trolley operators and mechanics.
Andrew Kozak is tracking the NEXT Weather maker for the Philadelphia region after Tuesday's storm brought rain and some snow to the area.
For 5-year-old Angelo Declerico, Christmas came early. Angelo and his family are loaded up with gifts on their send-off to Disney World — a dream vacation granted by Make-A-Wish and Keystone First.
A month after a violent multi-vehicle crash tore through a row of businesses in Prospect Park, Delaware County, several businesses are still struggling to recover.