Service on SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line to be restored on Monday
The Chestnut Hill East Station has been under construction since January.
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The Chestnut Hill East Station has been under construction since January.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
SEPTA is seeking approval from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration to use capital project money to fund operations and avoid service cuts for the next two years, the transit authority's general manager said Friday.
SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer gave updates Friday afternoon following the recent judge ruling to reverse service cuts.
SEPTA must reverse all cuts and cannot make any more service reductions, a judge ruled Thursday.
SEPTA must reverse all the cuts it has already made to service in the Philadelphia area and cannot make any more reductions, a judge ruled Thursday. The transit authority is allowed to move forward with fare hikes under the ruling. Reporter Kerri Corrado has the latest.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transportation across the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA must reverse service cuts and cannot proceed with other planned cuts, a Philadelphia judge ruled Thursday. The transit authority can raise fares, however.
After cutting the sports express service on the Broad Street Line due to a lack of state funding, SEPTA is bringing the service back for Thursday's Philadelphia Eagles season opener after receiving funding from FanDuel. Brandon Goldner reports.
FanDuel has stepped up to sponsor express SEPTA trains and free rides on the Broad Street Line for fans leaving the Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys game Thursday night.
SEPTA and FanDuel have partnered to bring back sports express trains on the Broad Street Line for Thursday night's NFL season opener between the Super Bowl LIX champions and the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.
SEPTA is looking for outside funding to bring back express trains for Thursday's Eagles game and reduce crowding.
For riders, all of the changes to SEPTA have been challenging. Shapiro said Tuesday that he was heading back to Harrisburg to work on closing a deal.
After student absences and latenesses spiked in the School District of Philadelphia in the days following SEPTA's service cuts, leaders pulled money from the transit subsidy in the city budget to restore key routes students need to get to and from school. Many of those routes went back into service today and others saw service increases to prevent overcrowding and passups. Ross DiMattei reports.
SEPTA apologized and said any rider who was charged $2.90 instead of $2.50 will receive a refund of 40 cents as soon as possible.
Kenyatta, who represents part of Philadelphia, criticized Republican leaders for what he described as efforts to divide rural and urban communities in the debate over public transit.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week.
A judge recently ruled the transit agency cannot move forward with fare hikes and additional service cuts that were set to go into effect after Labor Day. But some riders have already been overcharged at the new rate. It's not clear when or how those customers will be refunded. Jan Carabeo has the morning headlines, and meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for Sunday, August 31, 2025.
There’s new information from SEPTA following a court ruling that brings some major cuts to a screeching halt, at least for now. Now, SEPTA is saying some riders have already been overcharged and they're telling others to not buy weekly and monthly passes. Ray Strickland reports the latest details.
State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is trying an interesting way to bring attention to the need for long-term funding for SEPTA. He is walking to the state capitol in Harrisburg. Kenyatta's walk will be 105 miles long and take five days to complete. Kenyatta is expected to make stops in West Chester and Lancaster for rallies and arrive in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail service cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week. READ MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-regional-rail-cuts-judge-injunction/
There's breaking news out of a City Hall courtroom. A judge has ruled SEPTA cannot go forward with their impending Regional Rail cuts. However, they do not have to undo service cuts already in place. Dan Snyder reports the latest.
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
A new plan from Philadelphia leaders will restore multiple SEPTA bus routes that students need to get to school, but leaders continue to call for state funding that would prevent further cuts from taking effect. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The city said the plan will restore several SEPTA bus routes through a portion of the $135 million transit subsidy in the city's 2026 budget. The service on the bus routes will be restored on Tuesday after Labor Day weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before Giving Tuesday, Philadelphia police donated food to Philabundance as part of a department-wide initiative.
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.
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.
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.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
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.
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.
Fans want the Eagles to make a change at offensive coordinator but coach Nick Sirianni says he's sticking with Kevin Patullo.
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.
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.
Philadelphia police launched one of their charitable campaigns before Giving Tuesday to help those in need.
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.