SEPTA Broad Street Line Service Temporarily Suspended After Person Fatally Struck By Train
The incident took place at the Morris Station at Broad and Tasker.
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The incident took place at the Morris Station at Broad and Tasker.
Chris discussed the impact of the sugary drinks tax on Philadelphia, a SEPTA crash at 69th Street and Donald Trump's new deportation policy. At 7:35, he spoke with Pete Ciarrocchi from Chickie's and Pete's and Ryan Manion from the Travis Manion Foundation about today's special 'Crab Fries for Military Heroes' promotion.
Last July, the transit agency pulled a third of its regional rail fleet after structural defects were discovered.
Police in Upper Darby are investigating an accident involving multiple SEPTA trains on Tuesday morning.
Scott Sauer, SEPTA's assistant GM of system safety, says one train going around the loop rear-ended a train that was stopped on the tracks.
Plans are in the works to add a new express bus route along Roosevelt Boulevard.
SEPTA safety officials greeted commuters at Frankford Transportation Center with pamphlets advising them to make the safe choice.
It's not every day that a SEPTA bus driver has his picture on the back of his own bus.
On a snowy day for commuting, SEPTA expanded its key fare system.
SEPTA and PATCO are preparing their systems to handle the first major snowstorm of the season.
Chris discussed last night's debate on healthcare between Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders. He spoke with Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh about her meeting with Donald Trump at 6:20, the Liberty USO to promote their Hug A Hero program at 7:00, author Todd Starnes about his new book, 'The Deplorable's Guide To Making America Great Again,' at 7:20 and Victor Fiorillo form Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about a shakeup at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Philadelphia transit officials say they expect a shortage of cars to continue at peak hours on a subway line where cracks were found on a support beam on two subway cars.
During the evening rush, there were some mixed reviews.
"We normally have 144 cars in service for the regular morning rush hour. We're 40 short of that this morning."
SEPTA's money-back guarantee that trains would get you to your destination on time has gone the way of horse-drawn buggies.
SEPTA says the new schedules will go into effect on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Security is intensifying near the Loews Hotel in Center City Philadelphia ahead of the Republican Retreat.
The event is being held at the Loews Hotel at 12th and Market Streets.
SEPTA says due to severe weather conditions, all trains are subject to 30 minute delays through the evening.
This happened around 11 a.m. at 63rd Street and Woodbine Avenue in the Overbrook section of the city.
A SEPTA bus driver was injured after they flipped onto a guard rail early Monday morning, transportation officials say.
Federal investigators will send a team to Philadelphia after nearly 50 people suffered various minor injuries when two Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority trolleys collided in west Philadelphia on Thursday.
On the upcoming cold winter days, SEPTA says its riders can use texts to get information about when the next bus will be arriving at their stop.
Dozens of people were injured this afternoon in an accident involving two trolleys in West Philadelphia.
Katrina Sanders is seen in video looking at papers waiting at a red light to turn left onto Limekiln Pike from Glenside Avenue.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny, but another storm that could bring snow is on the way.
Leah Hawkins, a Philadelphia native now performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, returned to sing for the city where she grew up.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
The NFL announced the start time of the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Week 16 game at FedEx Field Tuesday.
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.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny, but another storm that could bring snow is on the way.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is requesting help from India in extraditing Nazeer Hameed, charged in the murder of Sasikala Narra and Anish.
Leah Hawkins, a Philadelphia native now performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, returned to sing for the city where she grew up.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
Leah Hawkins, a Philadelphia native now performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, returned to sing for the city where she grew up.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
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.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Wizards, 121-102.
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.
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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday. It will be sunny, but another storm that could bring snow is on the way.
Luqmaan Khan planned to attack the University of Delaware police department, according to federal prosecutors.
The Wanamaker Grand Court transformed into a concert hall Tuesday night as Opera Philadelphia presented its one-night-only "Home for the Holidays" performance, drawing hundreds to the historic Center City landmark.
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.