Federal Government Awards SEPTA $86 Million For Storm Hardening
The largest of the seven projects, costing $32 million, is to shore up the cabling that powers SEPTA's entire Regional Rail system.
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The largest of the seven projects, costing $32 million, is to shore up the cabling that powers SEPTA's entire Regional Rail system.
SEPTA says signal problems have put the brakes on all Airport Line Train service between the Airport and 30th Street Station.
Police are investigating after a 53-year-old woman was stabbed several times in South Philadelphia.
The robbery reportedly happened at the Broad Street Line Erie Station around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, when police say the suspect stole a cell phone from the victim's pocket.
To help mark National Suicide Prevention Week, Septa is now installing signs at the boarding areas of the Norristown Transportation Center, advertising the number for a suicide prevention hotline.
SEPTA has launched a campaign in an effort to battle rude commuters.
On Aug. 29th around 10:19 p.m., an unknown male can be seen on surveillance footage breaking into the Master Charter School located at 1201 West Rush Street.
SEPTA officials say a person is dead after they were struck by a train Sunday night in Center City.
SEPTA is hoping it can add to making your trip to and from Lincoln Financial Field a pleasant one by offering free rides on it's Broad Street Subway Line.
The 30th annual "SEPTA Roadeo" took place Saturday in the parking lot of the Cornswall Heights Regional Rails Station.
The station naming rights deal is costing Thomas Jefferson University Hospital $3.9 million over five years, with two two-year renewal options that would total about $7.5 million over the nine years.
An agreement is now in place to preserve Septa transportation for thousands of Philadelphia high school students.
Much like the last stop on the Broad Street line at Pattison Avenue became AT&T station, corporate sponsorship will bring about a name change at the Authority's Market East Station.
Beginning today, SEPTA is eliminating "Pay as you Exit" fares at the last station still offering it -- 69th Street Terminal.
One person was taken to the hospital following a crash involving a Route 36 SEPTA Trolley early Saturday morning in Southwest Philadelphia.
The special schedule begins on Tuesday, Sept. 2 and continues through Sunday, Sept. 14.
On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 the City of Philadelphia will honor the 2014 Taney Dragons with a Parade through Center City and South Broad Street.
Miller Lite has announced they have teamed up with the Eagles and Septa to offer fans free rides on the Broad Street Line.
No tokens are required between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7th on the Broad Street line.
It's a program that benefits both the students and the transit agency.
"We withdrew that because we're in conversations now with SEPTA, and we're trying to find a way to resolve this issue," Hite explained.
Shuttle buses were operating in place of trains between the Erie and Berks stations.
The opening is about four months late and about ten percent over budget, but the public will be able to return to the plaza, on the west apron of City Hall, starting on Thursday, September 4th.
SEPTA says it is a Route 33 bus and no passengers were aboard when the flames broke out.
SEPTA's board held a special meeting Monday in hopes of working out a new labor deal sooner with the two regional rail unions that staged a one-day strike back in June.
Two men are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting in Mount Airy on Tuesday, Philadelphia police said.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
Two men are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting in Mount Airy on Tuesday, Philadelphia police said.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny, but another storm that could bring snow is on the way.
The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
Two men are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting in Mount Airy on Tuesday, Philadelphia police said.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Contract negotiations are set to resume between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, which represents thousands of workers, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike.
Chase and Philadelphia police teamed up to warn about some of the most prevalent scams during the holidays and offer tips to protect your money.
Leah Hawkins, a Philadelphia native now performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, returned to sing for the city where she grew up.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Icona Resorts sought to build a luxury hotel at the Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City boardwalk, but the plan was rejected.
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.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
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.
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.
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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.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on gun charges and federal prosecutors say he had notebook notes about a possible attack on the University of Delaware campus. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
On Tuesday night, CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received the lifetime achievement award at the LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame Awards in Center City.
Forrest, a rhesus macaque monkey, is living at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in New Jersey. Forrest came to the refuge with no name - only a tattooed serial number - after a truck carrying research monkeys crashed and overturned in Mississippi.
Philadelphia native and Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson plays an educator on TV, and now she's investing in real students right in Philly.
Police in Virginia say a trash panda got trashed after crashing through the ceiling into a liquor store.