
SEPTA train had "strong burning smell" before fire in Delco, NTSB says
A SEPTA train had a "strong burning smell" before catching fire in Delaware County and forcing passengers to evacuate, federal officials said.
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A SEPTA train had a "strong burning smell" before catching fire in Delaware County and forcing passengers to evacuate, federal officials said.
A "strong burning smell" was reported in the lead railcar at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia about an hour before a SEPTA Regional Rail train with about 325 passengers caught fire at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park last month, federal officials said.
All SEPTA Regional Rail lines in the Philadelphia area are experiencing delays of up to 50 minutes because of mechanical issues near Gray 30th Street Station, officials say.
After bus drivers' most recent contract with SEPTA included bulletproof enclosures on buses, the new additions have been put to the test.
The compartments were designed after the murder of Bernard Gribbin, who was driving a Route 23 bus on Germantown Avenue when he was shot multiple times by a passenger on Oct. 26, 2023 – sparking concerns about safety among drivers.
Part of a union agreement reached late last year, SEPTA is adding bulletproof glass compartments for its bus drivers. On Tuesday a group of SWAT officers will fire multiple rounds at the glass to test its durability.
Philadelphia police are trying to identify five people they say assaulted a woman on a SEPTA bus in December.
SEPTA said all bus lines will now be indicated by number and all metro lines will be identified by letters.
Change is rolling through SEPTA as riders prepare to say goodbye to the familiar names of routes.
SEPTA rolled out new schedules and new naming conventions for some bus, subway, train and trolley lines in Philadelphia and around Southeast Pennsylvania.
SEPTA is planning to transport thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans to and from the Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14.
Philadelphia leaders say public transit will be the best way to get to Center City for Friday's Eagles Super Bowl parade. Reporter Brandon Goldner is in your corner with the safest and most efficient way to get to the parade.
As the city of Philadelphia celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl victory parade up Broad Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway on Friday, SEPTA will be changing its service plan to ferry riders to and from the massive event.
Officials said about 350 passengers were onboard when a fire broke out on a train at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated safely after a fire started on a train on SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line. The fire engulfed the train's lead car at a station in Ridley Park in Delaware County.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday
There are parking restrictions and potential road closures to know about ahead of the Eagles' NFC title game on Sunday.
SEPTA approved over $200 million contract for a new payment system. The next-generation system called SEPTA Key 2.0 will be designed and installed by Cubic Transportation Systems. It will be used to collect fares on SEPTA’s buses, trains and trolleys. SEPTA says the technology will improve the customer experience and enhance their mobile app. It's estimated to be completed in 2029.
SEPTA released new crime data on Thursday with some hopeful statistics. Transit police said they had the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in SEPTA’s 43-year history. The agency said serious crimes were down 33% in 2024 compared to 2023. SEPTA also said it's bouncing back from its historic police officer shortage two years ago.
The bus drivers' union pushed for the change after a SEPTA bus driver was shot and killed on the job in 2023.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Dozens came out on Friday to congratulate SEPTA's first woman conductor on her retirement. Jackie Pettyjohn served in the role for 40 years. Her last trip was between the airport and Suburban Station. Friends and family were waiting at the last stop to congratulate her.
Many will take SEPTA to the Eagles game on Sunday as we get on the playoffs train. Eagles superfan E-Rock takes us to 30th Street Station. He's hoping the Eagles locomotive will pick up steam this weekend.
SEPTA hosted an Eagles pep rally outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Sunday's Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Ray Strickland reports.
SEPTA said at least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a bus in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
One person was sent to the hospital after a home in North Philadelphia partially collapsed Monday morning.
With WealthMore, Mical Jeanlys-White is on a mission to help more people cash in on financial planning.
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
One person was sent to the hospital after a home in North Philadelphia partially collapsed Monday morning.
With WealthMore, Mical Jeanlys-White is on a mission to help more people cash in on financial planning.
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
One person was sent to the hospital after a home in North Philadelphia partially collapsed Monday morning.
With WealthMore, Mical Jeanlys-White is on a mission to help more people cash in on financial planning.
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Jim Murray, who founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities and was a former general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 87.
A partial building collapse in North Philadelphia on Monday sent one person to the hospital, according to police and fire officials.
The School District of Philadelphia says it's ready to handle the first day of school, as it starts with a big challenge: SEPTA cuts. Wakisha Bailey spoke to Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington about how they plan to handle the cuts.
At Olney High School in North Philly, students will be required to store their cellphones in outdoor lockers before entering school and retrieving them at the end of the school day, as part of the school's updated protocol.
Anchor Jim Donovan has the top headlines for the Philadelphia region on Monday and Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.