Philly warns of parking restrictions, street closures ahead of NFC title game
There are parking restrictions and potential road closures to know about ahead of the Eagles' NFC title game on Sunday.
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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.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Police identify the man struck and killed by a septa bus in South Philadelphia. It happened as the bus driver turned from Front Street onto Washington Avenue Friday night. Investigators say 35-year-old Michael Spooner was dragged under the bus and pronounced dead at the scene. The bus also struck Spooner's 29-year-old wife. She is in stable condition.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after being hit by a SEPTA bus while crossing the street in South Philly on Friday. Police said the two pedestrians were husband and wife. The incident happened before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
Signs of change ring in the new year for SEPTA riders. SEPTA shared this picture on Instagram on Tuesday of new signs going up inside the Broad Street concourse. The "L" stands for the Market-Frankford Line, "B” for the Broad Street Line and "T" for the trolleys in West Philly. It's going to take about two years to get all of the signage replaced.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
SEPTA's Paoli-Thorndale Line is back online Friday after trees free on overhead wires near the track, forcing operators to shut down the line.
Heavy winds caused power outages, travel delays, and early dismissals in the Philadelphia region on Thursday.
Strong winds in the Philadelphia region disrupted travel on SEPTA and Amtrak trains Thursday.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
The cause of the crash involving the SEPTA bus remains under investigation.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ride and instead pay the full fare of $2.50.
SEPTA’s first fare hike in seven years goes into effect on Sunday, Dec. 1. The discounted base fare increases from $2 to $2.50 on buses, subways and trolleys. That's the same as the current cash fare. Regional rail riders will see an increase of .25 to $1 per ride depending on where you go. Daily, weekly and monthly passes stay the same price.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
SEPTA service is suspended on the Paoli-Thorndale and Cynwyd lines because of downed wires near the tracks. Crews are making repairs.
An early taste of fall will remain in the air as temperatures on Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region start in the low 50s to near 60 degrees.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
Jersey Shore communities are working to restore beach access after Hurricane Erin eroded the shoreline.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Two people were hit by a car at Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue Tuesday night, police said.
Philadelphia lawyer George Bochetto said SEPTA's service cuts disproportionately impact minorities and low-income riders.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transportation across the Philadelphia area.
An early taste of fall will remain in the air as temperatures on Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region start in the low 50s to near 60 degrees.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has been vandalized twice within two weeks.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has shared some of the details of the tentative contract with the school district.
Philadelphia lawyer George Bochetto said SEPTA's service cuts disproportionately impact minorities and low-income riders.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Jersey Shore communities are working to restore beach access after Hurricane Erin eroded the shoreline.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
One person was killed and two others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
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.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
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.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
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.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
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.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
The Phillies' 2026 schedule includes the Field of Dreams game and impacts from the FIFA World Cup. Here's what to know.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
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.
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.
The State of Maine was built in a joint partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Red graffiti can still be seen spray-painted over the Israeli flag that's hanging on the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood.
Several Jersey Shore communities are shoring up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion. New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew met with mayors and officials from the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss replenishment projects.
Wednesday is shaping up to be another stunner of a day as temperatures top out in the mid-upper 70s. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
There are new guidelines out for how doctors deal with a child’s mental health — and it starts very early. Stephanie Stahl reports.