Shapiro approves SEPTA's plan to use capital funding for operations
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro directed PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to flex $394 million from SEPTA's capital expenses for operations.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro explains why he directed his administration to approve SEPTA's request to use capital project money for daily operations for the next two years.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund daily operations for the next two years, meaning the transit authority's "doomsday" service cuts will be reversed and a 21.5% fare increase will take effect Sunday.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Healthy SNAP recipients between ages 18-54 are required to report 20 hours of work, education, training or volunteering a week.
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.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said the state has been making preparations in the event that President Trump decides to send National Guard troops to Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle Parker and education leaders highlighted the importance of career and technical education.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle Parker and education leaders highlighted the importance of career and technical education as state funding remains stalled in Harrisburg. Alicia Roberts reports.
SEPTA will restore some bus lines next week to help students get to and from school amid service cuts, the city of Philadelphia announced Thursday.
A federal appeals court says it's unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn't write an accurate date on the return envelope.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said that President Trump's promise to end mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections won't affect elections in Pennsylvania.
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija said the county will be hit hard economically by the looming SEPTA cuts.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
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.
A Pennsylvania House committee voted down a bill the Republican-controlled Senate passed to infuse new funding into SEPTA.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Democrats are opposing an amendment passed by the Pennsylvania Senate that would fund SEPTA, but rely on the Pennsylvania Transit Fund to do so. That fund is how agencies like SEPTA pay for capital projects like upgrades to train and bus stations, and other fixes to aging infrastructure. The House is expected to consider the amendment on Wednesday. Brandon Goldner reports.
The funding would be drawn from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund.
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday arrived in Clairton to meet with local officials following Monday's explosions that left two dead and injured at least 10.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
Shapiro was joined by Scott Sauer, the general manager of SEPTA, and several labor leaders at SEPTA headquarters on Sunday as he discussed the latest update on the status of securing state funding for the transit agency.
A SEPTA spokesperson said state funding is needed by Aug. 14 to avoid service cuts that will take effect on Aug. 24.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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 shooting happened Monday night along South 68th Street near Dicks Avenue.
Part of Route 55 south in Gloucester County, New Jersey, reopened Tuesday morning after the highway was shut down for hours following a bad crash late Monday night. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and a pick-up truck.
Tuesday marks the start of the Delaware Valley's fifth heat wave of the season, where temps will climb into the upper 90s. Tomorrow the dangerous heat ramps up and feels-like temps will be closer to 110 degrees.
Two people are facing charges after nearly 100 kilos of cocaine and fentanyl were seized in a major drug bust, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is finally here, and fans can celebrate with specialty food items and merch inside Citizens Bank Park. If you don't have a game ticket, Tuesday is the last day to check out the All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.