As SEPTA cuts loom, Montgomery County leaders and riders raise concerns
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija said the county will be hit hard economically by the looming SEPTA cuts.
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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.
SEPTA is set to cut service in Philadelphia later this month as Pennsylvania lawmakers debate new funding for public transit.
With SEPTA cuts looming, some families in Philadelphia aren't sure how they'll get to work and school this fall. Reporter Dan Snyder explains where talks stand in the Pennsylvania legislature.
State-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays in payments.
The lawsuit claims that restrictions on gender-affirming care through an executive order are unlawful.
Several Democratic-led states have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's effort to cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration's effort to defund Planned Parenthood.
Officials are sharing new information about what caused the 911 outage in Pennsylvania earlier in July.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday's statewide 911 outage was caused by a technical issue, "not an act of sabotage." The issues have been resolved.
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser won't run for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump's recent promise of support.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania's politically divided Legislature will miss Pennsylvania's deadline to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, amid closed-door talks to try to produce a compromise.
Shapiro said he would continue talking with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Rooney family in Pittsburgh about what — if anything — the NFL teams need when it comes to the state of their stadiums.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed the state would provide no funding for any new sports arenas and said there were conversations about bringing NASCAR to Philadelphia.
SEPTA called the legislation passing "an important step," but now it will head to the Pennsylvania State Senate.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Philadelphia police responded to fatal shootings in Juniata Park and Frankford on Saturday morning.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
Umbrellas will be needed as well as contingency plans if you are going to be outdoors on Saturday, especially during the nighttime hours.
The Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Philadelphia police responded to fatal shootings in Juniata Park and Frankford on Saturday morning.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
Umbrellas will be needed as well as contingency plans if you are going to be outdoors on Saturday, especially during the nighttime hours.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Philadelphia police responded to fatal shootings in Juniata Park and Frankford on Saturday morning.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Jayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.
The slumping Phillies are tapping into the farm system, recalling hard-throwing prospect Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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.
Flyers fans are hoping to close out the series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4. Ryan Hughes reports.
Races on the final day of the 2026 Penn Relays kicked off at 7 a.m. Saturday. It's the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States.
Joey and Vinny Termini said they noticed customers buying sweets for Easter were flustered by increased prices, so the family in charge of the iconic Philadelphia bakery is now making changs.
This year's Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk in Philadelphia has raised nearly $300,000 to fight ovarian cancer and spread awareness of the disease. Runners took over the Navy Yard Saturday and honored Sandy Rollman, whose namesake foundation organized the race. Ray Strickland reports.
It's going to be a wet Saturday, especially later in the day around the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest.