Bucks County lawmakers, residents rally against SEPTA cuts
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, lawmakers and residents say cuts to SEPTA would affect their community, even cutting some residents off from necessary medical care.
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania, lawmakers and residents say cuts to SEPTA would affect their community, even cutting some residents off from necessary medical care.
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.
SEPTA riders' commutes are going to look a lot different as sweeping service cuts are now in effect across our region. Trains and buses will run less frequently, and some bus routes are disappearing altogether. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
The sunny skies made for perfect weather for a festival. Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia. Ray Strickland reports how the event also helped kids prepare for school.
We are now in the final hour before sweeping SEPTA service cuts because of a funding crisis. Trains and buses will run less frequently, and some bus routes are disappearing altogether. Eva Andersen reports the latest.
An energizing run through the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday morning raised over $100,000 for a good cause. Madeleine Wright reports.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
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.
Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day will feature artist Jadakiss and there are several backpack giveaways across the region including one with Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean.
A water main break disrupted Main Street in Manaunk for hours. The leak happened on Friday morning, flooding the road. Main Street was closed between Levering and Cotton streets as crews made repairs. The water department said work to repair the main finished just before 10 p.m. Water has been restored to the area.
Phillies wives hosted Save A Pet at the Park on Friday, benefitting the PSPCA. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens were all at the first base plaza looking for their forever homes.
In two days, the transit agency will enact broad service cuts as it awaits a solution to its budget deficit. Nikki DeMentri is taking a look at the changes starting Sunday.
Security cameras captured the thief running from the Diesel store toward an exit when an employee tried to stop the woman, she hit them with what authorities say was pepper spray or possibly bear repellent.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
One of the 32 bus routes set to be eliminated Sunday as part of SEPTA's service cuts brought on by a funding crisis is the Route 31 bus. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder decided to hop on this week and take an alternate route that will still be running post-cuts to see the difference riders may face.
Upper Merion police confirmed they received a similar call Thursday, a few hours before the one at Villanova, for an alleged shooting incident at the King of Prussia Mall.
SEPTA's first round of cuts will take effect the day before school starts in Philadelphia, impacting 52,000 students who rely on it every day. One parent told CBS News Philadelphia he's concerned about his daughter's ability to get to and from school on time now.
The first round of major cuts to SEPTA service will take effect Sunday, Aug. 24, one day before students return to school. Officials are urging riders to allow extra time to get to their destination and sports fans to prepare for less frequent service on gamedays at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Philadelphia fire crews are asking the public to avoid a section of Main Street in Manayunk as they work to repair a significant water main break.
Hurricane Erin continues its track away from the United States, and the weather conditions in the Philadelphia region improve considerably Friday, making way for a beautiful weather weekend.
The Legends House brings healing to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts with "The Ghetto: This Joy I Have."
Social media was full of reaction and video after terrifying moments on Villanova University's campus following a false threat of an active shooter. Chandler Lutz breaks down social media posts about the hoax.
Tickets for the Philadelphia event, in partnership with Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, include a copy of Kamala Harris' book.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' "107 Days" book tour will stop at The Met Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 25, in partnership with Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, an independent Black-owned bookstore in the city's Germantown neighborhood.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
A male was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to police.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be another frigid day with a high of 20 degrees and feels-like temperatures of 9 degrees.
Three days after a winter storm blanketed Philadelphia, residents across the city are still digging out cars and clearing streets Wednesday.
Bomb cyclones are possible year-round, but they are most common along the eastern seaboard of the United States during winter and early spring.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be another frigid day with a high of 20 degrees and feels-like temperatures of 9 degrees.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
A male was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to police.
Bomb cyclones are possible year-round, but they are most common along the eastern seaboard of the United States during winter and early spring.
Three days after a winter storm blanketed Philadelphia, residents across the city are still digging out cars and clearing streets Wednesday.
A male was fatally shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night, according to police.
Three days after a winter storm blanketed Philadelphia, residents across the city are still digging out cars and clearing streets Wednesday.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
As the cleanup from Sunday's snowstorm continues, the aftermath looks different from one small business to the next.
The fight to restore a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia is ramping up after it was dismantled last week.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
Construction on the critical Gateway Tunnel Project linking New York and New Jersey may be halted soon unless President Trump changes course, officials said.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Paul George scored 32 points, Joel Embiid had 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 139-122 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.
The Pennsbury High School cheerleaders are bringing home more than just trophies — they're returning as national champions and hometown heroes.
Before the Sixers-Pelicans game Saturday, the team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Eastern Conference championship
The Smedley Bulldog Blitz cheerleaders from Smedley Elementary School were preparing for the big stage ahead of their trip.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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.
Models are still coming into focus on whether a coastal storm will brush by the Jersey Shore or pass us by over the Atlantic Ocean. Meanwhile, dangerous cold temperatures remain in place, with morning wind chills below zero across much of the Philly region. Friday and Saturday will be even colder, Meteorologist Kate Bilo says in the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A man is dead after a shooting near 66th Street and Dicks Avenue in the Elmwood Park section of Philadelphia. Police say the suspected shooter was riding a stolen bike, and that after shooting the victim, he robbed someone of their e-bike and got away.
Philadelphia public schools are open today, and so are some schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's school system, but other Archdiocese schools continue to be closed for in-person learning after Sunday's snowstorm. Jan Carabeo reports.
A deadly nursing home explosion in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, in December 2025 happened hours after a gas leak was reported, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Cell phone video from Brooklyn, New York shows a driver ramming his Honda Accord repeatedly into the front of the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters. The NYPD hate crimes task force is now investigating. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.