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.
Seven of the 32 bus routes that SEPTA plans to cut at the end of August will be in Montgomery County, according to officials.
A former Penn State Abington student accused of raping another student in September 2024 surrendered himself to police in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
Chopper 3 was over the scene of a house fire on the 400 block of Main Street in Collegeville. The fire broke out and ravaged much of the older building, which appears to have three levels. EMS was on scene and transported one person with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire was under control shortly after 2 p.m. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
Drivers and experts say drastic cuts to SEPTA's public transportation network will mean more traffic around the Philadelphia area and longer commute times.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit from a New York-based group to prevent the sinking of the famed SS United States.
Montgomery County dispatchers say a fire on the 400 block of Main Street was placed under control shortly after 2 p.m.
The Phillies reinstated José Alvarado from the restricted list after the lefty pitcher served an 80-game suspension for PEDs.
In June, Philadelphia International Airport marked 85 years and Northeast Philadelphia Airport marked 80 years.
Hurricane Erin won't make landfall, but Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches will be affected by its presence offshore.
U.S. News & World Report's annual Best High Schools rankings have Philly's Julia R. Masterman School at No. 8. The competitive magnet school is located on Spring Garden Street.
Temple University is welcoming its largest freshman class ever and Wakisha Bailey was on campus hearing from Brandon Chandler, executive director of housing and residential life, as Hooter and the cheerleaders gave the Class of 2029 a warm welcome.
From the Super Bowl champs to a new collaboration that has the NFL expanding its shoe game. Chandler Lutz has the latest on "What's Trending" across social media.
It's move in day for Penn and Temple University students. Our Wakisha Bailey spoke with Temple student leaders about the big day and advice for the new year.
Temple University is welcoming its largest incoming freshman class. Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a North Philly native and Gates Scholar, hoping to change lives without leaving his neighborhood.
Shots were fired overnight at a Walmart in Northeast Philadelphia. There is no word on what led to the shooting.
Two teenage boys were injured, including one critically, in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Monday, police said.
Hurricane Erin's high winds are causing a storm surge and rough waters along the eastern seaboard in the United States.
Philadelphia Phillies fans on Monday said SEPTA cuts, including the elimination of Sports Express trains to NRG Station, will make getting to the ballpark harder and more expensive.
Twelve other states are pursuing similar waivers with varying restrictions on sugary foods and drinks.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the school system will "do everything we can to work with parents and families" who are affected by SEPTA cuts.
Temple Women & Families Hospital is set to open in Northeast Philadelphia in September. All labor and delivery services will move to the new location from the Broad Street site, including the neonatal intensive care unit, which will double in size.
Joe Picozzi, a Republican, introduced a plan last week to fund SEPTA for two years, pulling from capital dollars set aside for infrastructure projects. It passed the Senate but failed in a House committee.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
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.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
Bomb cyclones are possible year-round, but they are most common along the eastern seaboard of the United States during winter and early spring.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
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.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
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
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.
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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.
"ICE Out" legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council on Thursday amid growing scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement in the wake of multiple fatal shootings in Minneapolis. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders reports.
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.