Some SEPTA bus routes to be restored next week to help students commute
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
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Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
A new plan from Philadelphia leaders will restore multiple SEPTA bus routes that students need to get to school, but leaders continue to call for state funding that would prevent further cuts from taking effect. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The weekend is nearly upon us, and Mother Nature plans on delivering award-winning conditions for the final weekend of August in the Philadelphia region.
The city said the plan will restore several SEPTA bus routes through a portion of the $135 million transit subsidy in the city's 2026 budget. The service on the bus routes will be restored on Tuesday after Labor Day weekend.
Families braved the traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway Thursday evening to get a jumpstart on the Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the school district, averting a possible strike. The contract includes 3% annual raises for three years and paid parental leave for all new parents.
There's a new addition at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County. A two-toed sloth by the name of Beanie and her new baby having some bonding time after she gave birth. Beanie came to the zoo from Rhode Island halfway through her pregnancy. You'll have to wait a while to see mom and baby up close. The walk-through portion of the sloth exhibit is off limits for now.
A new vending machine in Allentown is providing some unusual items. Offering overdose reversal medicine, hygiene products and health supplies. The machine is now operating at the Lehigh Conference of Churches on West Allen Street. Everything is free of charge. City officials say the goal is to ensure residents have the items they need to stay safe.
New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday, including in Philadelphia.
The city of Philadelphia is ramping up enforcement efforts and going after offenders more aggressively.
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.
Firefighters in Montgomery County work to get the upper hand as an apartment building burns. This is on Maple Avenue in Hatfield. The roof partially collapsed. No injuries were reported.
A fire in Hatfield, Montgomery County, forced the people inside a three-story apartment building to evacuate on Thursday afternoon.
Officer Craig Romanczuk is out of the hospital and recovering at home two months after he was shot in the line of duty.
Officer Craig Romanczuk, a Philadelphia school safety officer, is out of the hospital and recovering at home two months after he was shot in the line of duty in June. He received a hero's sendoff as he left the hospital.
Chopper 3 was over a fatal crash on the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say two men were hit by a van. One of them died and the second is in extremely critical condition. The driver of the van also died. It's still unclear what led to the crash.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday signed Britain Covey, Marcus Epps and Luke Felix-Fualalo to their practice squad.
Officer Craig Romanczuk was shot 11 times while trying to help someone involved in a road rage incident in late June. He was recovering at Jefferson University Hospital for weeks until finally cleared, though he still has a long road to recovery, Ray Strickland reports.
Starting in early October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events, attracting hundreds of thousands of people, including active-duty service members, veterans and tourists.
Lynzi Allen, who won the title of Miss Philadelphia's Teen earlier this year, will now be representing all of Pennsylvania in Miss America’s Teen scholarship pageant next month in Orlando.
Tredyffrin Township police said someone called in a bomb threat to Conestoga High School early Thursday morning.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their Kelly Green jerseys three times in 2025, all coming against NFC East opponents.
Tredyffrin Township police officers including a K-9 unit swept Conestoga High School in search of a bomb on Thursday morning after someone called in a threat to a 911 Call Center. The school is opening on a 3-hour delay after no threat was found and the call was deemed a hoax.
Philadelphia is one of several major cities on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor that received new NextGen Acela trains on Thursday. The trains are 10 mph faster than the old models, roomier and can take curves at higher speeds, reducing trip length times.
Thursday will be partly sunny across the Philadelphia area as temperatures reach the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
President Trump said that Tuesday "will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran" — as he threatens to hit Iranian electrical facilities and bridges.
Families dressed in their best outfits for this year's 93rd annual Easter Promenade on South Street.
The Red Cross said it's assisting three families who can no longer stay inside the home.
The Philadelphia area can expect cooler temperatures Monday and a mostly quiet week of weather. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
A United States crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued by U.S. forces. President Trump posted on social media Sunday morning that the service member was "seriously wounded."