Shapiro says "the time to act is now" as SEPTA's funding deadline looms
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.
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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.
If SEPTA does not receive millions in funding by Thursday, drastic service cuts will take effect later this month. State lawmakers will convene and vote on whether or not to provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the "doomsday" service cuts. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on the upcoming vote.
A driver slammed into a police cruiser in Philadelphia's Elmwood Park early Monday morning.
It's more than a movie, it’s a call to humanity. On this week’s Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a Delco writer and filmmaker who sees more than park benches in Rittenhouse Square.
A Delaware County woman was arrested after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead inside a car in Milford, Maine, authorities said.
CBS Philadelphia's Ukee Washington helped Rashidah and Arnold Murray celebrate their marriage at the Fairmount Water Works Sunday afternoon.
A mom from Delaware County, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Maine on Saturday in connection with the death of her 3-year-old daughter.
A girl was hurt after she was shot in the creek in Morris Park in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood Sunday evening, police say. The shooting is under investigation.
Lincoln Financial Field came alive Sunday night as the Philadelphia Eagles took the field for an open practice. For many fans, it was an affordable opportunity to see the Birds in person.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
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 Montgomery County woman is facing charges after she allegedly engaged in inappropriate conversations with a minor while she was teaching.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is two weeks away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
A Philadelphia man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on June 19.
If you're heading to the Philadelphia Sports Complex for the Eagles Open Practice or Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX, our Ross DiMattei has some travel advice for you.
Here is a reminder. If you're driving between Allentown and Quakertown on I-476, the southbound lanes in that area will be closed starting at midnight. The highway reopens at 6 a.m. on Sunday. The closure is part of a bridge replacement project. The northbound side of the highway will not be impacted.
An update on the two state troopers who were shot in an ambush in Susquehanna County this week. Trooper William Jenkins was released from a hospital in Scranton with officers from multiple departments showing him support. Trooper Joseph Perechinsky is listed in good condition. Police said the suspect shot and killed a neighbor before firing on the troopers. That man was shot and killed by police.
There is video of a suspect walking away with a gun still in hand in the aftermath of a shooting after a concert in Center City. Two people were shot and police said the shooter was injured too. Ryan Hughes talked with witnesses who said they heard the shots and went running for cover.
Pat Dugan announced that he will be back in the race running for the Philadelphia district attorney as a Republican in the general election.
Pat Dugan has announced that he will file the paperwork to appear on the ballot for Philadelphia district attorney in November's general election. Dugan lost to incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary in May by almost 44,000 votes. Dugan received 6,000 write-in votes from Republicans. That will allow him to run on that side of the ballot.
Two months after a deadly electric scooter crash claimed the life of 12-year-old Abby Gillon, her family is pushing for a new law they hope will prevent another tragedy.
Starting Sept. 7, a stretch of Walnut Street and 18th Street in Philadelphia will be off limits to cars every Sunday until Oct. 12. "Open Streets: West Walnut" will encourage people to shop and dine outdoors.
The Philadelphia Police Special Operations confiscated $70,000 worth of illegal drugs. A two-month investigation that started in Kensington and led to the neighborhoods of Logan and Mount Airy concluded with the arrests of six people now facing gun and narcotics charges. Marijuana, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized in the bust. Police also recovered 11 firearms, including semi-automatic handguns.
Two months after a deadly electric scooter crash claimed the life of 12-year-old Abby Gillon, her family is speaking out for the first time and pushing for a new law they hope will prevent another tragedy.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
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.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
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.
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 westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The man accused of shooting a 61-year-old at a Cherry Hill, New Jersey, strip mall was arrested at his home, where investigators found items that immediately got the attention of law enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
QVC, a West Chester-based company, says it's trying to slash billions of dollars of debt after it officially files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Franklin Field prepares to host the annual Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track invitational in America.
After a VERY warm week, cooler air arrives in the Philadelphia area this weekend. Bill Kelly has the forecast.