SEPTA adds parking fees for weekends, holidays in effort to raise revenue
SEPTA has added parking fees for weekends and holidays in hopes of increasing revenue for the Philadelphia area's mass transit network.
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SEPTA has added parking fees for weekends and holidays in hopes of increasing revenue for the Philadelphia area's mass transit network.
The 911 outage reported across the entire state has now been restored, according to the PA Emergency Management Agency.
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.
If you're interested in all things blueberry, head to Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pennsylvania. That's where our Ross DiMattei spoke with Farm Manager Norm Schultz and even tasted some blueberries fresh from the plant. The festival is underway Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and tickets are needed if you want to pick your own berries.
The 911 outage in Pennsylvania was resolved after about 9 hours and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Horror movie fans ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville for Blobfest. The reenactment of the iconic scene from the 1958 film has been drawing crowds for years. Siafa Lewis explains the three-day festival is filled with nostalgia, thrills and monstrous fun.
A Delaware County man is charged with arson in connection with an apartment fire in West Chester this week. The fire broke out in an apartment above Jake's Bar on South Matlack Street. West Chester Borough police say 22-year-old Michael Thompson was charged with arson, attempted criminal homicide and other related offenses.
After nearly five years of rebuilding, Hank's Place is reopening. The popular Chadds Ford eatery was forced to close in 2021 after unprecedented flood damage caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida. The restaurant was deemed a total loss. It was demolished and rebuilt from the ground up. Hank's Place will be open seven days a week starting July 15.
An arrest was made in connection with the mass shooting at a South Philly bar last weekend. Eight people were shot at 7 elements restaurant and bar at 11th and Washington Avenue on July 5. Officials say 43-year-old Michael Welton turned himself in to police. Authorities also say Welton was working as a security guard at the time of the shooting.
Pennsylvanians in all 67 counties received an emergency alert Friday afternoon. If you need to call 911 for an emergency, you are advised to call your 911 center's non-emergency line. Kerri Corrado reports what you need to know and the latest from state officials.
It's an oasis within Philadelphia city limits – Morris Arboretum and Gardens. This summer, "Bees, Butterflies and Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise" is taking over.
With a tentative deal in place with DC 33, the city is phasing out the neighborhood sites and directing people to its six sanitation centers around the area. It's a sight few we spoke with will miss.
Flames devastated this historic 240-year-old home in East Bradford Township. Firefighters from West Chester and Goshen battled the blaze for several hours on the 900 block of Centennial Drive. Most of the home was destroyed. Everything was under control shortly. All members of the house made it out safely. Five firefighters were treated on scene for heat exhaustion.
Neighbors are sounding the alarm over this dangerous intersection located near the South Street Bridge at South and LeCount streets. The latest incident left a 37-year-old cyclist in critical condition. Ray Strickland talked to neighbors who started a petition to help make the area safer.
Justin Mohn was accused of decapitating his father Michael Mohn and posting a gruesome video about the crime on YouTube.
Justin Mohn was accused of decapitating his father Michael Mohn and posting a gruesome video about the crime on YouTube.
There is an intermittent 911 outage in Pennsylvania. If you are in Pennsylvania and need to call 911 for an emergency, you're advised to call your 911 center's non-emergency line. Liz Crawford reports the latest.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, resident Justin Mohn was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder at trial. The verdict and sentencing concluded Mohn's bench trial in Doylestown Friday morning.
With summer in full swing, our Summer Beat series takes us to one of the region's hidden gems in Philly's Chestnut Hill.
You can get a kale Caesar cutlet sandwich from the social media famous Liberty Kitchen, some killer BBQ from Southern Flames, beer or cocktails from Chestnut Hill Brewing Co. and much more from sushi to coffee at the Market at the Fareway on Germantown Avenue. Chandler Lutz checks out one of Chestnut Hill's hidden gems.
State Sen. Sharif Street's bill to legalize recreational marijuana has some bipartisan support. It would legalize the drug for anyone 21 and older. Many of Pennsylvania's neighbors, including New Jersey and Delaware, have already legalized adult-use cannabis. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
The chance of rain will decrease through the evening on Friday in the Philadelphia region as temperatures once again gradually drop back into the low 70s to start off the weekend.
The setting of horror classic "The Blob," Phoenixville is once again gearing up for Blobfest Weekend, celebrating the 1958 film and other greats.
Concerned residents gathered at a community center in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood following Monday's mass shooting on South Etting Street that left three dead and nine others injured.
AFSCME District Council 33 President Greg Boulware said the union is set to vote on that tentative agreement early next week.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating two fatal crashes that happened Saturday in the city.
Sunday is a nice summer day in Philadelphia, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms on Monday.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating two fatal crashes that happened Saturday in the city.
Sunday is a nice summer day in Philadelphia, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms on Monday.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
Police in Philadelphia are investigating two fatal crashes that happened Saturday in the city.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in a shooting in the Wynnefield section of the city this week was released from the hospital.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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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.
A new mural in Philadelphia honors legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley. Another mural honoring the Philadelphia native was blocked by new construction.
The Philadelphia area can expect a sunny and warm Sunday before storms roll in Monday afternoon. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia's Juneteenth festival and parade kick off Sunday morning. Reporter Chilekasi Adele has the latest on road closures and what to expect at the event.
Why do some dogs seem to behave more like cats? PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains and introduces you to some pets available for adoption in Pennsylvania this week.
Enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 80s this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.