Riders in Philadelphia face delays, uncertainty as SEPTA cuts go into effect
The first set of drastic SEPTA cuts went into effect Sunday, leaving riders around the Philadelphia area to face long lines, delays and uncertainty.
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The first set of drastic SEPTA cuts went into effect Sunday, leaving riders around the Philadelphia area to face long lines, delays and uncertainty.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.
A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified threat, Delaware County authorities said. The threat was fake, police said. The incident comes days after school officials say a report about an active shooter on campus turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
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."
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A Philadelphia man will spend the rest of his life in jail for the deadly shooting of two people at a metro Atlanta extended stay motel.
From cable and cellphone service to streaming subscriptions and even some utility bills, a simple phone call could result in lower monthly costs.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A Philadelphia man will spend the rest of his life in jail for the deadly shooting of two people at a metro Atlanta extended stay motel.
From cable and cellphone service to streaming subscriptions and even some utility bills, a simple phone call could result in lower monthly costs.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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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.
CBS News Philadelphia Grant Gilmore it tracking the latest on the nor'easter developing off the New Jersey shore.
A nor'eastern is heading toward the Jersey Shore, bringing coastal flooding, high winds. Grant Gilmore has the lastest as Ray Strickland reports from North Wildwood.
Head to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia this fall for The Addams Family: The Musical, now through Nov. 1. Get tickets at walnutstreettheatre.org.
CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest on a developing nor'easter near the New Jersey shore.
A nor'easter is expected to bring rain and wind to the Jersey Shore and the Philadelphia area this weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the NEXT Weather forecast.