SEPTA gets nearly $220 million in capital funding from Pennsylvania
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
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The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday announced he's flexing nearly $220 million in capital funds to SEPTA for safety and infrastructure improvements across the system. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty of murder in the death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in 2023.
Almost 1 million people are expected to pass through Philadelphia International Airport during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest from PHL.
Mia Carrera, Mendez's daughter, embraced Assistant District Attorney Cydney Pope moments after a jury found the pair guilty of murdering her father in October 2023.
Three people died after a Pennsylvania State Police pursuit and crash in Avondale, Chester County, early Friday morning.
A jury has found two men guilty of murder charges in the killing of Philadelphia Sgt. Richard Mendez inside a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport in 2023. Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez was found guilty of second-degree murder and other counts.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be another seasonable day with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-50s.
Montgomery Township's Board of Supervisors will decide whether to hire more career firefighters after a drop in volunteers caused some weekend emergency response times to exceed national standards. While fire officials say the extra staffing will help save lives, some homeowners are concerned about the impact on their taxes.
SEPTA is ramping back up express service on Regional Rail trains during the evening commute, but trains in the morning are still making all local stops. The impacts to Regional Rail service is lingering from federally mandate service to SEPTA's Silverliner IV rail cars.
Police said a large amount of beef was stolen out of a tractor trailer that was parked near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport early Monday morning. Investigators believe multiple people were involved in the theft.
Spreading the Love is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge this holiday season to highlight the people who make The Joy of Sharing possible.
For Lt. Colonel Barbara George, the mission to give back to her community through the Salvation Army possible isn't work. It's part of her family's story.
Good Boy Recovery in Delaware County said the pipe was removed and the fox was set free.
More than 100 young musicians from across the Philadelphia region participated in the concert.
Thousands of runners laced up their sneakers for the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, racing their way through Center City and Fairmount Park, across University City and Manayunk, and along the scenic Schuylkill River
Philadelphia Marathon runners began their 26.2 mile race in the shadow of the Philadelphia Art Museum Sunday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland was at the starting line as thousands of people took their marks.
Philadelphia Eagles players will sport custom shoes as part of the "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The cleats will showcase causes and charities that are important to each player.
A young child injured in a Pennsylvania house fire last week has died from his injuries. The 3-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Nov. 19 after a fire broke out in a home on Wilson Street in Chester. On Sunday, officials confirmed the little boy passed away.
Wonder why your dog is whining? It could mean a few different things! Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains what a whining dog could be trying to tell you.
Sunday starts chilly for the Philadelphia Marathon, but the day is shaping up to have highs in the 50s with a mix of sun and clouds.
A three-year-old boy died several days after he was critically injured along with his mother in a house fire in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia police make several arrests after a crowd of hundreds of teenagers became disorderly.
CBS News Philadelphia producer Monica Avery was into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Friday night.
CBS News Philadelphia joined the celebration in Love Park as the Salvation Army kicked off its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign. Eva Andersen reports.
The cooldown in the Philadelphia region begins Friday, but it will still be shorts and T-shirt weather.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Police in Delaware County are warning about a possible attempt to lure a child into a car.
Pennsylvania real estate agent and youth soccer coach Albert Stroble was arrested and charged for the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
The cooldown in the Philadelphia region begins Friday, but it will still be shorts and T-shirt weather.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Police in Delaware County are warning about a possible attempt to lure a child into a car.
Pennsylvania real estate agent and youth soccer coach Albert Stroble was arrested and charged for the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Thomas Paine Plaza, which sits at Broad and Arch streets and faces City Hall, will officially reopen Friday afternoon following an $18 million renovation.
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.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
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.
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.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger has a new memoir out and offered some insights on the current playoff team.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
The new shared arena between the Flyers, Sixers and Philadelphia's WNBA team is planned for where the Spectrum once stood.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
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.
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.
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.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be slightly cooler, but more significant changes are on the way. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined city leaders Thursday afternoon in Point Breeze to launch "Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration," a citywide initiative to invest in 20 commercial corridors with activations, beautifications and celebrations.
South Philly residents packed the Vare Recreation Center on Morris Street as Parker hosted her "One Philly, One Future" budget town hall series.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warm Thursday night
The parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry left three ironworkers dead.