Pete Buttigieg talks Philly shipbuilding, SEPTA in interview
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sat down with CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan after a new training vessel was christened at the Philly Shipyard.
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sat down with CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan after a new training vessel was christened at the Philly Shipyard.
United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the christening of a new training vessel in Philadelphia, the state of federal funding for bridge repair in Pennsylvania and what the government could do to help SEPTA as it faces a $240 million deficit.
Federal transportation officials say $5 billion will be devoted to replacing or improving aging bridges in 16 states.
Bridges by the numbers: 14% of Pennsylvania bridges are in poor condition, a report shows.
Following the bridge collapse in Baltimore, investigative reporter Liz Crawford looked into the state of bridges around Philadelphia. Federal funding is already being used to make improvements in the region.
Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, visited Philadelphia Tuesday morning to tour the progress of the construction underway on the MLK Drive Bridge.
The MLK Drive Bridge has been closed to traffic since 2021. And just last year, the rehabilitation project began. Now we're coming up on a year into construction, and Buttigieg said he's impressed by PennDOT's creativity so far.
The U.S. Department of Transportation hit the airline with the largest-ever fine for keeping passengers on board for too long.
The transportation secretary will be joined Friday by Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and Rep. Susan Wild.
The warning — in a letter from Buttigieg to trade group Airlines for America — comes just before AT&T, Verizon and other wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their C-Band, 5G signals on July 1.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned the nation's airlines Friday that flights could be disrupted starting next week because some planes lack updated equipment to prevent interference from transmissions by wireless companies.
A CBS News Investigation found over the last 10 years, the number of big rig accidents involving hazardous materials has increased by 155%, with the cause in almost one out of every five hazmat crashes being driver error.
A CBS News investigation found over the last 10 years, the number of big rig accidents involving hazardous materials has increased by 155%.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is in Philadelphia on Tuesday to visit the site of the I-95 collapse.
Buttigieg met with PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other officials. He says every resource is being made available to get this portion of I-95 back up and running as quickly as possible. Dan Snyder reports.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will visit the site on Tuesday.
The proposals follow last year's flight disruptions and as the summer travel season is about to kick into high gear.
Buttigieg said the"resilience, the resolve and the decency" of East Palestine residents has been "inspiring."
Pennsylvania's governor is joining the head of the EPA and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for an update on the incident Tuesday.
Officials say air and water quality tests have come back clean but some residents are suffering from ailments.
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
Embattled carrier canceled less than 50 flights Friday, but faces challenge regaining customers' trust.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
He is visiting the Enterprise Center in West Philly.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue is returning to its original home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
Brian Daboll and Todd Monken are some of the candidates who could become the next offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Verizon said Wednesday night an outage had been resolved after customers across the U.S. reported service outages, with many saying that their devices had been limited to SOS since about noon Eastern Time.
The shooting comes exactly one week after ICE officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Haverford Township commissioners voted 7–2 Monday to bar local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws, citing concerns about community trust and policing priorities.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region, as storms will bring rain and a brief mix to the Delaware Valley.
Peeps' latest creations are now available nationwide for the 2026 season.