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 body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside a North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philly area. The main concern will be damaging wind gusts, but there is also a low-end tornado risk.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside a North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside a North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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.
Wakisha Bailey introduces us to the founder of BLJ Community Rowing who is working to make one of the least diverse sports more accessible.
We are in for a pretty classic August afternoon: hot, somewhat humid, with scattered afternoon storms. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has more on the severe weather and when a cool down arrives.
Infielder Bryson Stott will wear these special cleats featuring a number of Phillies legends emerging from a cornfield.
A group of Jewish students accused the college of allowing antisemitic bias and harassment to flourish on campus.
A Philadelphia woman contacted consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz after failing to include an important document for Medicare enrollment.