Tickets start today for driving violations picked up by PPA trolley cameras
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
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The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
About a third of SEPTA trolleys in Philadelphia are now equipped with artificial intelligence-powered cameras that will help SEPTA and the PPA identify and ticket cars illegally blocking the tracks.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority are adding artificial intelligence-powered cameras to trolleys in the city. The cameras will help identify and ticket cars that illegally block trolley routes.
Last year, the Philadelphia Parking Authority started ticketing vehicles blocking bus and trolley routes through AI-powered cameras on SEPTA buses. Now, the same technology is coming to SEPTA trolleys.
School zone speed camera enforcement begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with a 60-day warning period before full enforcement starts April 20.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is launching a pilot program to reduce traffic speeds and crashes around several city schools.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin enforcing meters and other regulations on Tuesday.
Ahead of this weekend's forecasted major snowstorm, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking residents to clear the roads along snow emergency routes. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ray Strickland has the story.
A major winter storm is on track to dump upwards of 10 inches of snow around Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley this weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest snow totals, and reporter Ray Strickland has what the PPA is doing to prepare for parking in the city.
A South Jersey mom surprised her son with Eagles tickets Sunday, and it turned into a nightmare. When they left the game, her car was gone. She thought it was stolen, but police told her it was courtesy-towed.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
The new red light camera in West Philly is located at 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
Two months after the city activated 31 speed cameras along Broad Street, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is about to start sending out fines to any drivers who violate the 25-mile-per-hour speed limit.
The reason the city put in the loading zones was to give residents and delivery vehicles a place to pull over and unload because it's now illegal to stop a car in a bike lane, even for just a minute but a court order last month prohibited the city from moving forward with the loading zones, which eliminated dozens of parking spots along Spruce and Pine streets.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
After the 60-day grace period, the Philadelphia Parking Authority states that drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 11 mph could face a fine of up to $150. Enforcement is expected to begin in mid-November.
Philadelphia is telling residents and commuters to figure out their travel plans now with SEPTA cuts coming soon.
Since July 8, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has issued 59 citations on Spruce Street and 36 on Pine Street for cars blocking bike lanes.
It marks one year since Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was killed by a drunk driver. She was riding her bike in the bike lane on Spruce Street. Since her death, there has been change and controversy surrounding bike lane safety in the city. Liz Crawford has been reporting on this for over a year. She has the latest.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling a tentative contract agreement with District Council 47 a fiscally responsible deal for the city. The union represents more than 6,000 city workers, including those at the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Union members still need to ratify the agreement.
It's getting even easier to report cars blocking crosswalks, loading zones and bike lanes in Philadelphia with a new tool from nonprofit Philly Bike Action.
It's getting even easier to report cars blocking crosswalks, loading zones and bike lanes with a new tool from Philly Bike Action.
Center City parking meter prices are increasing by $1 an hour. It will now cost $4 an hour in the busiest section of Center City.
The last of the average temperature days are now behind us for the foreseeable future, with a huge push of summer-like air heading to the Philadelphia region starting Monday.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
The last of the average temperature days are now behind us for the foreseeable future, with a huge push of summer-like air heading to the Philadelphia region starting Monday.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will meet with Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro, along with Mayor Cherelle Parker, while in Philadelphia.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after he lost control and crashed into a wall on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, police said.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is back in service following the deaths of Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, officials said.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
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.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
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.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia on Monday, April 13, the first stop in their multi-city visit to the United States.
The bodies of Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr. were recovered from the parking garage collapse site in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said early Monday morning. Parker said she will issue an executive order to launch an investigation into what caused the under-construction garage to partially collapse and kill three workers on April 8.
The bodies of the two missing workers who were trapped following the parking garage collapse in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood on April 8 were recovered early Monday morning, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
City crews on Sunday completed the demolition phase of the parking garage that collapsed in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood last week.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region will experience summer-like temperatures this week. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.