SEPTA urges students, sports fans to plan as cuts take effect Sunday
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
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SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
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.
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
For the thousands of Philadelphia students who rely on SEPTA to get to and from school, the looming service cuts and increased fares add a new layer of uncertainty to the beginning of the school year.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the school system will "do everything we can to work with parents and families" who are affected by SEPTA cuts.
Frankford High School in Philadelphia is reopening after nearly two years and more than $29 million in renovations to improve the building and make it safer for students and staff.
Some parents say they're concerned ahead of the new school year as the threat of a possible strike between the School District of Philadelphia and the local teachers' union looms.
Parents and students in the School District of Philadelphia are gearing up for a new school year. However, uncertainty remains over the contract with the teachers' union as educators hold their final preparation event before possibly going on strike.
Without a deal, a strike could happen in just over two weeks. Some of the issues the union and school district are negotiating include, salary, paid parental leave and working conditions.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is still looking for a new contract with the first day of school — Aug. 25 — less than two weeks out.
Philadelphia students return to school on Aug. 25 — one day after SEPTA would begin service cuts if it doesn't have state funding.
Ahead of a Pennsylvania Senate session that could include a decision on the state House's bill to fund SEPTA, Superintendent Tony Watlington was asked about funding the transit authority. He said it's crucial that the thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on it have transportation to school. Dan Snyder reports.
Ahead of a Pennsylvania Senate session that could include a decision on the state House's bill to fund SEPTA, Superintendent Tony Watlington was asked about funding the transit authority. He said it's crucial that the thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on it have transportation to school. Dan Snyder reports.
Olney High School is taking its ban on cellphones in the school building a step further. This school year, students will be required to lock up their devices in a locker outside the building, for a price of $1 that will increase to $5 after the first week.
Olney High School is taking its ban on cellphones in the school building a step further. This school year, students will be required to lock up their devices in a locker outside the building, for a price of $1 that will increase to $5 after the first week.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is preparing for a possible strike.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is preparing for a possible strike. The union is asking for an end to the School District of Philadelphia's controversial sick leave policy, they want extra pay for oversized classes, paid parental leave and the restoration of libraries. Union members already authorized a strike if an agreement is not reached by Aug. 31.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Get a free backpack, sign up for school or even get your student a physical at these locations on Philly's Back-to-School bus tour.
Over the next few weeks, families can spot a colorful "Ring the Bell" school bus making stops in neighborhoods across Philadelphia to get families ready to head back to school.
Police say a suspect was arrested in Paramus, New Jersey, in the shooting that critically injured a Philadelphia school safety officer at the end of June.
Students will get before and after-school care at these extended day, extended year schools.
A total of 40 schools now offer the free extended before- and after-school care and camps during winter, spring and summer breaks.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and killed in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Monday night, police said.
Tuesday is even milder than Monday, with highs in the upper 30s in Philadelphia before a return to the 20s over the weekend.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
William Stevenson, former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was indicted on a murder charge connected to the death of his second wife late last year in Delaware, police said Tuesday.
Crews are working to clear snow and ice from a stretch of Broad Street in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his fourth budget address in Harrisburg Tuesday, and temps are back above freezing – but the NEXT Weather team is tracking more chances for snow.
It'll feel practically spring-like in Philadelphia Tuesday as temperatures "climb" into the upper 30s after more than a week of freezing air. Overnight a clipper system moves through the region, but shouldn't leave behind too much snow. The next best chance for snow showers comes Friday, followed by another Arctic blast.
The City of Collingswood's Board of Commissioners voted Monday to void a contract that outsourced EMS services to Virtua Health due to a conflict of interest issue. Mayor Daniela Sonalo Ward's husband works for Virtua, and she did not recuse herself from the initial contract vote.
Watch for crews on Broad Street on Tuesday morning as snow removal efforts get underway. The city said all vehicles should be moved off the major thruway by Tuesday morning, Brandon Goldner reports.