SEPTA bus gets stuck in fresh cement, ruining long-awaited pothole repairs
A South Philadelphia community waited more than a year for potholes to be repaired. Then, a SEPTA bus rolled through freshly poured cement — and got stuck.
Watch CBS News
A South Philadelphia community waited more than a year for potholes to be repaired. Then, a SEPTA bus rolled through freshly poured cement — and got stuck.
A SEPTA bus got stuck in fresh cement outside Termini Brothers Bakery in South Philadelphia this week. Video shows passengers getting out of the bus to remove the barriers blocking the road before the bus tried to drive through and started spinning its wheels.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
The SEPTA bus you've been riding for decades could be changing in just a few days. SEPTA will roll out the first phase of its New Bus Network this weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder tells you what you need to know.
Phase 1 of the "New Bus Network," formerly called the "Bus Revolution," will be implemented later this summer, according to SEPTA.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia. It's the first of 10 displays coming to the system, according to the transit agency.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass to protect drivers in some of its buses. One driver said it feels "a lot safer" already.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
SEPTA this week unveiled the timeline for its plan to overhaul the bus system in the Philadelphia area. Some riders say they're skeptical of the changes, which start rolling out in August.
Cheltenham Township Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing on the SEPTA 55 bus after running from the scene.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
Contract negotiations resumed between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transportation across the Philadelphia area.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail service cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week. READ MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-regional-rail-cuts-judge-injunction/
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
We are now in the final hour before sweeping SEPTA service cuts because of a funding crisis. Trains and buses will run less frequently, and some bus routes are disappearing altogether. Eva Andersen reports the latest.
Two teens were arrested after a SEPTA bus was struck by gunfire in Frankford following an argument Friday evening, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
The service cuts and changes will take effect on Aug. 24, when 32 bus routes are set to be eliminated and another 16 will be shortened. Plus, dozens of bus, train, trolley and subway lines will reduce their services.
CBS News Philadelphia rode along a SEPTA bus to get a behind-the-scenes look at its fare evasion task force.
Two Philadelphia men have been indicted after allegedly bringing personally manufactured machine guns onto a SETPA bus, U.S. Attorney's Office says.
Hakim Bryant, 52, is facing dozens of charges in connection with the May 10 shooting aboard a SEPTA bus, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said.
A 52-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder in a shooting that injured four people, including three teens aboard a SEPTA bus near Philadelphia's Fairmount Park over the weekend.
A very nice extended holiday weekend in the Philadelphia region continues into Sunday, although a few spots near and around the Jersey Shore may see a spotty shower or sprinkle.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
A very nice extended holiday weekend in the Philadelphia region continues into Sunday, although a few spots near and around the Jersey Shore may see a spotty shower or sprinkle.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
A woman died, and another woman was injured in a crash near the Philadelphia Zoo on Girard Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Four people were hurt in three separate shootings early Saturday morning in Philadelphia, police say.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the team's season opener.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
There could be isolated showers at the Jersey Shore Sunday afternoon, but the day is mostly sunny and pleasant at this midpoint of your Labor Day weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Two men and a woman were shot and rushed to a hospital on Saturday night in Wilmington, police say.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Sunday as Labor Day weekend continues.
According to the New Jersey Globe, the New York Times, and NJ.com, Caldwell is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations.
This upcoming NFL season, analysts predict legal sports betting will hit roughly $30 billion, which is roughly the same amount as last season.