SEPTA hearings about plan to cut service, raise fares begin Monday in Philadelphia
A series of hearings about a SEPTA proposal to dramatically cut service and raise rates begins Monday in Center City Philadelphia.
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A series of hearings about a SEPTA proposal to dramatically cut service and raise rates begins Monday in Center City Philadelphia.
A SEPTA spokesperson said the single-car Norristown High Speed Line train collided with a bumper at the end of the tracks at the Norristown Transportation Center.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it will investigate after a train collided with the bumper at the end of the tracks at the Norristown Transportation Center in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, around 10 a.m. on Sunday. Five people were hurt.
It was a traumatizing ride for dozens of people on board SEPTA's Route 15 bus when police say a man pulled a gun from his bag and started shooting inside Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports.
Law enforcement officers canvassed a SEPTA bus that was parked in the middle of Girard Avenue in Fairmount Park Saturday evening. It's unclear at this time if anyone was injured in the incident.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, commissioners gathered in Bryn Mawr on Tuesday to warn that SEPTA's funding crisis could harm the region's education system.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start fining people who park illegally in bus stops and no stopping lanes this week.
If SEPTA doesn't get any help from Pennsylvania for its $213 million budget deficit, it will cut services by 45% and increase fares by 20%.
The bus driver who hit a car with his bus and pushed it down a Philadelphia street no longer works for SEPTA, a spokesperson said.
The bus driver who pushed a red SUV down Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia said he hit the gas instead of the brake, a SEPTA spokesperson said. The driver quit shortly after the incident, according to SEPTA.
SEPTA train service is suspended at the Mount Airy train station in Philadelphia after an equipment issue.
As SEPTA faces a funding crisis, one of the transit agency's top losses continues to be fare evasion.
Pay your fare or pay a fine of up to $300 — that's the new message SEPTA is sending to riders in an effort to crack down on the high rate of fare evaders getting through the system.
New fare evasion enforcement blitzes began Friday morning as SEPTA is attempting to crackdown on people who are evading their fares.
SEPTA is looking to hire more than 200 operators for buses and trolleys. Our own Ukee Washington got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA. It comes a week after SEPTA proposed fare increases and service cuts due to a budget deficit. Madeleine Wright talked to some disappointed riders.
SEPTA announced last week that, without additional funding, there will be fare hikes and the elimination of bus routes and train lines.
Starting April 16, AI-powered cameras aboard SEPTA buses will turn on as part of a plan to ticket drivers parked in bike lanes. The first tickets will be issued starting May 7 after this warning period concludes. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Andrew Kozak.
A SEPTA bus traveling on West Girard Avenue collided with a black Nissan Altima at the corner of North 13th Street shortly before 11 p.m.
A SEPTA bus traveling on West Girard Avenue collided with a black Nissan Altima at the corner of North 13th Street shortly before 11 p.m.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Just a day after the budget was announced, riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase for SEPTA.
Supporters of increasing funding for SEPTA gathered at City Hall on Friday and called on Pennsylvania to fully fund the agency. SEPTA on Thursday released a "doomsday" budget with 45% service cuts that will take effect if a $213 million budget gap is not covered for the upcoming fiscal year. Ray Strickland reports.
Among the proposed changes are a 21.5% fare hike, the elimination of 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail train lines, closing 66 stations and more.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in a shooting in the Wynnefield section of the city this week was released from the hospital.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
A group of aspiring athletes in the Philadelphia Union's SWAG program is getting inspired as the World Cup visits our area.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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.
Enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 80s this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of history buffs and cinefiles gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood for the launch of an outdoor movie series to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history. Ray Strickland reports.
A sea of yellow, green, red, and blue filled the stands for the second World Cup match in Philadelphia, and fans continued to celebrate long after the last whistle. Kerri Corrado reports.
This year's Juneteenth celebration comes as the museum commemorates its 50th anniversary, bringing the city together for a day of culture, music and reflection. Natasha Brown reports.
From Haiti to the U.S., fans packed FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill during USA's victory over Australia. Krystle Rich reports.