Without state funding, SEPTA's proposed cuts would impact thousands of riders
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.
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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.
The Paoli-Thorndale line, Broad-Ridge Spur and dozens of bus routes could be on the chopping block if SEPTA can't get a funding boost.
Facing a $213 million funding gap in next year's budget, SEPTA on Thursday announced the potential for major 45% service cuts and fare hikes that would take effect without an increase in funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday the state legislature needs to act on providing funding for SEPTA and other mass transit agencies across the commonwealth. SEPTA says it would have to cut services, raise fare prices, and eliminate 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail train lines, closing 66 stations and curtailing service by 20% on the surviving routes.
SEPTA says things will have to change unless more state money can help keep up the agency's current level of service. Ray Strickland reports.
SEPTA's new budget is set to go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
SEPTA is keeping a program that gives free transportation to city employees and is in talks to extend another that provides free rides for low-income residents. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.
SEPTA riders weren't fans of the proposed fare increases ahead of Thursday's budget proposal.
SEPTA is set to announce major price hikes and service cuts as a part of its budget proposal on Thursday, a spokesperson for the transit system said Wednesday.
Mayor Parker and SEPTA are also discussing extending Zero Fare, which benefits 25,000 low-income Philadelphia residents.
A man was struck and killed by a SEPTA subway train in North Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, a SEPTA spokesperson said.
An enforcement initiative using AI-powered cameras will help SEPTA and the PPA crack down on illegally parked cars in Philadelphia.
SEPTA, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and the city's Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Systems are launching a new enforcement initiative using camera technology to crack down on illegally parked vehicles that block bus and trolley routes.
Starting Monday, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin its automated bus enforcement camera initiative.
Two people were taken into custody after a man was shot inside a SEPTA station on the Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
This was a frightening scene along Roosevelt Boulevard late Friday afternoon. A SEPTA bus pushing an SUV on the boulevard near Sanger Street around 4 p.m. SEPTA officials said the bus made contact with the vehicle that had two people inside and pushed it down the street through traffic. The occupants in the SUV and five people on the bus suffered minor injuries. SEPTA police are investigating.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours Thursday evening after three family members were fatally struck by a train near Bristol Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, officials said.
The family of a 15-year-old boy shot and killed on a SEPTA bus last month is one step closer to justice. U.S. Marshals arrested another teenager in the shooting on Thursday. Ray Strickland talked to the victim's grandfather about the arrest.
Zayki Davis, accused of fatally shooting a high school student on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia, was arrested in Norristown.
Trains are moving again in Bucks County, a few hours after an Amtrak train hit and killed a person. Chopper 3 was over the scene near the Cornwells Heights Station in Bensalem. SEPTA service on the Trenton line was also suspended in both directions because it shares the tracks with Amtrak. But it's running again for the evening commute.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
An Amtrak train struck a person near Cornwells Heights station on Wednesday. Service is temporarily suspended between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Trenton, New Jersey on both the Amtrak Northeast Corridor train line and SEPTA's Regional Rail line.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
South Jersey athletes, Mount Holly native 9-year-old Demtrius Vanderpoel and Haddon Township native 14-year-old Alyssa Mattiacci, are in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year title.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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.
With controversy swirling around Ed Sheeran and Macklemore ahead of Sheeran's upcoming show at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia radio legend and music historian Patty Jackson said she expects fans to see more artists mixing music and politics.
It's not only commuters and farmers paying more to fill up their vehicles over the last few months. It's been the same story for airlines.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a comfy Friday night.
A viewer shared video with CBS News Philadelphia showing the moment a massive tree fell on two cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, Thursday afternoon. Two people sustained injuries that appear to be minor, police said.
From bottles to food scraps, students have unearthed thousands of artifacts that offer a glimpse into the lives of residents from Black Bottom, West Philadelphia's first Black neighborhood.