Roughly 350 passengers evacuated after fire on SEPTA train
Officials said about 350 passengers were onboard when a fire broke out on a train at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
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Officials said about 350 passengers were onboard when a fire broke out on a train at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated safely after a fire started on a train on SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line. The fire engulfed the train's lead car at a station in Ridley Park in Delaware County.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday
There are parking restrictions and potential road closures to know about ahead of the Eagles' NFC title game on Sunday.
SEPTA approved over $200 million contract for a new payment system. The next-generation system called SEPTA Key 2.0 will be designed and installed by Cubic Transportation Systems. It will be used to collect fares on SEPTA’s buses, trains and trolleys. SEPTA says the technology will improve the customer experience and enhance their mobile app. It's estimated to be completed in 2029.
SEPTA released new crime data on Thursday with some hopeful statistics. Transit police said they had the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in SEPTA’s 43-year history. The agency said serious crimes were down 33% in 2024 compared to 2023. SEPTA also said it's bouncing back from its historic police officer shortage two years ago.
The bus drivers' union pushed for the change after a SEPTA bus driver was shot and killed on the job in 2023.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Dozens came out on Friday to congratulate SEPTA's first woman conductor on her retirement. Jackie Pettyjohn served in the role for 40 years. Her last trip was between the airport and Suburban Station. Friends and family were waiting at the last stop to congratulate her.
Many will take SEPTA to the Eagles game on Sunday as we get on the playoffs train. Eagles superfan E-Rock takes us to 30th Street Station. He's hoping the Eagles locomotive will pick up steam this weekend.
SEPTA hosted an Eagles pep rally outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Sunday's Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Ray Strickland reports.
SEPTA said at least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a bus in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Police identify the man struck and killed by a septa bus in South Philadelphia. It happened as the bus driver turned from Front Street onto Washington Avenue Friday night. Investigators say 35-year-old Michael Spooner was dragged under the bus and pronounced dead at the scene. The bus also struck Spooner's 29-year-old wife. She is in stable condition.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after being hit by a SEPTA bus while crossing the street in South Philly on Friday. Police said the two pedestrians were husband and wife. The incident happened before 7 p.m. at Front Street and Washington Avenue. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
Signs of change ring in the new year for SEPTA riders. SEPTA shared this picture on Instagram on Tuesday of new signs going up inside the Broad Street concourse. The "L" stands for the Market-Frankford Line, "B” for the Broad Street Line and "T" for the trolleys in West Philly. It's going to take about two years to get all of the signage replaced.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
SEPTA's Paoli-Thorndale Line is back online Friday after trees free on overhead wires near the track, forcing operators to shut down the line.
Heavy winds caused power outages, travel delays, and early dismissals in the Philadelphia region on Thursday.
Strong winds in the Philadelphia region disrupted travel on SEPTA and Amtrak trains Thursday.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
The cause of the crash involving the SEPTA bus remains under investigation.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ride and instead pay the full fare of $2.50.
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.
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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.