SEPTA riders in Philadelphia react to video showing teens robbing woman on train
Surveillance video shows a group of teens taking a woman's phone and forcing her to stay on the train.
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Surveillance video shows a group of teens taking a woman's phone and forcing her to stay on the train.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help finding the people who robbed a woman on a SEPTA train in May. Some riders said the incident made them uneasy.
This week, a scam targeting people who use SNAP benefits has impacted residents across the Philly region and beyond, SEPTA’s iconic trolleys make a return and much more.
The vintage trolleys will return to Route 15 along Philadelphia's Girard Avenue on Sunday, June 16 after years of restoration.
After undergoing years of restoration, SEPTA's vintage green and cream trolleys from the 1940s are making a comeback.
SEPTA has spent the last few years restoring the trolleys. They'll return to Route 15 on Sunday along Girard Avenue.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
SEPTA has suspended service in both directions from the Walnut-Locust Station to the NRG Station indefinitely after a person fell on the tracks and was killed by an oncoming train, SEPTA officials told CBS News Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Four people were stabbed, including three juveniles, during a fight on a SEPTA bus near the King of Prussia Mall on Thursday night, Upper Merion Township Police said.
Three juveniles and a woman were stabbed during a fight on a SEPTA bus near the King of Prussia Mall on Thursday night, police said.
Concerns over pro-Palestinian protesters are prompting extra security at Penn's commencement ceremony Monday at Franklin Field. Also happening Monday, SEPTA will hold its first public hearing about its budget. More on these stories in your Monday, May 20, 2024, Digital Brief.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro rode a SEPTA train in Bucks County Thursday to pitch his plan for a major investment in public transportation in the state. Without it, SEPTA faces a fiscal cliff.
A man was rushed to the hospital after police said he was stabbed in the forearm at a busy stop in Center City on the Broad Street Line. Police said everything took place just before 8 p.m. Friday.
Students from Mercy Career and Technical High School designed a custom bus wrap for SEPTA as their senior project, and the newly designed bus pulled up to school where students got a first look at their work.
Jim Donovan walks you through key information for Philadelphia residents ahead of the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia on May 5, 2024. This also includes information about extended SEPTA service related to the race.
The Broad Street Run is Sunday morning in Philadelphia. Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place starting at 2 a.m. Sunday, and SEPTA will have extra service.
Surveillance video shows the suspect knocking the man to the ground as the SEPTA train pulled into Cecil B. Moore Station in North Philadelphia.
We are working to learn more information about a shooting in Northern Liberties Thursday morning. It happened just before 8 a.m. near the El Station at Front and Girard. Police say a 55-year-old man was shot in his stomach and back. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition.
"SEPTA has terminated its contract with CRRC MA for cause. The Authority is assessing its options for recouping funds that have been spent on the project," SEPTA told CBS Philadelphia Friday.
According to the latest numbers, SEPTA had a 45% decrease in certain crimes during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
The SEPTA station was renovated to make it more accessible for riders.
The son of the late Congressman William H. Gray III was in Philadelphia. He paid tribute reminiscing about his father's commemoration and namesake adorning 30th Street Station. CBS Philadelphia Photojournalist Brad Nau revisits Justin Gray's speech at SEPTA headquarters and shares that the William H. Gray III 30th Street station is more than just a train hub. It's a platform for opportunity.
SEPTA's pilot program is being rolled out at 20 entrances to the Market-Frankford Line and Norristown High Speed Line.
The transit agency has begun installing full-length fare gates at entrances to the Market-Frankford Line and Norristown High Speed Line.
A person died Friday evening following a hit-and-run in Juniata Park, police said.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
More than $22 million in "Money Match" checks were mailed to nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians, the treasury said.
A person died Friday evening following a hit-and-run in Juniata Park, police said.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
More than $22 million in "Money Match" checks were mailed to nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians, the treasury said.
A person died Friday evening following a hit-and-run in Juniata Park, police said.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
The Wissahickon School District is taking steps to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
Two people are being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their car in Roxborough.
Philadelphia police are warning about several Facebook Marketplace robberies and offering tips to protect yourself.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Three kids were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
The Phillies traded Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals a day after signing Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract.
Tage Thompson and Noah Ostlund scored 2:36 apart in the closing minutes of the second period, and the Sabres won their fourth in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Flyers.
Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were both ruled out for Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Delaware wrapped up its first season in the FBS with a 20-13 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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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.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard of hearing students perform at annual holiday show in Overbrook. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Wissahickon School District is taking steps to fire an elementary school principal who admitted to making antisemitic remarks on Friday morning.
Two people are being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their SUV in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood, according to fire dispatch. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei has the latest.
CBS Philadelphia's Krystle Rich spoke with fans who were shopping and hoping to unwrap a big win against the Washington Commanders.
The Philadelphia Police Department is out with a warning if you use social media shopping sites. Several people who did got hurt in the process. CBS Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.