Violent crime, shootings down over 30% on SEPTA, transit agency says
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
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SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
Violent crime and shootings on the Philadelphia region's public transportation system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024, according to data from the SEPTA Transit Police Department.
SEPTA is seeking to raise fares as it faces a $240 million deficit.
SEPTA is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday to talk about a looming fare hike. There are two meetings tomorrow, one at 10 a.m. and another at 4 p.m. Both are at SEPTA Headquarters and will be livestreamed.
Police said three women were shot on SEPTA's Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia police have released a photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting on a SEPTA bus in North Philly that critically injured a teen.
Three women were hospitalized after a group of males opened fire at the Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said.
Three women were injured when someone fired a gun into a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia. One witness describes the scene.
Three women were shot on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon, police say.
Three women were shot on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia after a suspect fired four shots into the bus, according to police.
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
SEPTA is helping Phillies fans heading to the playoff games this weekend. SEPTA is offering extra Broad Street Line service for the games on Saturday and Sunday. Regular service to NRG Station will be supplemented with six express trains leaving Fern Rock Transportation Center every 10 minutes beginning at 1 p.m. Both games have an afternoon start time of 4 p.m.
The shooting in West Philly's Mantua section left one man dead and led to a car crashing into a SEPTA bus, police said.
A deadly shootout between two vehicles led to one of the cars crashing into a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said.
Police said a man was shot three times in the back inside SEPTA's Olney Transit Center in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
For the first time since the pandemic, SEPTA riders who park their cars in four surface lots had to pay on Monday.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
After four years of free parking, riders will have to start paying to park in SEPTA's lots and garages. SEPTA is taking a phased approach to reinstating the fees, with the first lots starting to charge for parking on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
City leaders in Philadelphia say they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA's future.
City leaders in Philadelphia say they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA’s future. The agency said if the state doesn't provide more money, service could be cut back. Ray Strickland reports from city hall where leaders have urged the state to act.
Police say a 23-year-old man was shot and a suspect was arrested after a shooting on a SEPTA platform in Center City, Philadelphia, on Tuesday.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sat down with CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan after a new training vessel was christened at the Philly Shipyard.
New schedules are now in effect for all SEPTA Regional Rail lines. Pickleball is returning to Center City in Philadelphia. Our Monday morning Digital Brief will include more on those stories and today's weather.
SEPTA says a Key card will no longer get riders a $0.50 discount and Regional Rail discounts will also be eliminated.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
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.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
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.