SEPTA's upgraded green and cream trolleys hit the road
SEPTA has fully refurbished eight PCC trolleys and they're working on more. Check out where you can expect to see these iconic trolleys rolling in the city of Philadelphia.
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SEPTA has fully refurbished eight PCC trolleys and they're working on more. Check out where you can expect to see these iconic trolleys rolling in the city of Philadelphia.
A Pennsylvania court is turning aside a legal challenge by Philadelphia's elected district attorney to a law establishing a new special prosecutor to handle crimes on the city's mass transit system, known as SEPTA.
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.
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.