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It was Tuesday afternoon and Ben Runyan had just wrapped up teaching a class at Drexel. But while he sat and waited on his Broad Street Line connection home there was a loud gasp.
The free rides will be offered from the NRG Station on the Broad Street Line all day on Jan. 19.
Police say the suspect pulled a gun on the teen and pistol-whipped him three times when he refused to give up his bike.
SEPTA says the new schedules will focus on "weekday service improvements and are designed to improve on-time performance and service reliability."
Authorities in Philadelphia are investigating after they say a SEPTA bus was struck by a stray bullet on Tuesday afternoon.
The accident happened on the 1500 block of Pratt Street around 2 p.m.
Santa Claus is ditching his reindeer and hoping on SEPTA to kick-off the holiday season in Center City Friday for the 28th annual SEPTA Santa Express.
Transit police have released surveillance photos showing the man they consider a suspect.
SEPTA's Norristown, Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Warminster and West Trenton lines are now back up and running.
A glitch in SEPTA's key card allowed thousands of SEPTA passengers to ride buses for free.
The Amtrak issue has since been resolved and trains may experience residual delays.
SEPTA says crews were doing scheduled maintenance work when a power line was accidentally damaged.
Ashley Berke McGinnis needs your help finding her "SEPTA Angel," a woman named Melanie who rides the Market-Frankford Line.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is looking for a mascot.
SEPTA's Cynwyd, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West and Trenton lines will be affected.
A crash involving a car and a SEPTA bus is under investigation in Montgomery County.
A 7-year-old boy has died after falling between two subway cars on the Broad Street Line near North Philadelphia Station, according to police.
The parking enforcement officers will be instructed to immediately issue a ticket to any vehicle violating no stopping and no standing violations.
Crystal Lopez captured video on her cellphone as she was on a Route 26 bus.
Eagles fans can ride SEPTA's Broad Street Line for free on Sept. 6 for the season home opener.
Police say the suspect stabbed a man in his 30s multiple times around 3:15 a.m. Thursday.
Starting on Aug. 1, SEPTA will stop selling paper transfers for most of its buses, subways and trolleys.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has made an arrest in last week's vicious sexual assault of a teenage girl on a subway platform.
The accident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Frankford and Morrell Avenues.
Officials say they have a person of interest in custody after a man was caught on camera sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at gunpoint at SEPTA's City Hall Station.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
Snow fell across the Philadelphia region over the weekend as multiple winter storms hit the Delaware Valley.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Dangerous and coldest air of the season so far hits the Philadelphia region Tuesday. Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Snow and ice lingered across Philadelphia Monday after snow hit the region over the weekend. Now, officials are warning residents about refreezing and black ice that could make Tuesday's commute dangerous.
New Jersey elementary schools will start teaching students to write in cursive again starting this fall under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Last week, Philadelphia sports teams had a week that fans will likely want to forget. The Eagles were knocked out of the playoffs, the Phillies lost out on Bo Bichette and much more.