Commonwealth Foundation Objects To SEPTA Getting State Funds, Being Able To Strike
Nate Benefield from the Commonwealth Foundation says too much state money goes to SEPTA and that they should not be able to strike.
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Nate Benefield from the Commonwealth Foundation says too much state money goes to SEPTA and that they should not be able to strike.
The strike has sidelined SEPTA's buses, trolleys and subways.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says the legislature should consider classifying SEPTA workers as essential and removing their ability to strike.
Philadelphia's main transit agency says striking city transit workers are no longer preventing regional train crews from reporting to work.
SEPTA is recommending passengers seek alternative modes of travel.
Rich discussed Donald Trump and Gov. Pence campaigning in Pennsylvania, the Septa Strike and the increase of the New Jersey gas tax. He also discussed the beginning of bridgegate deliberations, voter fraud bust in Delco and more. He spoke with Chris Farrell of Judicial Watch at 3:30pm and Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm.
Traffic was a nightmare around the city with the morning commute lasting until almost noon.
Hospitals in the city seem to be dealing well with the SEPTA strike.
Elected officials expressed frustration over their powerlessness to break the gridlock in contract talks.
Some are beginning to wonder could the strike affect Election Day in Philadelphia?
The transit agency and union workers were unable to reach a deal to avoid a SEPTA strike.
The campus of Community College of Philadelphia is normally bustling with students arriving from SEPTA's Broad Street Line.
"They should have taken care of this a long time ago."
While most SEPTA service is shutdown, there are still a few options for getting around town.
At midnight on Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf issued a statement, reacting to the news that SEPTA union workers would be going on strike.
In the event of a SEPTA strike, Zipcar is stepping in with an offer for discounts.
The Philadelphia School District says schools will be open Tuesday, regardless of whether there is a SEPTA strike.
Workers are set to walk off the job after midnight if an agreement on a new contract isn't reached.
A strike would affect Philadelphia bus, trolley and subway lines.
It was not immediately clear when the trains may run again.
Chris reviewed the letter from the FBI to Congress altering them of the discovery of new emails related to Hillary Clinton and the Eagles loss to Dallas last night in overtime. He discussed the latest on the emails with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00, Eric Trump about his trip to the Yuengling Factory at 7:35, Stephanie Stahl from CBS 3 at 8:20 about her investigation about a dangerous bacteria in our water, and Ike Reese from WIP about the Eagles loss in Dallas at 8:50.
Hilarity ensues.
SEPTA officials resumed negotiations with leaders of Transport Workers Union Local 234 on Sunday. The agency is hoping to avoid a strike, but the deadline is rapidly approaching.
Members of Transit Workers Union Local 234 have prepared picket signs for 5,700 workers.
Council passed a resolution urging both sides to resolve the contract quickly.
The MLB All-Star Game in South Philadelphia will be toasty, but no storms are expected.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The MLB All-Star Game in South Philadelphia will be toasty, but no storms are expected.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
Residents continue cleaning up after Saturday's storm knocked down trees, damaging homes and blocking streets in Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
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.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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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.
A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with the murder of a delivery driver in North Philadelphia, police say.
Will Ferrell and other stars of "The Hawk," a new comedy series, stopped to meet fans at Netflix House in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Monday.
Fans headed to the All-Star Game Tuesday in Philadelphia can look forward to toasty weather, but no storms are expected. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner credited Moose, a K9 officer from Bensalem, with helping authorities complete a major drug bust in the city.
Philadelphia Phillies fans who watched the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park said it was a night to remember even though hometown hero Kyle Schwarber was defeated in the final round.