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PATCO riders will soon be able to use their prepaid fare cards on SEPTA, under an agreement approved by the PATCO board.
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PATCO riders will soon be able to use their prepaid fare cards on SEPTA, under an agreement approved by the PATCO board.
The more than $2.5-million Federal Transit Administration grant will help SEPTA purchase 25 "zero emission" electric buses.
SEPTA is reminding photographers that train tracks are off limits.
The new magnetic chip cards debut in about two months.
SEPTA says a person was struck and killed by a train just before 7 a.m. Monday morning.
SEPTA and Springfield, Delaware County Police are asking the public's help catching an attacker they say punched a SEPTA 101 trolley operator in a sudden, unprovoked assault.
This latest deadly Amtrak accident has several lawmakers calling on the transit agency to review their safety procedures yet again.
Due to the ongoing investigation of the Amtrak accident, Amtrak and SEPTA trains will be sharing 1 & 4 tracks. 2 & 3 tracks will remain out of service for the morning rush.
It happened around 1 p.m. Saturday near Glenside Avenue and Limekiln Pike.
SEPTA officials credit a stranger for saving a man who wanted to commit suicide on the tracks.
A viral video showing a group of kids cursing and screaming at a fellow SEPTA rider isn't all it seems, according to the parents of two of the children.
Four boys allegedly hit, cursed, and spat at passengers on a SEPTA subway train.
SEPTA has released its proposed $1.4-billion operating budget -- and the fare increase that was expected to take effect is getting pushed back one year.
The incident happened at the Chester Transportation Center just before 10 a.m.
Chris discussed the aftermath of the Brussels terror attack, Philadelphia's preparation against terrorism, and last night's primary results. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:00 about the Brussels attack and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the increased security in Philadelphia following Brussels and the demotion of a deputy in the District Attorney's office.
A fired SEPTA transit officer, who got into a Christmas morning argument in 2013 with a woman about cutting in line while both were getting coffee, is now on trial. He faces assault, retaliation and intimidation charges.
"Bother us!" That's the advice from Septa police chief Thomas Nestel. He wants riders to report anything out of the ordinary.
Officials say Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty was treated at a hospital after an assault by a panhandler in Center City Philadelphia.
A teenager is lucky to be alive after being stabbed on a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon in Delaware County.
That draft will be on public view at an open house at the station from 4:00 to 7:00 tonight.
A woman at the center of an attack on a SEPTA bus overnight is talking to detectives about the incident.
Service has resumed on the Paoli-Thorndale Regional Rail Line after major power problems Thursday night.
Chris discussed last night's primary wins for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, Pennsylvania's new slogan and how a Trump nomination would impact Senator Pat Toomey. He talked with Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Pat Toomey's chances if Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for President and CBS 3's Nicole Brewer at 8:20 about her new segment, Good Question.
For Bob Tracey, the ride home from work at midnight might have been the road to riches until he made one very unselfish decision.
The officer was taken to Doylestown Hospital to be treated for non-serious injuries.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.