Union Representing SEPTA Employees Aims For Early Contract Talks
The union representing SEPTA's bus drivers, train operators, mechanics and support staff wants to start contract talks early with the transit agency.
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The union representing SEPTA's bus drivers, train operators, mechanics and support staff wants to start contract talks early with the transit agency.
A SEPTA trolley and a truck collided in an accident Friday afternoon in Delaware County.
SEPTA announced Thursday that shuttle bus service will replace rail service along the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line on Saturday and Sunday.
SEPTA says it's the last major US transit agency to use tokens. But, effective July 2014, tokens will be a thing of the past.
"Nobody wants to have to pay that, but the numbers are in line with inflation, (or) a little bit higher," said Matthew Mitchell, president of the Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers.
The cash fare for trips on city buses, subways and trolleys will go from $2 to $2.25 on July 1st of this year, then to $2.50 next year.
The transit agency that runs the high-speed train line between Camden and Philadelphia is getting ready to update its "Freedom" card, the cashless method for paying fares.
Philadelphia police say 42-year-old Rafiq Smith has a history of beating the rap.
On Thursday at the Market East station, the George Weldon Trio played jazz music for passersby.
Detectives at the special victims unit confirmed that they have arrested a man in his 40's in connection with an alleged rape and robbery that took place on the SEPTA concourse at 1500 Market Street.
Authorities say a pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after they were struck by an Amtrak train in Croydon, Pa.
SEPTA officials say, on average, 39 cell phones were lost or stolen each month last year throughout their system. So they kicked off an imitative Friday to remind riders about steps they can take to protect themselves.
Thirty-nine cell phones, on average, were lost or stolen each month last year throughout SEPTA's mass transit system according to SEPTA transit police.
A man fell onto the SEPTA tracks and was killed by an oncoming train on Wednesday, and police say the accident was caught on surveillance video.
Technical problems have cause SEPTA to suspend its "A" and "B" express trains on the Market-Frankford subway-elevated line during rush hour commutes this week.
Police in West Philadelphia are looking for a gunman who fired on a Septa Route G bus just before one o'clock this morning.
The signs will appear on the back of buses, in bus shelters and on the Market Frankford and Broad Street lines.
Philadelphia police have arrested two men in connection with last Thursday night's beating and robbery of a 53-year old cab driver.
The accident happened on the 4200 block of Marlowe Street around 4:30 p.m.
The Delaware Valley managed to escape the brunt of the recent storm, but the ripple effects are still being felt throughout the area.
PennDOT is out in full force, trying to stay ahead of the snow. In New Jersey, it's all hands on deck.
The victim was struck at approximately 6:15 p.m. by an outbound train at the North Hills Station.
A spokesman from SEPTA said that a male suspect who was being pursued by police apparently pulled out a knife and threatened then lunged at two SEPTA officers.
Officials are on the scene of an accident where a person was hit by a SEPTA regional rail line train.
A gas leak along SEPTA's Broad Street line Wednesday impacted travel for morning commuters and prompted temporary neighborhood evacuations.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday for late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A minor was shot and killed while playing with a gun with another minor in Norristown Tuesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Michael Garr, 15, was a sophomore at Upper Darby High School when he was allegedly stabbed to death by Mason Weh.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday for late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A minor was shot and killed while playing with a gun with another minor in Norristown Tuesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Michael Garr, 15, was a sophomore at Upper Darby High School when he was allegedly stabbed to death by Mason Weh.
Colleen Bell, founder of GoodBoy Dog Recovery, is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
The Ferris wheel at Gillian's Wonderland Pier, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ocean City, will soon be demolished.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
A victim of alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School testified in court Monday for the first time in nearly eight hours of preliminary hearings against four of his former coaches.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
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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.
Mike Rafferty participated in a pen pal program in South Philadelphia when he was a student at St. Gabriel School. Forty-two years later, he met his pen pal for the first time.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday in late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
The DataOne data center in Vineland was fined for allegedly installing and operating 62 large natural-gas power generators without the permits needed from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
For the fifth straight season, the Phillies reached 3 million in total attendance at Citizens Bank Park.
A woman said she was walking in the area of Park Way and Rodgers Avenue when a man approached her from behind and physically and sexually assaulted her in Hightstown last week.