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This past spring, a group of Septa employees had the luckiest lunch break in company history.
A couple of SEPTA employees are doing their part to put commuters in the spirit this holiday season.
Eric Early is now being held on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault while the search continues for Eric's 18-year-old brother, Matthew, accused of firing on a Chicago Bulls fan.
Police were still looking for the older Early brother, alleged to be the gunman.
Philadelphia police and SEPTA police are trying to track a group of teenagers who caused extensive damage to two buses in Mayfair late Saturday night.
Philadelphia firefighters are on the scene of a four-alarm fire that broke out just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning at Aramingo and Wakeling Streets in Franksford. There are no reports at this time of any injuries or evacuations.
They say the lack of repair dollars is to blame and the bridge's closure could cause a ripple effect for the line's 2,400 daily riders.
Police have identified two teenage brothers they believe are responsible for shooting two men aboard a SEPTA El train over a sports argument.
Police say two men were shot aboard a SEPTA El train following over an argument with two teenagers over sports.
Police are searching for two suspects following a shooting aboard a train in West Philadelphia Wednesday night.
Inbound service to Philadelphia on SEPTA's Trenton Line is not stopping between Bristol and Holmesburg Stations because of police activity.
A SEPTA rider thought she was facing disaster yesterday when she accidentally left her purse on the 48 bus. Instead, her faith in her fellow Philadelphians was renewed.
Police are investigating a bus accident in the city's East Falls neighborhood Monday afternoon.
With snow and rain expected to impact the area, officials were working hard to keep roads and transit running smoothly on Tuesday.
Philadelphia police are investigatingan accident involving a SEPTA bus that occurred early Friday morning.
Fire ripped through a row of stores in Southwest Philadelphia, seriously damaging several of them and causing detours for some SEPTA lines.
A man was sent to the hospital after being hit by a SEPTA train in Center City earlier Saturday morning.
Whether traveling by train, plane or automobile for homemade pumpkin pie, keep in mind a few tips that will help you navigate the Philadelphia area this holiday season.
Due to the race, a number of streets will be closed, with the main areas affected being the inner lanes of the Ben Franklin Parkway and the 26.2 mile marathon route on Sunday.
Several people are injured following a crash between a SEPTA bus and a car in the Olney section.
Police are searching for a suspect who is accused of groping a teenage girl aboard a SEPTA bus before pulling her into an alley.
New Jersey Transit is getting a helping hand from their colleagues in Philadelphia.
Beginning on Monday, customers can receive a credit when they turn in their passes for the week of Oct. 29 or the month of October and purchase a future weekly or monthly pass.
SEPTA announced that much of its transportation system resumed service Tuesday afternoon and Regional Rail service will resume operations Wednesday morning.
Now that the brunt of Sandy has passed, crews from PECO and the Philadelphia Streets Department will be out trying to restore power and remove downed trees.
The developer sued the planning commission and the board of supervisors. Now, the matter is on hold pending a court order.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
The developer sued the planning commission and the board of supervisors. Now, the matter is on hold pending a court order.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
The developer sued the planning commission and the board of supervisors. Now, the matter is on hold pending a court order.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Police in Bucks County are looking for a man who, they say, exposed himself to a customer at a store last week.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
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.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
The Sixers will have some new faces on the roster this season, and it's only right that they tap into the city's lingo. Newcomer Jaylen Brown was quizzed about his Philly slang knowledge.
Nearly 400 union jobs are being saved in Souderton, as JBS invests $30 million to modernize its meat plant and workers begin a different production process.
It's a sunny Thursday before chances of rain return for your Friday. NEXT Weather Meterorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want to put on a little extra hairspray before heading to work. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
A Black woman from New Orleans not only calls Philadelphia home but also has a shop that honors religious traditions from across the African diaspora. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.