SEPTA Explains Its 'Reserved' Front-Row Seats In New Regional Rail Cars
Riders on SEPTA's Silverliner V regional rail cars may wonder why two perfectly good seats at the front of the new cars are roped off with yellow tape.
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Riders on SEPTA's Silverliner V regional rail cars may wonder why two perfectly good seats at the front of the new cars are roped off with yellow tape.
It may have taken years, but this past week, the SEPTA Board finally signed off on a multi-million dollar contract to bring smartcards to the massive transit system.
Police are investigating whether the wet weather may have played a role in a bizarre accident in Northeast Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
SEPTA is receiving two federal grants that will help the transit agency save energy dollars while adding to the bus fleet.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the concourse of the Broad Street Subway, at Broad and Locust.
On Thursday, the Red Cross showed off a re-creation of a home fire scene, designed with the help of the Philadelphia Fire Department, that will be on display in Septa's Market East station for the rest of the month.
Authorities say a man has been struck and killed while trying to get to an Amtrak train heading for Harrisburg.
Think of the most important areas of public life: housing, transportation, education, tourism, budgeting. In Philadelphia, there is no direct, exclusive local control of any of these.
Police charged a 31-year-old man Thursday for the thefts of catalytic converters from more than 100 cars in the area.
Secretary Ray LaHood, accompanied by officials from SEPTA, stood near the Bridgeport Viaduct in Montgomery County -- which carries the Norristown High Speed Line over the Schuylkill River -- and urged lawmakers to put aside politics.
Gunfire erupts on a Septa train – packed with dozens of passengers. In a strange twist, the man police thought was a shooting victim could end up in jail.
The latest update to area power outages are listed.
Bikes, bags, clothes, hardware are on display, along with an obvious love of cycling.
A Bryn Mawr woman says she is lucky to be alive after being thrown beneath a moving SEPTA train on Monday.
So you take commuter rail into work and you find the ride is a little slower than usual these days? Blame the change of seasons.
Philadelphia and Montgomery County officials met for a ceremonial handshake today on the long-closed rail bridge in Manayunk to launch plans for a pedestrian-and-bike trail running between Lower Merion and Manayunk.
The mayor and City Council are about to complete a brand new set of restrictions on lobbyists to shore up some problems with the original bill approved last year.
SEPTA officials say the chance of hitting it rich by faking an injury on a bus, subway or trolley is rapidly getting harder as more and more surveillance cameras are covering the system.
A 29-year-old Haverford Township man is facing a laundry list of charges after police say he left his car on the tracks of SEPTA's Route-100 Norristown High Speed Line.
There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel for a number of store owners, who have seen a decrease in business over the last year, because customers have had a hard time getting to the King Street area.
The Phillies are making their fifth straight trip to the playoffs. Game one of the NLDS begins at 5:07 and it highlights a full day at the sports complex.
There has been a recent rash of violent attacks by dangerous criminals in South Philadelphia and some of the attacks were caught on tape.
SEPTA is offering extra service this weekend for riders headed to some of the area's biggest events.
A briefcase was blown to pieces after it was left behind on a SEPTA regional rail train last night.
As SEPTA moves toward an upgrade of its fare system, PATCO announces a new way to ride its trains.
In Pennsylvania, the average price for a gallon of gas on April 28 is $4.26, up 10 cents overnight and up 17 cents over the past week, according to AAA.
The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for the worst record in baseball with the Mets at 9-19, fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday.
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Tuesday is another pleasant day in the Philadelphia region with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for the worst record in baseball with the Mets at 9-19, fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday.
In Pennsylvania, the average price for a gallon of gas on April 28 is $4.26, up 10 cents overnight and up 17 cents over the past week, according to AAA.
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Tuesday is another pleasant day in the Philadelphia region with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
In Pennsylvania, the average price for a gallon of gas on April 28 is $4.26, up 10 cents overnight and up 17 cents over the past week, according to AAA.
Some Quakertown residents said they're frustrated and angry after a report cleared Police Chief Scott McElree of any wrongdoing.
A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
Attorneys for the teens who were arrested after getting into a physical confrontation with the Quakertown police chief are calling the report clearing him biased.
A man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for the worst record in baseball with the Mets at 9-19, fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday.
The Penguins defeated the Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday, the team announced.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
Philly Pops Executive Director Matthew Koveal joins CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about upcoming concerts at the Kimmel Center and the lineup of guest artists set to join the Pops on stage this season.
Police are urging residents in West Vincent Township, Pennsylvania, to secure their garbage cans and avoid leaving food outside after a bear was spotted roaming around the area and rifling through trash.
A man is in custody after a fatal stabbing and arson in South Jersey Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. Officials said a woman in her 50s was killed in a home on the 100 block of Freedom Way in Erial. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest from Gloucester Township.
Philadoptables is looking for "animal loving men" to pose for the group's annual "Hunks for Hounds" calendar, which raises money for veterinary care for pets in need.
It'll be mostly cloudy around the Delaware Valley Tuesday, though a few peaks of sun are possible. A stray shower could also pop up, but the NEXT Weather team says more widespread – and much needed rain – returns tomorrow afternoon.