SEPTA pauses bus route revamp as legislators call for federal funds
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
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Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
SEPTA officials on Tuesday announced a proposal for what they called a "historically high" fare increase for public transportation in Philadelphia, as well as cuts to service. The changes could set off a "transit death spiral," one official said.
Michelle Obama is rallying for Kamala Harris in Montgomery County on Saturday. The “Get out the Vote” event at Norristown High School started around 7 p.m. The former first lady said she was happy about the energy of the Harris campaign. Governor Josh Shapiro and singer/songwriter Alicia Keys were among the speakers earlier.
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
Democrats are trying to shore up votes in the "blue wall" states that Donald Trump won in 2016 – and lost in 2020 – Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins fellow Democrats Tony Evers and Gretchen Whitmer this weekend in an effort to elect Vice President Kamala Harris. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.
The exhibit was brought to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History with the help of Gov. Josh Shapiro to recognize the one-year mark since the massacre.
Republicans are stepping up scrutiny of Pennsylvania's system for registering people to vote through its driver's licensing centers.
The law allows Pennsylvanians 21 and older to buy ready-to-drink cocktails at gas stations, supermarkets and grocery stores.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign launched the Pennsylvania leg of its Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour in Philadelphia on Sunday. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was there to rally support.
New laws in Pennsylvania allow bars and restaurants to extend their happy hours and lets establishments with a liquor license offer food and drink combos.
City leaders in Philadelphia say they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA's future.
$20 million in funding will be available to help with aesthetic improvements, increased safety and security, and more.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was a finalist to be Kamala Harris' running in November's election, but she chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate, but Shapiro has thrown his support behind both of them on the Democratic ticket.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has seen his national profile skyrocket after being seen as a finalist to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in November's election.
Drinks like High Noon and Surfside were previously only allowed to be sold in Pennsylvania state-run liquor stores.
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a legal challenge in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
One Philadelphia-based content creator has been documenting the Democratic National Convention this week.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused former President Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes" after the former president called him a "highly overrated Jewish governor."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took the state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to praise Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. His speech focused on the theme of the night, "A Fight for Our Freedoms."
On Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered a fiery speech voicing his support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will take the stage on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night.
The panel expressed concern about traffic causing issues for people getting to Jefferson Hospital, which would be near the Sixers' new arena.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
The rainfall expected to hit South Jersey is a welcome relief as wildfires rage and water storage levels drop.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
Paul George exited Wednesday night's Philadelphia 76ers-Memphis Grizzlies game in the third quarter with a left knee hyperextension.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
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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 "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned several acres in Hainesport, Burlington County is under investigation as a suspicious fire, New Jersey State Police announced Thursday.
The city is preparing to launch a pilot program adding a second trash day for areas south of Callowhill Street between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Residents can join a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. or an in-person meeting at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
It'll feel like winter with bitter wind chills and snow showers, likely even near Philadelphia Thursday night into Friday. We're expecting between 4 to 8 inches in the upper elevations of the Poconos, but a few flurries in the city aren't expected to stick.
The Birds take on the LA Rams Sunday night and some fans are heading out west now. Wakisha Bailey chats with a few fans at Philadelphia International Airport.
The Great Hall at our CBS Philadelphia studio is a happening place as the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon is underway! Jim Donovan introduces you to the directors of the three Ronald McDonald Houses of Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware so you can hear more about where your donation goes and how critical it is to the operation of these homes away from home for kids undergoing treatments for rare diseases.