SEPTA's first female train engineer retires after 40 years of service
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
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Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ride and instead pay the full fare of $2.50.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
SMART Local 1594 is demanding bulletproof glass and a stronger police presence on suburban buses but claims SEPTA is unwilling to provide these safety measures.
Transport Workers Union Local 234, which represents more than 5,300 employees, said in a statement that 100% of its members in attendance during the vote said they support a strike if the union and SEPTA can't reach a deal on their contract by midnight on Nov. 7, 2024.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says a Key card will no longer get riders a $0.50 discount and Regional Rail discounts will also be eliminated.
The transit company's new schedules will impact those who plan to take SEPTA by bus or metro, including trolleys, Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line and Norristown High Speed Line.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
New SEPTA ticket sales and card reloads are unavailable, the transit company told CBS News Philadelphia.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars. The new railcars are scheduled to be delivered in 2029, and the full fleet will be in Philly by the end of 2031, according to SEPTA
Surveillance video shows a group of teens taking a woman's phone and forcing her to stay on the train.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help finding the people who robbed a woman on a SEPTA train in May. Some riders said the incident made them uneasy.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
"SEPTA has terminated its contract with CRRC MA for cause. The Authority is assessing its options for recouping funds that have been spent on the project," SEPTA told CBS Philadelphia Friday.
Four incidents from Sunday through Wednesday happened at a bus stop or on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia. In total 15 people were shot, and 3 people, including a 17-year-old, were killed.
Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting at a SEPTA station on Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue on Feb. 24.
Over the weekend, a shooting happened on a subway in North Philadelphia and another man was attacked with a hatchet at 8th and Market Streets
One man is in custody and a 20-year-old is hospitalized after a shooting on SEPTA's Broad Street Line Saturday night, Philadelphia police said.
SEPTA Transit Police are asking for the public's help with identifying a man that they say shot another man multiple times at the 52nd Street Station earlier Sunday.
A person died after being struck by a SEPTA train on the Market-Frankford line in University City Friday night, a SEPTA spokesperson confirmed to CBS Philadelphia.
A SEPTA spokesman said there was a physical altercation between two people on the platform around 4:30 Thursday and one of them somehow ended up on the tracks, where they were struck by the train.
Train, trolley and bus enthusiasts can get their hands on a variety of SEPTA branded merch online and at the SEPTA Store in Center City.
SEPTA is offering Phillies fans free rides on the Broad Street Line home from Citizens Bank Park for Wednesday night's game.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.