Riders react after SEPTA workers' union votes to authorize if no deal is reached by Nov. 7
SEPTA workers voted to authorize a strike if a deal for their contract is not reached by midnight on Nov. 7.
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SEPTA workers voted to authorize a strike if a deal for their contract is not reached by midnight on Nov. 7.
The union representing SEPTA workers announced Sunday that its members have voted to authorize a strike if a deal for their contract is not reached by Nov. 7.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month after five years. Richards, who is also the transit agency's general manager, will leave both roles on Nov. 29, SEPTA announced Thursday.
SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie Richards plans to step down from her role leading the transit agency that covers the Philadelphia region. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
U.S. Marshals said they captured 18-year-old Raphael Ezeamaka who was wanted in connection with a SEPTA bus shooting that injured three women in West Philadelphia on Oct. 8. According to police, Ezeamaka fired into the bus after getting into an argument with the bus driver. Marshals said they captured Ezeamaka on Wednesday at an apartment complex in Middletown, Delaware.
Raphael Ezeamaka, who is wanted for shooting at a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia, was arrested in Middletown, Delaware.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 reward to help find a man wanted for shooting three women on a SEPTA bus last week in West Philadelphia. We're now getting our first look at the shooting via surveillance video. Police said Raphael Ezeamaka fired several shots into the crowded bus and ran away moments later. Police also said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
A SEPTA Regional Rail train was stopped and evacuated in Philadelphia on Thursday morning after passengers saw and smelled smoke. Dozens of passengers were safely evacuated and took buses to another station, a SEPTA spokesperson said.
The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Raphael Ezeamaka's arrest, who police say shot three women on a bus in West Philadelphia.
A man wielding a meat cleaver attacked another rider on a SEPTA bus early Thursday morning in Philadelphia's Spring Garden neighborhood.
A man is under arrest after Philadelphia Police said he attacked another SEPTA bus rider with a meat cleaver early Thursday morning. The attack happened near Broad and Callowhill streets; the victim was hit the head and hand and taken to the hospital.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
Violent crime and shootings on the Philadelphia region's public transportation system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024, according to data from the SEPTA Transit Police Department.
SEPTA is seeking to raise fares as it faces a $240 million deficit.
SEPTA is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday to talk about a looming fare hike. There are two meetings tomorrow, one at 10 a.m. and another at 4 p.m. Both are at SEPTA Headquarters and will be livestreamed.
Police said three women were shot on SEPTA's Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia police have released a photo of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting on a SEPTA bus in North Philly that critically injured a teen.
Three women were hospitalized after a group of males opened fire at the Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said.
Three women were injured when someone fired a gun into a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia. One witness describes the scene.
Three women were shot on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon, police say.
Three women were shot on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia after a suspect fired four shots into the bus, according to police.
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
SEPTA is helping Phillies fans heading to the playoff games this weekend. SEPTA is offering extra Broad Street Line service for the games on Saturday and Sunday. Regular service to NRG Station will be supplemented with six express trains leaving Fern Rock Transportation Center every 10 minutes beginning at 1 p.m. Both games have an afternoon start time of 4 p.m.
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.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
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.
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 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.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
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.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
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.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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 Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.
Temperatures are plummeting and dangerous cold will be in place through the weekend around the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior. Ross DiMattei reports.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who began his legendary career with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 91.