SEPTA Regional Rail trains delayed by up to 50 minutes, officials say
All SEPTA Regional Rail lines in the Philadelphia area are experiencing delays of up to 50 minutes because of mechanical issues near Gray 30th Street Station, officials say.
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All SEPTA Regional Rail lines in the Philadelphia area are experiencing delays of up to 50 minutes because of mechanical issues near Gray 30th Street Station, officials say.
The compartments were designed after the murder of Bernard Gribbin, who was driving a Route 23 bus on Germantown Avenue when he was shot multiple times by a passenger on Oct. 26, 2023 – sparking concerns about safety among drivers.
After bus drivers' most recent contract with SEPTA included bulletproof enclosures on buses, the new additions have been put to the test.
Part of a union agreement reached late last year, SEPTA is adding bulletproof glass compartments for its bus drivers. On Tuesday a group of SWAT officers will fire multiple rounds at the glass to test its durability.
Philadelphia police are trying to identify five people they say assaulted a woman on a SEPTA bus in December.
Change is rolling through SEPTA as riders prepare to say goodbye to the familiar names of routes.
SEPTA rolled out new schedules and new naming conventions for some bus, subway, train and trolley lines in Philadelphia and around Southeast Pennsylvania.
SEPTA said all bus lines will now be indicated by number and all metro lines will be identified by letters.
Philadelphia leaders say public transit will be the best way to get to Center City for Friday's Eagles Super Bowl parade. Reporter Brandon Goldner is in your corner with the safest and most efficient way to get to the parade.
As the city of Philadelphia celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl victory parade up Broad Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway on Friday, SEPTA will be changing its service plan to ferry riders to and from the massive event.
SEPTA is planning to transport thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans to and from the Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14.
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated safely after a fire started on a train on SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line. The fire engulfed the train's lead car at a station in Ridley Park in Delaware County.
Officials said about 350 passengers were onboard when a fire broke out on a train at Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
Gov. Josh Shapiro will seek more money for underfunded public schools and public transit in his budget proposal unveiled Tuesday
SEPTA approved over $200 million contract for a new payment system. The next-generation system called SEPTA Key 2.0 will be designed and installed by Cubic Transportation Systems. It will be used to collect fares on SEPTA’s buses, trains and trolleys. SEPTA says the technology will improve the customer experience and enhance their mobile app. It's estimated to be completed in 2029.
There are parking restrictions and potential road closures to know about ahead of the Eagles' NFC title game on Sunday.
SEPTA released new crime data on Thursday with some hopeful statistics. Transit police said they had the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in SEPTA’s 43-year history. The agency said serious crimes were down 33% in 2024 compared to 2023. SEPTA also said it's bouncing back from its historic police officer shortage two years ago.
The bus drivers' union pushed for the change after a SEPTA bus driver was shot and killed on the job in 2023.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Dozens came out on Friday to congratulate SEPTA's first woman conductor on her retirement. Jackie Pettyjohn served in the role for 40 years. Her last trip was between the airport and Suburban Station. Friends and family were waiting at the last stop to congratulate her.
Many will take SEPTA to the Eagles game on Sunday as we get on the playoffs train. Eagles superfan E-Rock takes us to 30th Street Station. He's hoping the Eagles locomotive will pick up steam this weekend.
SEPTA hosted an Eagles pep rally outside Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Sunday's Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Ray Strickland reports.
SEPTA said at least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a bus in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Police identify the man struck and killed by a septa bus in South Philadelphia. It happened as the bus driver turned from Front Street onto Washington Avenue Friday night. Investigators say 35-year-old Michael Spooner was dragged under the bus and pronounced dead at the scene. The bus also struck Spooner's 29-year-old wife. She is in stable condition.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect after a police officer was shot in Pottstown on Sunday, a Montgomery County spokesperson said.
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
A person was taken into custody, and there is no threat to the public following a barricade incident in a Doylestown, Pennsylvania, neighborhood, police said.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect after a police officer was shot in Pottstown on Sunday, a Montgomery County spokesperson said.
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect after a police officer was shot in Pottstown on Sunday, a Montgomery County spokesperson said.
A person was taken into custody, and there is no threat to the public following a barricade incident in a Doylestown, Pennsylvania, neighborhood, police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating after they discovered a missing woman's body in the city's Frankford neighborhood.
Video shared with CBS News Philadelphia captured a docked boat completely engulfed in flames in the Pier 5 Marina, not far from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
A summertime community celebration in South Jersey was postponed after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's family is trying to turn their darkest days into something positive for the Archbishop Damiano School.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced Painter will start for Low-A Clearwater on Friday, the first step toward his journey to the major leagues.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cloudy and rainy Sunday.
A boat that caught on fire near Penn's Landing in Philadelphia sent a plume of black smoke into the sky Sunday afternoon.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman's body was found in wrapped in a sheet and shower curtain in a futon in the Frankford section of the city.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the Monday morning commute.
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