Husband killed, wife stable after SEPTA bus strikes couple in South Philly
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
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Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
Signs of change ring in the new year for SEPTA riders. SEPTA shared this picture on Instagram on Tuesday of new signs going up inside the Broad Street concourse. The "L" stands for the Market-Frankford Line, "B” for the Broad Street Line and "T" for the trolleys in West Philly. It's going to take about two years to get all of the signage replaced.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
SEPTA's Paoli-Thorndale Line is back online Friday after trees free on overhead wires near the track, forcing operators to shut down the line.
Strong winds in the Philadelphia region disrupted travel on SEPTA and Amtrak trains Thursday.
Heavy winds caused power outages, travel delays, and early dismissals in the Philadelphia region on Thursday.
The cause of the crash involving the SEPTA bus remains under investigation.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
SEPTA’s first fare hike in seven years goes into effect on Sunday, Dec. 1. The discounted base fare increases from $2 to $2.50 on buses, subways and trolleys. That's the same as the current cash fare. Regional rail riders will see an increase of .25 to $1 per ride depending on where you go. Daily, weekly and monthly passes stay the same price.
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.
SEPTA service is suspended on the Paoli-Thorndale and Cynwyd lines because of downed wires near the tracks. Crews are making repairs.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Between Monday and Wednesday, 250,000 people are expected to travel through Philadelphia International Airport as winter storms are forecast to sweep across the country this week.
Thousands of athletes participated in Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Plus, more details on new funding for SEPTA and the latest weather forecast for the region.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that Pennsylvania is redirecting or "flexing" $153 million in federal highway money to SEPTA, enough to cover its deficit.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
As part of SEPTA’s continuing initiative to improve the customer experience, the authority spent Thursday morning promoting the “SEPTA smoke-free campaign.” SEPTA team members were stationed at four stops along the Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street lines giving out informational flyers on ways to quit smoking.
A SEPTA bus driver had to be taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight at Broad and Rockland streets in the Logan section. No passengers were on board. Police said people in two of the cars took off before officers got there.
SEPTA Chief Operating Officer Scott Sauer says the move will get the agency back to baseline after it has bypassed a previously planned hike.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
SEPTA and two unions representing its workers have reached a tentative labor agreement that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
Workers on SEPTA's trains, buses and trolleys in the city of Philadelphia will not be going on strike after a tentative agreement was reached between the agency and Transit Workers Local 234, the union that represents over 5,300 of those workers. Watch the full news conference with SEPTA interim general manager Scott Sauer and TWU 234 president Brian Politt.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday.
Travelers from the Philadelphia area are heading to Rome to honor Pope Francis, who died Monday.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
Crozer Health's closing is already impacting emergency medical services in Delaware County, with first responders sounding the alarm.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Police believe multiple diversion-style burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia that target elderly people could be connected.
Crozer Health's closing is already impacting emergency medical services in Delaware County, with first responders sounding the alarm.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 40% contained after burning through 12,500 acres.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Police believe multiple diversion-style burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia that target elderly people could be connected.
Crozer Health's closing is already impacting emergency medical services in Delaware County, with first responders sounding the alarm.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Police believe multiple diversion-style burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia that target elderly people could be connected.
Philadelphia police have arrested a man they allege murdered his ex-girlfriend's father in Tacony after an argument in 2023.
This is one of the first defendants in Pennsylvania charged under a new statute banning artificially generated sexual images of a child, according to the district attorney's office.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 40% contained after burning through 12,500 acres.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
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.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Weston Wilson from the injured list and designated Kody Clemens for assignment.
Abdul Carter, the former Penn State star and Philadelphia native, is one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
In this 2025 Eagles-only NFL mock draft, Philadelphia finds Dallas Goedert's eventual replacement in the first round and makes multiple trades.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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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 world of professional motorsports has become more inclusive in recent years. But women and girls still only represent about 10% of participation across all levels. One college student in South Jersey is working hard under the hood to change that. Ross DiMattei reports.
Crowds lining up at Angelo's Pizzeria in the Bella Vista section of Philadelphia — and then staying to enjoy their food in the area — are disrupting the neighborhood, residents say.
New guidelines have been issued for performing CPR on drowning victims. Stephanie Stahl explains why they're needed.
Emergency medical services workers now face the challenge of driving patients to other hospitals that are farther away, and they say the time could make the difference between life and death.
As Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital prepare to close, patients are scrambling to make arrangements for their care.