SEPTA set to announce fare hikes, service cuts at budget proposal
SEPTA is set to announce major price hikes and service cuts as a part of its budget proposal on Thursday, a spokesperson for the transit system said Wednesday.
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SEPTA is set to announce major price hikes and service cuts as a part of its budget proposal on Thursday, a spokesperson for the transit system said Wednesday.
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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 deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers.
Philadelphia transit workers on Wednesday saved a cat and her five kittens. The family was living in the wall at a SEPTA station on the Market-Frankford Line
The sandwich chain will no longer serve Coca-Cola products, but instead, Pepsi, the company announced — a reversal from their previous commitment to Coke.
Hochul announced that a combined 1,000 personnel would be deployed to help the NYPD conduct bag checks.
Roosevelt Boulevard has been a problem for drivers and a peril for pedestrians for years. Now, advocates are dusting off a century-old proposal: building a subway line under the Boulevard.
The upgrades are making the station fully accessible under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
It's 7-Eleven's birthday, and Subway is debuting its new freshly sliced deli meats July 11 - there are freebies at both businesses.
You can get free Slurpees at 7-Eleven and free subs for a limited time at Subway on July 11, 2023.
Video taken by subway passengers showed Penny, a Marine veteran, holding Neely in a chokehold for several minutes.
Penny's attorneys wrote the funds will be managed by their office and will be used towards their client's defense.
Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was homeless, died after being put in a chokehold on the subway earlier this month.
Philadelphia police need your help finding two men wanted for a frightening robbery on Temple University's campus.
Brandi Baxter, a single mom of three from East New York, is the chef behind it all.
The company said Wednesday it expects stores to close after it rolls out a revitalization plan.
Police say after asking for a cookie, the man placed his hand in his pocket as though he had a gun and told the clerk he wanted money from the cash register.
The world's largest restaurant chain is getting a makeover.
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Katie McLaughlin divorced Fogle after he pleaded guilty to federal charges of child pornography and having sex with minors.
It charges she suffered "severe, traumatic and permanent injuries and mental anguish as a result."
Plan accordingly and you could score a free ride on the subway today.
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The document released by prosecutors in Indianapolis said the allegations involve at least 12 minors who appeared in pornography and two who participated in sex acts.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be seasonably cold with gusty winds around 20-25 mph.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be seasonably cold with gusty winds around 20-25 mph.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
Philadelphia Eagles fan Tom "Chomp" Trampe, who went viral 6 years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds, is being treated for leukemia after having emergency brain surgery.
Cheltenham Township Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing on the SEPTA 55 bus after running from the scene.
A suspect accused of stabbing two people at a West Philadelphia SEPTA station is in custody.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
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.
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Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
A.J. Brown and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had a heated exchange in the team's wild-card round loss to the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury.
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is out for Sunday's wild-card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
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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.
SEPTA says all morning express service will resume on Monday, Jan. 12 as the transit agency puts more Silverliner IV railcars back on the tracks following Federal Railroad Administration-mandated inspections.
The largest nurses strike in New York City has begun after nearly 15,000 workers walked off the job Monday. The strike comes as contract negotiations broke down between five major hospitals and the state nurses union.
The 2026 Mummers String Band competition has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lincoln Financial Field, after the judged portion of the New Year's Day contest was postponed due to dangerously high winds.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he's facing a federal criminal investigation. While Powell said the DOJ probe is tied to testimony he gave last summer over a renovations project for Fed buildings, he said a in a video released Sunday that "the threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the president."
Health officials are warning Amtrak riders of a possible measles exposure after someone who may have been infected rode the Northeast Regional train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 7.