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Fare evasion has become a costly problem for SEPTA as the transportation agency faces a $213 million budget shortfall.
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Fare evasion has become a costly problem for SEPTA as the transportation agency faces a $213 million budget shortfall.
CBS News Philadelphia rode along a SEPTA bus to get a behind-the-scenes look at its fare evasion task force.
Riders say dramatic service cuts and fare hikes on SEPTA would hurt Philadelphia-area families and businesses.
A person was struck by a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the transportation agency said.
Leaders and SEPTA riders on Monday spoke out at a rally and a hearing about possible cuts to the Philadelphia area's public transportation network.
Public hearings on SEPTA's proposal to cut service and raise fares to fill a more than $200 million budget gap begin Monday.
A series of hearings about a SEPTA proposal to dramatically cut service and raise rates begins Monday in Center City Philadelphia.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it will investigate after a train collided with the bumper at the end of the tracks at the Norristown Transportation Center in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, around 10 a.m. on Sunday. Five people were hurt.
A SEPTA spokesperson said the single-car Norristown High Speed Line train collided with a bumper at the end of the tracks at the Norristown Transportation Center.
It was a traumatizing ride for dozens of people on board SEPTA's Route 15 bus when police say a man pulled a gun from his bag and started shooting inside Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports.
Law enforcement officers canvassed a SEPTA bus that was parked in the middle of Girard Avenue in Fairmount Park Saturday evening. It's unclear at this time if anyone was injured in the incident.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, commissioners gathered in Bryn Mawr on Tuesday to warn that SEPTA's funding crisis could harm the region's education system.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start fining people who park illegally in bus stops and no stopping lanes this week.
If SEPTA doesn't get any help from Pennsylvania for its $213 million budget deficit, it will cut services by 45% and increase fares by 20%.
The bus driver who hit a car with his bus and pushed it down a Philadelphia street no longer works for SEPTA, a spokesperson said.
The bus driver who pushed a red SUV down Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia said he hit the gas instead of the brake, a SEPTA spokesperson said. The driver quit shortly after the incident, according to SEPTA.
SEPTA train service is suspended at the Mount Airy train station in Philadelphia after an equipment issue.
As SEPTA faces a funding crisis, one of the transit agency's top losses continues to be fare evasion.
Pay your fare or pay a fine of up to $300 — that's the new message SEPTA is sending to riders in an effort to crack down on the high rate of fare evaders getting through the system.
New fare evasion enforcement blitzes began Friday morning as SEPTA is attempting to crackdown on people who are evading their fares.
SEPTA is looking to hire more than 200 operators for buses and trolleys. Our own Ukee Washington got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA. It comes a week after SEPTA proposed fare increases and service cuts due to a budget deficit. Madeleine Wright talked to some disappointed riders.
SEPTA announced last week that, without additional funding, there will be fare hikes and the elimination of bus routes and train lines.
Starting April 16, AI-powered cameras aboard SEPTA buses will turn on as part of a plan to ticket drivers parked in bike lanes. The first tickets will be issued starting May 7 after this warning period concludes. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Andrew Kozak.
Both Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be very warm and humid, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
The mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day left two dead and nine others wounded.
Advocates in Philadelphia are calling for Edwin, who is seeking asylum in the United States, to be released.
An art show in Philadelphia honored people who have died by gun violence.
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The deadly crash in Limerick Township happened on Ridge Pike near Sunset Road.
Both Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be very warm and humid, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
The mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day left two dead and nine others wounded.
Advocates in Philadelphia are calling for Edwin, who is seeking asylum in the United States, to be released.
An art show in Philadelphia honored people who have died by gun violence.
The mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day left two dead and nine others wounded.
Advocates in Philadelphia are calling for Edwin, who is seeking asylum in the United States, to be released.
An art show in Philadelphia honored people who have died by gun violence.
The deadly crash in Limerick Township happened on Ridge Pike near Sunset Road.
Work is finally underway to fix a sinkhole that's been plaguing a street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood for more than a month.
Lil Wayne will be making a stop in Atlantic City for "Tha Carter VI" tour, celebrating over two decades of the Tha Carter series.
A new law in New Jersey has created an offense for anyone who intentionally starts a public brawl.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba over his arrest by ICE agents outside Delaney Hall.
Get to know the candidates for governor of N.J. and where they stand on the issues with these in-depth interviews.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires will be visible in the Philadelphia area, and an air quality alert has been issued for Wednesday in the Delaware Valley.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires will be visible in the Philadelphia area, and an air quality alert has been issued for Wednesday in the Delaware Valley.
Sunday marks the start of meteorological summer, though it'll feel more like spring. Expect plenty of morning sun followed by afternoon fair weather clouds.
On Sunday and Monday, a widespread display of the northern lights will dance across parts of the U.S., including Philadelphia.
Some parts of the Philadelphia region saw instability showers that had the potential to turn severe Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia was on a DHS list of sanctuary jurisdictions as Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement. Here's the list.
The Fightins are helping a family in Idaho get through a fight of their own after a 3-year-old Phillies fan went viral on TikTok.
A new center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania aims to help people with Williams syndrome.
Jefferson Health is filling some job openings with a special free training program for Philadelphia high school students.
Camden kindergartners get hands-on learning about what happens at the hospitals using teddy bears as patients.
Penn Medicine will stop providing gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 years old, the Philadelphia-based system said Thursday.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
An NJ Transit passenger was injured after a large tree fell on a bus Saturday morning near Franklin Square, Philadelphia police said.
Philly's Pride March and Festival begins Sunday, June 1, at 11 a.m. Here is a map of the route and info on closed streets.
Fare evasion has become a costly problem for SEPTA as the transportation agency faces a $213 million budget shortfall.
From the Jersey Shore to the Poconos, thousands of people were on the roads Friday in the Philadelphia-area.
A person was seriously injured after a dump truck lost control and crashed into their car before overturning on Route 422 East in Montgomery County, Friday morning.
The Phillies scored six runs in the first inning on the way to an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays that ended a four-game skid.
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has returned to the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.
At Mast Community Charter School II, Amber Kiley is incorporating her students' love of Philadelphia sports into her math lessons.
The Flyers have signed Noah Cates to a 4-year contract extension after the center posted a career-high 16 goals in 2024-25.
Saquon Barkley landed on the cover of Madden 26 on Monday and celebrated with an event at Geno's Steaks in South Philadelphia.
Lil Wayne will be making a stop in Atlantic City for "Tha Carter VI" tour, celebrating over two decades of the Tha Carter series.
Roots Picnic organizers posted an apology on social media after some attendees said they waited hours to get through security on the first day of the festival.
Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.
Philadelphia police are beefing up security at the Roots Picnic after a mass shooting in the same area that left two people dead and nine others injured on Memorial Day.
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday will be mostly sunny with hazy skies and hotter temperatures. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia police say they are looking for a woman they believe started a house fire on South Ruby Street in West Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
A vigil for the victims of the Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park was held on Tuesday night. One week later, and there are still no answers for the shooting that left two dead and nine others injured.
One person is dead, and two others were injured in a crash in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, after a police pursuit on Tuesday night, emergency officials said.
Advocates protested in Philadelphia Tuesday to call for the release of Edwin, a 23-year-old asylum seeker who they say is being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.