Philadelphia dealing with heat, protests, transit
Philadelphia's mayor Jim Kenney reports four heat-related deaths in the city. Kenney spoke at a news conference at the city’s Emergency Operations Center in Spring Garden.
Philadelphia's mayor Jim Kenney reports four heat-related deaths in the city. Kenney spoke at a news conference at the city’s Emergency Operations Center in Spring Garden.
Southwest Airlines: More flights but longer lines
Southwest said it has mostly fixed computer problems that caused hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed, but the airline warned passengers that there could be long lines at airports on Thursday.
Southwest said it has mostly fixed computer problems that caused hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed, but the airline warned passengers that there could be long lines at airports on Thursday.
Southbound Garden State Parkway closed near Exit 35
The Garden State Parkway is closed to drivers heading southbound after a tractor trailer went through a concrete divider and didn’t stop, but kept going into the woods.
The Garden State Parkway is closed to drivers heading southbound after a tractor trailer went through a concrete divider and didn’t stop, but kept going into the woods.
Questions about SEPTA car problems hard to answer
We’re expecting to learn more about the problems SEPTA has been having with its Silverliner V cars that have taken out most of its Regional Rail fleet.
We’re expecting to learn more about the problems SEPTA has been having with its Silverliner V cars that have taken out most of its Regional Rail fleet.
Philadelphia airport workers prepping to strike during DNC
Workers at Philadelphia International Airport voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job during the Democratic National Convention in less than two weeks.
Workers at Philadelphia International Airport voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job during the Democratic National Convention in less than two weeks.
SEPTA's new interim Regional Rail schedules now in effect
The Philadelphia area's transit agency has announced its reworked train schedules. SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch says the big change from last week is that trains leased from Amtrak and transit services in New Jersey and Maryland will add 1,700 seats and be used in high ridership areas.
The Philadelphia area's transit agency has announced its reworked train schedules. SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch says the big change from last week is that trains leased from Amtrak and transit services in New Jersey and Maryland will add 1,700 seats and be used in high ridership areas.
SEPTA announces new Regional Rail schedules
Philadelphia's main transit agency doesn't see a quick fix for its regional rail issues, projecting that a majority of the fleet it has sidelined because of structural issues will remain down until at least Labor Day.
Philadelphia's main transit agency doesn't see a quick fix for its regional rail issues, projecting that a majority of the fleet it has sidelined because of structural issues will remain down until at least Labor Day.
South Philadelphia water main break to avoid
A water main break is forcing traffic around a major South Philadelphia street.
A water main break is forcing traffic around a major South Philadelphia street.
Last day to request SEPTA pass refund, Uber now an alternative
It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. If you want a full refund for this week or this month, you must return it to SEPTA by U.S. Mail postmarked by Thursday, July 7.
It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. If you want a full refund for this week or this month, you must return it to SEPTA by U.S. Mail postmarked by Thursday, July 7.
Hectic commute continues for SEPTA passengers with trains sidelined
With one-third of its rail fleet out of service, Philadelphia's main transit agency predicted Wednesday's commute could be even more hectic with more people returning to work following the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
With one-third of its rail fleet out of service, Philadelphia's main transit agency predicted Wednesday's commute could be even more hectic with more people returning to work following the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Trains sidelined over cracks, Philly commuters crowd aboard
For SEPTA commuters, it’s the first day of a modified Saturday schedule on the Regional Rail lines. Rush hour trains are supposed to be running about every 30 minutes.
For SEPTA commuters, it’s the first day of a modified Saturday schedule on the Regional Rail lines. Rush hour trains are supposed to be running about every 30 minutes.
SEPTA urges people to try to use subways, other options
The transit agency serving Philadelphia and its suburbs is warning regional rail riders of possible major disruptions in the days and weeks ahead after the company had to take about one-third of regional rail cars out of service due to a structural problem.
The transit agency serving Philadelphia and its suburbs is warning regional rail riders of possible major disruptions in the days and weeks ahead after the company had to take about one-third of regional rail cars out of service due to a structural problem.
I-295 open again after pedestrian killed in Burlington County
Interstate 295 is back open after a person was hit and killed by a tractor trailer.
Interstate 295 is back open after a person was hit and killed by a tractor trailer.
Not enough SEPTA Regional Rail cars starting Tuesday
We’re expecting to learn more about the problems with the Silverliner V rail cars that SEPTA uses on its regional rail lines. Those cars are about a third of the regional rail cars SEPTA uses.
We’re expecting to learn more about the problems with the Silverliner V rail cars that SEPTA uses on its regional rail lines. Those cars are about a third of the regional rail cars SEPTA uses.
No gas tax hike means more holiday drivers on NJ roads
It’s not costing you as much as expected to drive through the Garden State, whether you live there or are just passing through. That meant seeing more folks on the road.
It’s not costing you as much as expected to drive through the Garden State, whether you live there or are just passing through. That meant seeing more folks on the road.
SEPTA adding service after July 4 festivities
On Monday, July 4, SEPTA says all Regional Rail, bus, trolley, Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line Service will operate on a Sunday schedule, plus there will be additional late-night service to accommodate holiday revelers from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
On Monday, July 4, SEPTA says all Regional Rail, bus, trolley, Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line Service will operate on a Sunday schedule, plus there will be additional late-night service to accommodate holiday revelers from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Road restrictions for big rigs during DNC, possible delays for all
PennDOT announced commercial vehicles weighing more than five tons will not be allowed on an eight-mile stretch of I-95 for almost a week during the Democratic National Convention.
PennDOT announced commercial vehicles weighing more than five tons will not be allowed on an eight-mile stretch of I-95 for almost a week during the Democratic National Convention.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Avoid 4th Street from Arch to Market
There’s a traffic alert happening on Old City Philadelphia, and you’re going to want to avoid part of 4th Street.
There’s a traffic alert happening on Old City Philadelphia, and you’re going to want to avoid part of 4th Street.
I-95 open again after tractor-trailer accident
I-95 is closed northbound at Girard Avenue and traffic is being forced off the highway.
I-95 is closed northbound at Girard Avenue and traffic is being forced off the highway.
I-76 clear after 8-vehicle crash but still backups
A crash involving a SEPTA bus is slowing traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway.
A crash involving a SEPTA bus is slowing traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway.