SEPTA to temporarily close Somerset Station to address safety concerns, maintenance repairs

SEPTA announced it will temporarily close the Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington for repairs, and to develop a strategy for enhancing safety and security.

Lawmaker calls for halt to PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges

The chairman of Pennsylvania's Senate Transportation Committee said he wants to halt plans to toll nine major bridges on interstates around the state.

SEPTA launches Mask Force to encourage mask-wearing on trains, buses

SEPTA has created a team of ambassadors to encourage and promote mask-wearing while aboard trains and busses in Philadelphia, according to a Wednesday press release. 

7 SEPTA police officers being investigated after attending pro-Trump rally in DC

SEPTA police are investigating if seven officers who attended a pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C. had any role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes go into effect Sunday

Toll increases go into effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend, along with a hefty surcharge on drivers who don’t use EZ-Pass, officials are reminding motorists.

Crude oil fire out, investigation continues after train derailment in Whatcom County

Evacuation orders have been lifted and the crude oil fire is out in Whatcom County a day after a BNSF train derailed and caught fire north of Bellingham. 

COVID-19 testing site opens at PHL for passengers

Jefferson Health, Ambulnz and Philadelphia International Airport announced a partnership to launch a COVID-19 testing program.

Cape May-Lewes Ferry imposes restrictions due to coronavirus

Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials are again implementing vehicle-only restrictions on its vessels that sail between New Jersey and Delaware because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Many in Delaware Valley experience easiest Thanksgiving travel, due to COVID

The security line at Philadelphia International Airport Thanksgiving Eve is stress-free and short, with people who chose to stick to their Thanksgiving travel plans.

With ridership down due to COVID, SEPTA is hurting

Ridership on SEPTA is down, due to coronavirus and it's estimated they are losing $1 million a day.

Police search for suspect in slashing on Broad Street Line

Police say the 25-year-old victim was on the subway when an unknown man slashed him in the head with a large knife.

After coronavirus pause, PennDOT resumes issuing REAL IDs

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it will resume issuing REAL ID cards to state residents.

International travel is permitted from Philadelphia, but research before booking a trip

International flights have the green light from Philadelphia International Airport and there are outstanding dream destinations to be had dirt cheap. The challenge is many countries have not opened their borders to Americans.

3 killed, 6 injured in weekend crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say

Authorities say three people, including a 14-year-old, were fatally injured in a two-car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the weekend.

SEPTA to phase out paper tickets sales on regional rail lines in October

SEPTA on Wednesday announced it will begin to phase out paper ticket sales on Regional Rail lines in favor of a key card program that promotes no contact fare payment.