SEPTA's Somerset Station to reopen Monday after emergency closure, repairs
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SEPTA's Somerset Station will be reopening to the public on Monday after an emergency closure to conduct emergency maintenance and repair work that included security enhancements.

Carjackings in Philadelphia rise at alarming rate while age of suspects drop

While shootings are plaguing Philadelphia, carjackings have skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting nearly every neighborhood in the city, at all times of the day.

SEPTA transitioning to Key Card Travel Wallet and away from paper tickets April 2

The SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet is now the way to ride the rail in Philly. Paper tickets will no longer be accepted on Regional Rail trains or at turnstiles at the Center City Regional Rail stations.

Teen pepper-sprayed SEPTA passenger in unprovoked attack, police say

Authorities are searching for a teenager who allegedly pepper-sprayed a passenger in the face on SEPTA's Broad Street Line in March, according to police.

Shooting at SEPTA's City Hall station sends man, 43, to hospital

Philadelphia police are investigating another violent incident at SEPTA's City Hall station after a shooting sent a 43-year-old man to the hospital.

Somerset Station closed until further notice due to safety, maintenance concerns

SEPTA on Sunday closed its Somerset Station in Kensington until further notice to address safety and maintenance concerns as the Market-Frankford stop falls into a dangerous state of disrepair.

SEPTA offers $1K reward in search of suspects in violent attack

The 55-year-old employee, who is a SEPTA track worker, was treated for injuries including a concussion, cuts and bruises.

SEPTA police chief responds to calls for resignation amid violent attacks against SEPTA employees

SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel on Thursday said he will not step down from his position after another violent attack against a SEPTA employee caused the transit union to call for Nestel's resignation.

SEPTA police chief responds to calls for resignation amid violent attacks against SEPTA employees
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Safety concerns bubbled to the surface on Monday when a SEPTA employee from the?Buildings and Bridges division was violently assaulted by a group of teenagers inside SEPTA's City Hall station. No arrests have been made.

2 SEPTA police sergeants suspended for 'inappropriate' social media posts related to Capitol Riot

Two SEPTA Transit police officers have been suspended without pay over what the department called 'inappropriate social media posts related to the riots in Washington, D.C.' on Jan. 6.

Brush fire burns near Philadelphia International Airport

A brush fire burned near the Philadelphia International Airport in Tinicum Township on Tuesday afternoon.

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.