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As SEPTA service cuts take effect, city officials urge people to make changes to their commutes

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

The impacts of the SEPTA’s service cuts took shape Monday – the first weekday with reduced subway and bus service and the first day of classes in the…

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SEPTA’s ‘nightmarish’ service cuts take effect

August 23, 2025August 24, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

It’s a day that many across the City of Philadelphia have been dreading. Talked about in harsh terms, like “death spiral,” “doomsday,” or, as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker…

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Police activity at SEPTA’s Oregon Station on Saturday night causes delays

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Police and fire crews were at SEPTA’s Oregon Station on Saturday, forcing the Broad Street Line to bypass the station, the mass transit service said. Although NBC10 has…

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SEPTA reveals student safety plan with service cuts set to kick in right before first day of school

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

As drastic SEPTA cuts are scheduled to begin Sunday, officials with the transit agency are implementing new safety plans for students as they brace for schedule backlogs and crowds ahead…

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SEPTA officials to speak on upcoming service cuts, fare hikes

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

SEPTA officials are set to speak about their planned service cuts and fare hikes that are scheduled to go into effect this weekend. On Friday, Aug. 22, at…

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SEPTA general manager Leslie Richards to resign amid budget crisis

SEPTA general manager Leslie Richards to resign amid budget crisis

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

SEPTA general manager and CEO Leslie Richards will leave her job at the end of November in the midst of the public transportation system’s push for more state…

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3 women hurt after gunman fires 4 shots at crowded SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia

3 women hurt after gunman fires 4 shots at crowded SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia

October 8, 2024October 9, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Three women are recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding as passengers on a crowded SEPTA bus on Tuesday, according to police in Philadelphia. The shooting…

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More issues for SEPTA: Amtrak power issues bring delays for Regional Rail

More issues for SEPTA: Amtrak power issues bring delays for Regional Rail

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

SEPTA Regional Rail riders were dealing with more delays Thursday night of up to 20 minutes, according to the transit agency. The delays were due to Amtrak power…

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SEPTA bus driver attacked by man with knife in Delaware County, officials say

SEPTA bus driver attacked by man with knife in Delaware County, officials say

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

A SEPTA spokesperson confirmed that a bus driver is recovering after getting attacked by a man with a knife just outside of Southwest Philadephia. The driver was attacked…

Read more SEPTA bus driver attacked by man with knife in Delaware County, officials say
Newly appointed special prosecutor will handle crimes on SEPTA

Newly appointed special prosecutor will handle crimes on SEPTA

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

A new special prosecutor will focus on crimes aboard SEPTA vehicles and stations after a court ruling Friday cleared the way for their appointment. Attorney General Michelle Henry…

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‘Why did they get that?’ Riders react to SEPTA receiving highest award for safety and security

‘Why did they get that?’ Riders react to SEPTA receiving highest award for safety and security

June 11, 2024June 12, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

SEPTA and the Transit Police Department have received the highest honor for their efforts to improve the safety and security of customers and employees by the American Public…

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At City Hall, SEPTA head details mass transit system’s need for funding

At City Hall, SEPTA head details mass transit system’s need for funding

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

As Philadelphia City Council held the latest in its ongoing schedule of hearings on the budget for the coming year, Leslie Richards, the CEO and general manager of…

Read more At City Hall, SEPTA head details mass transit system’s need for funding
Teenager charged for January SEPTA shooting released amid video evidence

Teenager charged for January SEPTA shooting released amid video evidence

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

A 16-year-old has been cleared of all charges related to a fatal shooting at 15th Street Station after an investigation showed that he was not involved. The shooting…

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Two 18-year-olds charged with SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 Northeast High students

Two 18-year-olds charged with SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 Northeast High students

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Police have arrested two suspects tied to the shooting of eight teenagers who were waiting to board a SEPTA bus in Northeast Philadelphia last week, investigators said.  Jamaal Tucker…

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8 teens injured in shooting at SEPTA bus stop in Northeast Philly, police say

8 teens injured in shooting at SEPTA bus stop in Northeast Philly, police say

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

At least eight teenagers were injured when a group of gunmen fired more than 30 shots at a SEPTA bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood on Wednesday…

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Classic SEPTA trolleys could return this spring after many delays

Classic SEPTA trolleys could return this spring after many delays

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

SEPTA’s green-and-cream retro trolleys have been spotted back on the tracks in the city, but they won’t be ready for passengers until at least this coming spring. SEPTA…

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