Darryl C. Murphy
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SEPTA police officers suspended over Capitol riot social media posts
The suspended SEPTA employees were among seven transit police officers who traveled to the Jan. 6 Trump rally that ended with the storming of the Capitol.
4 years ago
SEPTA to temporarily close Kensington’s Somerset Station over safety issues
Located in an area hard hit by Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, the MFL station’s elevators were destroyed by urine and needles, SEPTA officials said.
4 years ago
SEPTA police union says a catch and release policy endangers officer safety
SEPTA’s police union is calling on agency officials to reverse a policy that delays the arrest of alleged criminal offenders on the SEPTA system.
4 years ago
Report: Camden Mayor Frank Moran to resign
Moran, a Democrat, was elected in 2017 and would be leaving his post months before the end of his first term.
4 years ago
Philadelphia’s allocation of vaccine doses to increase next week
Philadelphia is prioritizing vaccinations for people over the age of 75 and those with high-risk medical conditions.
4 years ago
SEPTA to use COVID relief funds to move ahead with King of Prussia rail line
The $2 billion rail line would connect KOP to University City and Center City, creating a trifecta of the largest employment hubs in the region.
4 years ago
Faster buses, more Regional Rail, modern trolleys: Philly’s transit plan takes system to 2045
The plan presents a detailed, yet still unfunded, manifest for a transit system that doesn’t center 9-5 commuters and instead, serves a changed economy.
4 years ago
Eaglesville man arrested on terrorism charges for shooting into Montgomery County Democratic HQ
The suspect fired into the Norristown Democratic Committee office after allegedly sending emails threatening violence. He faces felony terrorism charges.
4 years ago
FEMA opening mass vaccination site at Pennsylvania Convention Center
The downtown Philadelphia convention center can handle vaccinating 6,000 people daily from the coronavirus, officials said.
4 years ago
Krasner calls on Philadelphia leaders to invest $100 million to help curb gun violence
The DA reported nine homicides last week, 16 non-fatal shootings in the city, and 120 cases opened involving either possession of guns or gun violence.
4 years ago
NYU study: SEPTA subway stations are less polluted than NYC stations
Conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic threatened the lungs of transit workers and commuters, the study looked at stations in four major American cities.
4 years ago
Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions
Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.
4 years ago