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SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know

The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.

7 months ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes

Legislative inaction results in a plummet off the “fiscal cliff.”

7 months ago

A SEPTA bus on the street
Community
6abc

SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers

Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.

7 months ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA workers stay on the job Friday morning

Union leaders did say they could still strike as negotiations continue.

7 months ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Education

SEPTA continues talks to avert strike, allowing 55K Philly students to have transportation to school

The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

7 months ago

Wilmington's port
Courts & Law

Philly ports win as federal judge slams Delaware port expansion plan

Philadelphia port leaders sued to stop Delaware’s port expansion plans, saying it would hurt ship traffic to their facilities.

7 months ago

Children get off their school bus below the 25th Street Viaduct
Education

55K Philly students could be without transportation to schools if SEPTA strikes

The School District of Philadelphia could offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

7 months ago

Listen 1:24
A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Urban Planning

SEPTA strike could happen as soon as Friday, school district says impacted students won’t be marked late

SEPTA said it expects negotiations will continue through the 11:59 p.m. deadline Thursday.

7 months ago

Elon Musk
Politics & Policy

Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company

Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

7 months ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

In a first, SEPTA now notifies riders of all canceled bus trips

The “Ghost-busting” project brings real-time cancellation data to transit apps.

7 months ago

The exterior of a new rail car
Urban Planning

NJ Transit unveils new multi-level, high-tech rail cars

After NJ Transit’s delay-plagued “summer of hell,” the agency unveils new multi-level rail cars to boost customer satisfaction.

7 months ago

A screenshot from the PPA ad shows Broad Street
Community

Speed-enforcement cameras coming to Broad Street next year, PPA ads warn

Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Rich Lazer told WHYY News the public service announcements show the impact of deadly accidents on families in Philadelphia.

7 months ago

Listen 1:09
A Broad Street Line train is seen at Fairmount Station
Urban Planning

SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike, union contract set to expire Nov. 7

The vote does not mean workers plan to immediately walk off the job but gives union leaders the authority to call a strike if contract negotiations do not progress.

8 months ago

Listen 1:12
Chellie Cameron, president and chief executive officer of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia speaks at the 2024 annual meeting at the. Pennsylvania. Conventiion Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly business leaders are now pushing harder to restore SEPTA funding as the CEO prepares to leave

Business leaders were asked by the region’s largest chamber of commerce to advocate for politicians to pass a bill that could stop the transit agency’s austerity measures.

8 months ago

Leslie Richards in the audience inside City Council chambers for Mayor Parker's speech
Community

SEPTA CEO to step down at end of November

Leslie Richards has led the transit agency for the past five years as its general manager and CEO.

8 months ago

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