
Transportation
‘Really shocked’; Secret Santa visits 2 North Philly elementary schools
Temple University police and an anonymous donor awarded new bicycles to students at two elementary schools and Norris Homes in North Philly.
5 months ago
Listen 1:42Cars prohibited from stopping in bike lanes in Philly
Mayor Parker signed the new law Wednesday. It’s a big win for bike safety advocates.
5 months ago
Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk
The judge ruled in January that Musk engineered a pay package potentially worth $56 billion in sham negotiations with directors who were not independent.
5 months ago
SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know
The board approved the 7.5% increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit.
5 months ago
Power restored at Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal D
The outage impacted flights in Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal D.
5 months ago
Rare ‘flex’ puts off SEPTA crisis, annoys Republicans
We delve into the backstory of Gov. Shapiro’s surprise budget move.
5 months ago
When holiday travel goes wrong: How flight crews deal with unruly passengers
Flying has gotten worse over the years — and so have passengers. An inside look at how aviation workers deal with angry customers
5 months ago
Listen 14:00Shapiro wanted to glean what was most important to small businesses on his red tape-cutting mission. Here’s what they told him.
5 months ago
Listen 1:12SEPTA’s death spiral: Is public transit doomed?
Public transit connects neighborhoods and cities, it gets you to work or to your loved ones. But what happens if funding runs low? Or services are cut?
Air Date: November 20, 2024
Listen 49:39SEPTA, city transit union come to tentative agreement, potentially avoiding strike in Philadelphia
The agreement between SEPTA and the union representing city transit workers includes a 5% wage increase, as well as a pension increase.
5 months ago
Newly unveiled mural helps to protect Cedar Park pedestrians
Unveiled this week, this vibrant art project helps to close off a former turning lane.
5 months ago
SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday
The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.
6 months ago
Intercity bus riders at Spring Garden terminal will get a waiting room trailer
Plans to move the curbside stop to an Old City garage are stuck in limbo.
6 months ago
It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States
Plans to move the near-1,000-foot-long vessel between piers Thursday were scrapped. A new schedule was not provided.
6 months ago
SEPTA postpones Bus Revolution due to budget deficit
The plan for more frequent and reliable buses is the funding crisis’ first victim.
6 months ago