TransportationMultiple buses at SEPTA lot in Nicetown caught in massive blazeThe fire, which sent a thick plume of black smoke into the sky visible across the city, began sometime before 6:15 a.m. Thursday morning, according to SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch.
TransportationMultiple buses at SEPTA lot in Nicetown caught in massive blazeThe fire, which sent a thick plume of black smoke into the sky visible across the city, began sometime before 6:15 a.m. Thursday morning, according to SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch.
PennsylvaniaThe Main Line has bet on walkable, transit-oriented development. What happens if the train stops running?
PennsylvaniaThe Main Line has bet on walkable, transit-oriented development. What happens if the train stops running?
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro and top Democrats say SEPTA and mass transit funding is a priority, but won’t say whether they’ll hold up the budget over it
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro and top Democrats say SEPTA and mass transit funding is a priority, but won’t say whether they’ll hold up the budget over it
TransportationSEPTA appoints Scott Sauer, former trolley driver, as permanent general managerThe appointment is meant to “provide clarity” in the transit agency’s leadership ahead of crucial budget decisions.
TransportationSEPTA appoints Scott Sauer, former trolley driver, as permanent general managerThe appointment is meant to “provide clarity” in the transit agency’s leadership ahead of crucial budget decisions.
PhiladelphiaUber driver dies in fiery Fishtown crash after suffering a medical emergencyThe 31-year-old man was driving four Canadian tourists back to their lodging from the Roots Picnic. The passengers were able to escape from the car unharmed.
PhiladelphiaUber driver dies in fiery Fishtown crash after suffering a medical emergencyThe 31-year-old man was driving four Canadian tourists back to their lodging from the Roots Picnic. The passengers were able to escape from the car unharmed.
Transportation2025’s hottest beach item? Maybe these SEPTA swim trunks.The new SEPTA swim trunks with 30th Street as the nether nexus are already hard to get in the transportation agency’s online merch store.
Transportation2025’s hottest beach item? Maybe these SEPTA swim trunks.The new SEPTA swim trunks with 30th Street as the nether nexus are already hard to get in the transportation agency’s online merch store.
Transportation10 commuting nightmares from SEPTA riders afraid of the proposed cuts The Inquirer asked readers to share their worries about SEPTA’s cuts. The answers ranged from rage to disbelief.
Transportation10 commuting nightmares from SEPTA riders afraid of the proposed cuts The Inquirer asked readers to share their worries about SEPTA’s cuts. The answers ranged from rage to disbelief.
NewsA packed weekend of parades, races, and festivals will bring major traffic disruptionsPhiladelphia is hosting several major events this weekend — including the Roots Picnic, Pride March, Bike-A-Thon, and Run Fest. Expect significant road closures and traffic delays.
NewsA packed weekend of parades, races, and festivals will bring major traffic disruptionsPhiladelphia is hosting several major events this weekend — including the Roots Picnic, Pride March, Bike-A-Thon, and Run Fest. Expect significant road closures and traffic delays.
OpinionThe city must leverage 2026 events to build a world-class transit systemFIFA officials have said the 2026 World Cup is equal to hosting three Super Bowls a day for a month. The city has allocated millions for airport upgrades, but public transit must not be overlooked.
OpinionThe city must leverage 2026 events to build a world-class transit systemFIFA officials have said the 2026 World Cup is equal to hosting three Super Bowls a day for a month. The city has allocated millions for airport upgrades, but public transit must not be overlooked.
TransportationSEPTA’s planned cuts could add 70,000 hours to the region’s morning commuteSee how much longer it will take to get to get to work if the transit agency’s severe service cuts actually happen.
TransportationSEPTA’s planned cuts could add 70,000 hours to the region’s morning commuteSee how much longer it will take to get to get to work if the transit agency’s severe service cuts actually happen.
TransportationHere are the major road construction projects coming to Cherry HillSix improvement projects are slated for Cherry Hill, including a $3 million renovation of Springdale Road and a $7.5 million improvement to Kresson Road.
TransportationHere are the major road construction projects coming to Cherry HillSix improvement projects are slated for Cherry Hill, including a $3 million renovation of Springdale Road and a $7.5 million improvement to Kresson Road.
Crime & JusticeA unanimous Supreme Court upheld the fraud conviction of a man who lied to get PennDot contractsStamatios Kousisis, Alpha Painting & Construction Co.'s manager, was convicted in 2018 for lying to fulfill diversity requirements for Schuylkill bridge and 30th Street Station repair contracts.
Crime & JusticeA unanimous Supreme Court upheld the fraud conviction of a man who lied to get PennDot contractsStamatios Kousisis, Alpha Painting & Construction Co.'s manager, was convicted in 2018 for lying to fulfill diversity requirements for Schuylkill bridge and 30th Street Station repair contracts.
TransportationPeter Pan CEO offers to turn Roundhouse into a bus terminal depotDozens of witnesses and City Council expressed frustration at delays in finding a better place for an intercity bus terminal.
TransportationPeter Pan CEO offers to turn Roundhouse into a bus terminal depotDozens of witnesses and City Council expressed frustration at delays in finding a better place for an intercity bus terminal.
BusinessSEPTA cuts would pose an ‘existential threat’ to Center City, business owners sayPhilly employers, workers, and small business owners are ‘horrified’ by the possibility of steep SEPTA cuts.
BusinessSEPTA cuts would pose an ‘existential threat’ to Center City, business owners sayPhilly employers, workers, and small business owners are ‘horrified’ by the possibility of steep SEPTA cuts.
Nation & WorldFlights reduced at Newark Airport amid outages and air traffic controller shortageThe FAA is now requiring the beleaguered airport to reduce the number of daily flights.
Nation & WorldFlights reduced at Newark Airport amid outages and air traffic controller shortageThe FAA is now requiring the beleaguered airport to reduce the number of daily flights.
TransportationThe Crosstown Expressway: A divisive Philadelphia highway that never wasA fight against the proposed Crosstown Expressway six decades ago echoes in today’s debates about easing Philadelphia traffic.
TransportationThe Crosstown Expressway: A divisive Philadelphia highway that never wasA fight against the proposed Crosstown Expressway six decades ago echoes in today’s debates about easing Philadelphia traffic.
TransportationOn Day 1 of SEPTA’s public budget hearings, riders were scared by proposed cutsLocal lawmakers and riders rallied in support of SEPTA, which faces a $213 million deficit and will have to severely curtail service if Harrisburg doesn't find a way to fund it.
TransportationOn Day 1 of SEPTA’s public budget hearings, riders were scared by proposed cutsLocal lawmakers and riders rallied in support of SEPTA, which faces a $213 million deficit and will have to severely curtail service if Harrisburg doesn't find a way to fund it.
PhiladelphiaWhere potholes rule the streets: Ranking Philly’s most pothole-plagued neighborhoodsThe Inquirer maps out which neighborhoods have the most potholes in Philadelphia and explains how the city repairs roads.
PhiladelphiaWhere potholes rule the streets: Ranking Philly’s most pothole-plagued neighborhoodsThe Inquirer maps out which neighborhoods have the most potholes in Philadelphia and explains how the city repairs roads.
