SEPTA board approves budget with looming service cuts and fare hike
SEPTA’s board of trustees voted Thursday to approve a budget plan that will slash service on the system by nearly half and increase fares steeply if state lawmakers don’t approve…
North Philadelphia shooting leaves man dead on Margie Street.
Thursday, July 3, 2025 3:44AM Police search for gunman who killed man in North Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man…
Cursive writing could become a requirement in Pennsylvania schools
Even in a world where computers and online learning have become paramount in education, Pennsylvania lawmakers could be adding an old-fashioned wrinkle to student development: cursive handwriting. On June 24,…
Brinks truck robbed of about $3,000 in Holmesburg, suspects sought
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are investigating an armored truck robbery in the Holmesburg section of the city. It happened just after 12 p.m. Wednesday outside a Dollar General at…
SEPTA to begin charging for parking at its lots on weekends and holidays
As SEPTA stares down a looming budget cliff, the authority plans to begin charging for parking on weekends and holidays at all of its surface lots and garages starting Monday.…
Carnell Wilder arrested for vandalism after PGW workers’ equipment tire slashed
Thursday, July 3, 2025 12:09AM Man made comment about strike before slashing PGW vehicle tire: Police PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A man was arrested in connection with a vandalism incident against…
Road closures for Fourth of July and Wawa Welcome America festivities
From addresses to parades to the annual Wawa Welcome America festival, Philadelphia will be buzzing for the Fourth of July. On Wednesday, the city announced a series of road closures…
At least 5 injured after plane crash at Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:23PM Massive emergency response at NJ airport after reports of plane crash WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J (WPVI) — At least five people were rushed to the hospital after…
Former Rite Aid building on Market East bought by Sixers ownership group and Comcast
The 76ers ownership group and Comcast Corp. reportedly have purchased the former Rite Aid building at 10th and Market streets — across the street from where the Sixers sought to…
City workers fill the gap as blue-collar Philadelphia union DC 33 continues to strike
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Negotiations between the City of Philadelphia and members of the blue-collar workers’ union, AFSCME District Council 33, resumed Wednesday afternoon. Action News has learned the talks began…