Philly trains for World Cup, America 250 emergencies
Philadelphia officials and SEPTA conducted a large-scale emergency simulation at Walnut-Locust station to prepare for an expected influx of visitors this summer, including those attending America 250 celebrations and the FIFA World Cup.
Philadelphia officials and SEPTA conducted a large-scale emergency simulation at Walnut-Locust station to prepare for an expected influx of visitors this summer, including those attending America 250 celebrations and the FIFA World Cup.
SEPTA to add extra service for FIFA World Cup events in Philadelphia
SEPTA is gearing up to serve thousands of visitors traveling to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup, with more trains, buses, and free rides home, according to SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer.
SEPTA is gearing up to serve thousands of visitors traveling to Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup, with more trains, buses, and free rides home, according to SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer.
Texas plane crash: Airspeed equipment froze up, NTSB prelim report finds
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
NTSB calls on airlines to train pilots for cockpit smoke emergencies
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Philadelphia FIFA World Cup 2026 Guide: Match schedule, fan events, free rides
Philadelphia is a major host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring six matches, a 39-day FIFA Fan Festival, and extensive fan and community programming, with additional Fan Zones across Pennsylvania. Here's your complete guide to the month-long extravaganza.
Philadelphia is a major host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring six matches, a 39-day FIFA Fan Festival, and extensive fan and community programming, with additional Fan Zones across Pennsylvania. Here's your complete guide to the month-long extravaganza.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
SEPTA adds extra Regional Rail trains for 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink
SEPTA is boosting service on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line next week to help fans get to the 2026 men’s PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, according to a SEPTA press release.
SEPTA is boosting service on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line next week to help fans get to the 2026 men’s PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, according to a SEPTA press release.
Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
SEPTA serious crime drops 30% in early 2026, lowest since 2015
Serious crime on SEPTA dropped 30% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, with a 42% decrease on the Market-Frankford Line, according to new data from SEPTA Transit Police.
Serious crime on SEPTA dropped 30% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, with a 42% decrease on the Market-Frankford Line, according to new data from SEPTA Transit Police.
Airbnb to sponsor free SEPTA rides home after FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia
Airbnb is teaming up with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the City of Philadelphia to provide free rides home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line after every FIFA World Cup match at Philadelphia Stadium.
Airbnb is teaming up with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the City of Philadelphia to provide free rides home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line after every FIFA World Cup match at Philadelphia Stadium.
Oil prices climbing again amid US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.
Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.
Easter weekend travel: Philly travelers face higher gas prices, open TSA checkpoints
Travelers this holiday weekend are facing higher gas prices and limited flight deals, with some relief at Philadelphia airport's TSA checkpoints.
Travelers this holiday weekend are facing higher gas prices and limited flight deals, with some relief at Philadelphia airport's TSA checkpoints.
Philadelphia International Airport to reopen all TSA checkpoints after shutdown closures
Philadelphia International Airport is reopening previously closed TSA checkpoints. Here's what we know.
Philadelphia International Airport is reopening previously closed TSA checkpoints. Here's what we know.
Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport reopens Thursday
Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport has reopened after a TSA staffing shortage forced its closure over three weeks ago.
Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport has reopened after a TSA staffing shortage forced its closure over three weeks ago.
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Philadelphia after experiencing mechanical issue
An American Airlines plane bound for Maine was forced to make an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical issue Wednesday morning.
An American Airlines plane bound for Maine was forced to make an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical issue Wednesday morning.
Lyft to launch nationwide fuel savings program as drivers feel pinch from rising gas prices
Lyft is rolling out a temporary relief plan for its drivers across the U.S. as rising gas prices continue to cut into earnings
Lyft is rolling out a temporary relief plan for its drivers across the U.S. as rising gas prices continue to cut into earnings
Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden's security detail injured by accidental gunshot: reports
A U.S. Secret Service agent was hospitalized after suffering an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound while working on a security detail for former First Lady Dr.
A U.S. Secret Service agent was hospitalized after suffering an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound while working on a security detail for former First Lady Dr.
Philadelphia food giveaway supports TSA workers during 40th day of DHS shutdown
Philadelphia leaders organized a food box giveaway to support TSA workers affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its 40th day.
Philadelphia leaders organized a food box giveaway to support TSA workers affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its 40th day.


















