Philadelphia transit workers union reaches 2-year deal with SEPTA to avoid strike
Transit Workers Union Local 234 on Friday said they have reached a tentative agreement with SEPTA on a new 2-year contract, avoiding a strike that would have brought the city's transportation services to a screeching halt.
Philadelphia transit workers union reaches 2-year deal with SEPTA to avoid strike
Members of Philadelphia’s largest transit workers union reached a tentative contract agreement early Friday, averting a possible strike that threatened to bring elevated trains, buses and trolleys to a halt and leave thousands of children and educators without a way to get to school next week.
Philadelphia public schools to remain open if SEPTA workers strike
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said all schools will remain open for in-person learning if transit workers do not reach a new contract with SEPTA and go on strike.
School District of Philadelphia braces for SEPTA strike
The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.
Parents react to Philadelphia School District warning of return to virtual learning if SEPTA workers strike
The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.
SEPTA releases guide in the event of a strike: Everything you need to know
SEPTA released a detailed plan on what riders should know in the event of a strike if a deal is not reached.
SEPTA workers support vote that authorizes strike
Workers for the Philadelphia-area transit system have voted to authorize a strike next month if an agreement isn’t reached on a new contract.
Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings on SEPTA security procedures
Philadelphia City Council says it will hold hearings on SEPTA’s security procedures after multiple attacks on riders.
Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings on SEPTA security procedures
Critics argue the authority could do much better, especially after it revealed it had identified Edwin Allen, and linked him to two earlier attacks of females on SEPTA property, but did not warn the public while it sought a warrant for his arrest.
Philadelphia councilmember calls for hearings over SEPTA safety concerns
A member of Philadelphia City Council has introduced a resolution calling for hearings to address the ongoing safety concerns at SEPTA stations and on SEPTA vehicles.
Narrative of riders filming SEPTA train rape is false, Delaware County DA says
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said during a news conference that the other passengers on the train were not present for the entire 40-minute interaction on Oct. 13 and may not have understood what they were seeing.
Reported sexual assaults on SEPTA trains, property lead riders to feeling uneasy
There was a noticeable increase in transit police and security officers around several Center City SEPTA stops Thursday night after the latest reports of sexual assaults on the system.
Reported sexual assaults on SEPTA trains, property lead riders to feeling uneasy
Upper Darby police say the officer who arrested Edwin Allen is the same officer who arrested Fiston Ngoy, 35, for last week’s rape onboard the Market Frankford line witnessed by fellow passengers.
Officials identify man accused of groping woman at SEPTA station, linked to other assaults
Officials on Thursday identified a man who is accused of groping a woman who asked for directions at SEPTA station on Wednesday and may be responsible for sexually assaulting other women on SEPTA property, including young girls.
Officials identify man accused of groping woman at SEPTA station, linked to other assaults
Police say the victim Wednesday missed her stop and asked Edwin Allen how to get to the opposite platform. It's believed that Allen sexually assaulted the woman when she followed him.
Man in custody in series of sexual assaults on SEPTA trains and property, sources say
Sources confirm a man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of sexual assaults on SEPTA trains and property.
SEPTA rape investigation: Charges unlikely for riders who saw Philadelphia train attack
Charges are unlikely to be filed against fellow passengers who authorities say did not intervene in an alleged rape on a crowded SEPTA train last week, prosecutors say. Investigators have said some passengers held their phones up in the direction of the incident.
Man accused of raping woman on crowded train was released from immigration detention, never deported
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
Bystanders held up phones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
SEPTA fires revenue agent charged for allegedly slugging rider at Frankford station
A former SEPTA Revenue Agent accused of slugging a rider at Frankford Transportation Center in late September has been fired by SEPTA and is now facing assault charges.