Transportation

Policy

Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings

Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding

Transportation

Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT

The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide

Philadelphia

SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts

Transportation

From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls

Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs

Philadelphia

As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA

With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.

Transportation

Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks

SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events

Economic Development

‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination

Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.

Capitol Beat

What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025

As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.

Philadelphia

Updated

Give-and-go: Philadelphia City Council gives initial approval to amended Sixers arena deal

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation needed to begin the project by the end of this year

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Philadelphia

Postponed: Philly Council delays Sixers arena vote twice, pushes vote to Thursday

The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation by the end of this year.

Winners & Losers

Which Pennsylvanians are grateful this year

A statewide look at who deserves thanks as we close off the year in the commonwealth.

Josh Shapiro

Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA

The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’

Capitol Beat

House lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill

The legislation would increase funding transfers for mass transit, but little time remains in the current legislative session.

Transportation

Philly Mayor Parker, feds mark landmark bridge reopening

The Montgomery Avenue Bridge is the first project to be completed using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds

Transportation

‘License plate flippers’ help drivers evade police, tickets and tolls

A few states and cities are cracking down on the devices, which obscure or conceal license plates.

News & Politics

Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council

Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday

Transportation

As traffic fatalities increase, so do fears about the future of Vision Zero

A spate of high-profile pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have called Philadelphia’s commitment to protect residents from reckless drivers into question