Transportation
Opinion
Legalizing cannabis could be public transit’s pot of gold
The tax revenue generated by recreational marijuana sales could solve the public transit funding crisis.
Budget
End of the line: As funding deadline approaches, SEPTA plans on drastic cuts across the board
Assuming the worst, the transit agency is preparing for severe service cuts and fare increases
News & Politics
Funding transit is essential to the justice system
The chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association makes the case for how public transportation is key to providing people with access to the courts.
Interviews & Profiles
Ask the Experts: Philly’s World Cup preparations
World Cup leaders and stakeholders from past world-class events share their lessons learned going into 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Fare point: More SEPTA funding helps students pursue their education dreams
One of the many negative impacts of legislators failing to support public transit would be reduced access to higher education for those reliant on public transportation
Transportation
Losing their routes: PA’s transit funding crisis looms over rural systems
After years of ridership and funding issues, rural transit systems hope lawmakers will pony up so they can avoid service cuts.
News & Politics
Democrats look to the state Senate again after passing transit funding out of the House
House Bill 1364 passed the state House Tuesday by a vote of 107-96.
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.
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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
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.
