Key glitch during morning rush snarls SEPTA, ends with free rides
“It’s a Monday,” said a transit authority spokesperson.
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While NYC cracks down on fare evasion, Philly’s decrim is working well
Since SEPTA implemented its new system, just 13 people got the harshest penalty — and still avoided jail.
You can walk underground from the Gallery to the Comcast Center. Here’s how to do it.
The route isn't obvious, so we made a handy map.
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New hope for lonely Broad-Ridge Spur, part of the Center City Loop that never was
Fashion District Philadelphia could breathe new life into the anachronistic subway line.
Terrifying orb-weaver spiders have returned to the Spring Garden El stop
Upside: Experts say they're not harmful to humans.
We measured the temp at SEPTA stations around Philadelphia
While the mercury cracks triple-digits above ground, the subway stays cool.
Philly’s getting 2 new gas plants — unless neighbors can stop them
PGW just won Council approval, while SEPTA's facility is nearly done.
What to do when your SEPTA Key expires (and why that’s a thing)
It's not easy to transfer cash off the plastic fare cards.
After years of SEPTA asks, Google Maps adds transit lines in Philly
The authority and the search engine giant are finally fully integrated.
130 nonprofits still use SEPTA tokens as final deadline draws near
A year after ceasing public sales, the authority is preparing for a hard stop.
SEPTA strike: Why transit cops walked off the job
Will it affect your commute? Officials say no.