The governor’s office says $74M will fund 72 pedestrian, student and bike‑safety projects across 38 Pennsylvania counties, from sidewalks to bike‑share expansions.

SEPTA will let a single contactless card or mobile wallet pay fares for up to five riders on all modes starting May 8, easing group travel ahead of major events.

A non‑verbal five‑year‑old with autism was left on a Philadelphia school bus twice in one week; his mother is demanding answers from the district and bus operator.

The NTSB found SEPTA’s train‑control design left a human "single point of failure" in the May 11, 2025 Norristown collision; SEPTA has since made emergency‑response changes.

The city’s new ChargePHL plan names two vendors to build a network of curbside and parking‑lot EV chargers, with the first stations targeted for early 2027.

PHL rolled out roughly 50 projects — about $500M — refreshing restrooms, seating, signage and art ahead of a packed 2026 events calendar.

A truck struck the low-clearance Seven Valleys railroad bridge one day after repairs, renewing concerns about repeated hits and rising repair bills.

Lynda Smith of Lewisburg died May 1 after injuries from an April 28 crash at Route 15 and Granger Road; the coroner says toxicology testing will be completed.

American Airlines promoted Cesar Marchese to lead operations at Philadelphia International, where he’ll oversee roughly 10,000 local employees as the airport prepares for summer travel.

Surveillance video shows a freight train roll over a pile of illegally dumped tires near 9th and Tioga. Police say a man has been arrested and city officials are highlighting cleanup and enforcement.

SEPTA has begun an eight‑bus pilot to fit bullet‑resistant cockpits after months of testing. Drivers report feeling safer and officials are monitoring the trial for expansion.

SEPTA says 31,091 Key cards will expire April 30; registered riders can move balances to a new card online, at kiosks, or by phone.

A half‑mile stretch of Washington Avenue is being reshaped with trees, protected bike lanes, medians and resurfacing as the Connector project nears completion this summer.