Tom Gardiner

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Dan Snyder |Tom Gardiner

SEPTA is, once again, facing a major hole in its budget. The Philadelphia-based transit agency says it's staring down a $213 million shortfall in its operating budget starting on July 1. If it doesn't get money from the state, leaders say major cuts will take place across its system. On Monday, SEPTA held its first public hearing on its operating budget, drawing dozens of speakers who expressed concerns about what the cuts could mean to them. "We only have one car in our household," said one woman.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Nikki DeMentri |Tom Gardiner

The 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta is back along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia this weekend. Thousands of athletes are in town ahead of the competition starting Friday morning. Officials say more than 4,700 athletes are expected to compete over the next two days. Mother Nature, though, isn't exactly cooperating. River conditions canceled practice Thursday. Still, that didn't stop teams from 11 states and Canada from coming to set up and get in a workout.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Joe Holden |Tom Gardiner

Bonner & Prendie staff hope Pope Leo XIV's election helps Father Atkinson's path to sainthood Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass since becoming the head of the Catholic Church on Friday. The new pontiff says his election is both a cross to bear and a blessing. He will be formally installed on May 18, and his first general audience will be on May 21.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Pat Gallen |Tom Gardiner

Before Truist Championship, Rory McIlroy speaks highly of Philadelphia region's golf courses Philly is the center of the golf universe as the Philadelphia Cricket Club hosts the Truist Championship this week. Masters champion Rory McIlroy won this event last year, and he spoke highly of the region and its courses. "Philadelphia is one of the best places in the U.S. for golf," McIlroy, the four-time Truist Championship winner, said. "There's so many great courses around here.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Nikki DeMentri |Tom Gardiner

Take a tour of the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course, site of Truist Championship The Philadelphia Cricket Club Wissahickon Course was built more than 100 years ago. To accommodate thousands of fans for the Truist Championship, things look a little different this week. Jim Smith, COO and director of golf and Flourtown general manager, took CBS News Philadelphia on a tour of the historic golf course.