SEPTA Cuts, Cyclist Killed in Fairmount & 2026 City Upgrades
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about full SEPTA service for Eagles ticket-holders – but not for the rest of us. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also report on the crowded Democratic race for the 3rd congressional seat, a cyclist killed in Fairmount Park, the possible deployment of federal troops to the city, and our neighborhoods getting upgrades for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- SEPTA cuts made Philly schools’ attendance tumble significantly
- Pa. is braced for Trump to send National Guard to Philadelphia, Gov. Shapiro says
- State Rep. Morgan Cephas is running for Dwight Evans’ seat in Congress
- Bicyclist killed by speeding car ID'd as 67-year-old cyclist advocate
- A Women's Sports Renaissance in Philly
- Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after no winner Wednesday
- In the ongoing SEPTA crisis, getting fans to games outranks getting kids to class | Editorial
- Philly’s Long History With Block Captains
- A Women’s Sports Renaissance in Philly
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