SEPTA’s New Fines & Trolley Designs, Highway Sign Error, Trump’s Cheesesteak Pick

It’s another midweek news roundup! What’s up with the new I-95 sign? Plus, the team breaks down SEPTA’s higher fines for disorderly conduct and the designs for the new trolleys coming in 2027. Also, follow along with a Philly news quiz. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by producer Abby Fritz and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor.

Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

• New I-95 sign misspelled near site of Philadelphia bridge collapse in city's Tacony section
• SEPTA is upping penalties for smoking, urinating, drunkenness and other bad behavior on transit
• Check Out SEPTA’s Sexy New Trolley Design
• New SEPTA trolleys will be more spacious and accessible to people with disabilities

Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead):

• Heat warning is in effect for Philly for ‘dangerously hot’ conditions into Sunday evening
• How hot Philly’s summer got in five charts
• Despite record global heat, Philly had coolest summer since 2014 in 2023
• Gopuff reaches its 'biggest-ever partnership' with Tom Brady
• Trump goes to Tony & Nick’s for a cheesesteak, completing a Philly trilogy

Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly.

We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly.

Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. 

Learn more about the sponsors of this June 25th episode:

• Tecovas
• Babbel

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices