SEPTA's School Safety Plan, Floating Schuylkill Installation & New School Hours
It’s another midweek news roundup! We’re talking about SEPTA’s safety plan now that classes are back in session and Mural Arts Philadelphia’s floating project coming to the Schuylkill River. Plus, we’ve got a Philly news quiz. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor, and Jos Duncan Asé, founder and CEO of Love Now Media.
Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- SEPTA Transit Police plan safety adjustments as Philadelphia students head back to school
- SEPTA Enhances Safety Measures for New School Year
- The Schuylkill Is Getting a Floating Observation Deck Called FloatLab
- Coming in 2026, FloatLab will be a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art installation and learning laboratory on the Schuylkill River.
Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead):
- Lower Merion’s long-debated school start time changes are finally taking effect
- From rodents to a ribbon-cutting: How a Philadelphia community united to build a school
- Once a summer staple, Mister Softee ice cream trucks are slowly disappearing from the streets
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