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Philly braces for transit challenges with major events due to SEPTA service cuts

Navigating Philadelphia amid major events is expected to become more challenging with SEPTA's impending service cuts.

Philly unveils plan for upcoming SEPTA service cuts, fare hikes

How will Philadelphia deal with SEPTA's looming service cuts and fare hikes? The city unveiled its plan for residents and commuters.

Amtrak: SEPTA cuts could affect service all across Pennsylvania

As Philadelphia’s SEPTA prepares to eliminate regional rail service on several lines it leases from Amtrak, the national rail ...

Several bus routes to be eliminated, starting Sunday, in first phase of SEPTA cuts in Philadelphia

SEPTA officials say even if they get funding before cuts go into effect on Sunday, they'll still need a few days to get ...

Philadelphia Phillies fans say reduced SEPTA service will make getting to games more difficult, expensive

Fans said getting to games in South Philadelphia will be more difficult after SEPTA enacts drastic public transit cuts.

Mayor Cherelle Parker hasn’t been front and center in the fight to fund SEPTA. She said that’s no accident.

In an interview, Parker said she is in “constant communication” with Republicans and Democrats in Harrisburg and remains ...
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How the pandemic helped birth SEPTA’s budget woes

SEPTA officials slashed their way to $30 million in savings, but they still need more than $200 million to maintain service.

Amid potential SEPTA cuts, protesters demand action at state Sen. Joe Picozzi's office in Philadelphia

Protesters gathered at state Sen. Joe Picozzi's office in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday and demanded action amid potential ...

Everything we know about how SEPTA could change on Aug. 24 [UPDATED]

SEPTA’s austerity version is set to launch in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 24. The following Monday morning, the enormity ...