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How upcoming SEPTA cuts will impact Philly sports fans — and what, if anything, can be done to help
For decades, local sports fans have used the Broad Street Line and other SEPTA services to get down to Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers games.
SEPTA urges riders to prepare for upcoming service cuts
With no funding plan in place by the Aug. 14 deadline, SEPTA is now starting the process of implementing 20% service cuts starting Aug. 24. They say much of that prep work will happen behind the scenes,
With no additional funding, SEPTA to start cuts that will end this N.J. rail line
With Pennsylvania lawmakers failing to approve additional statewide transit funding, SEPTA is starting a massive service reduction, cutting the Trenton rail line.
How SEPTA's service cuts will affect your trip
The changes will affect all SEPTA riders and threaten the long-term viability of the Philadelphia region's transit system. The big picture: Despite several additional weeks of negotiations, Pennsylvania's divided government failed to reach a budget deal and boost SEPTA funding.
SEPTA warns riders to start planning for service cuts taking effect on Aug. 24
With no funding deal reached in time for SEPTA's deadline, the transit authority is moving ahead with service cuts that will take effect later this month. Siafa Lewis has your daily morning headlines with the forecast from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
SEPTA to move forward with service cuts across Philadelphia region with no funding fix in place
By Joe Brandt, Alicia Roberts, Nikki DeMentri, Laura Fay, Brandon Goldner, Dan Snyder Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — With no SEPTA funding deal reached, deep service cuts to bus,
Major SEPTA service cuts pending leaving riders anxious
Philadelphia's SEPTA transit system is on the brink of significant service reductions as the deadline for state funding is just hours away.
SEPTA to cut service, increase fares after lawmakers fail to reach state funding deal
The transit authority, which faces a $213 million budget deficit, says it needed an agreement in place by Thursday to avoid implementing cost-saving measures.
SEPTA riders in Philadelphia region brace for cuts amid funding crisis
The lack of a deal leaves several questions for passengers across the Philadelphia region, including residents who take public transit to work and students heading back to school in two weeks.
SEPTA gears up for major service cuts before tonight's deadline
SEPTA is gearing up to implement major service cuts if funding is not received by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Timeline of SEPTA's planned service cuts and fare hikes across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers now have only a few more hours to reach a deal to secure funding to cover SEPTA’s $213 million budget deficit before the transit agency implements planned service cuts and fare hikes that they described as a “death spiral” which will impact approximately 800,

Mayor Cherelle Parker calls Senate GOP proposal ‘fuzzy math,’ and urges lawmakers to fund SEPTA

Parker framed the pending SEPTA service cuts as dire, but stopped short of detailing the city’s plans should they move ...
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The conflicting visions to fund SEPTA and Pa.’s other public transit agencies, explained

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Man claims self-defense in deadly SEPTA train shooting on Broad Street Line

According to Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace, a man in his 20s told officers he opened fire after being attacked ...

Man killed in shooting on SEPTA train in North Philadelphia

A man was killed in a shooting on a SEPTA Broad Street Line train Friday night in North Philadelphia, and the suspected ...
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Shooter claims self defense after man fatally shot on Broad Street Line: SEPTA officials

An investigation is underway after SEPTA officials say a fatal shooting occurred on the Broad Street Line at Girard Avenue in ...

Alleged attacker shot, killed by passenger on SEPTA's Broad Street Line

A person was shot and killed on SEPTA's Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia after attacking a passenger on Friday evening ...
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SEPTA service cuts could add 275,000 vehicles to local roads, experts warn

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Transit experts are warning that proposed service cuts to SEPTA could result in approximately 275,000 ...
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Teen Killed In SEPTA Shooting Has Man Claiming Self-Defense: Philadelphia Police

A man shot and killed another rider on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia after being attacked Friday evening, ...

Pa. Senate Republicans passed two years of funding for mass transit, but SEPTA says it needs more details

Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Senate also advanced a $47.6 billion state budget for 2025-26 that holds spending flat, but ...