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Transportation
SEPTA’s tumultuous 2025: Part II
Philadelphia’s public transit system had its share of twists and turns this calendar year.
Transportation
SEPTA’s tumultuous 2025: Part I
Philadelphia’s public transit system had its share of twists and turns this calendar year
Philadelphia
Philly City Council ends the year pushing back against Mayor Parker
Council moved forward with new bond language for Parker’s ambitious housing plan
Law Enforcement
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office unveils report touting transparency, efficiency
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal used the occasion to note the agency’s numerous areas of improvement.
Transportation
Gov. Shapiro directs additional capital funds to SEPTA to address urgent safety issues
The transit agency will receive $219.9 million in funds to meet federal safety orders
News & Politics
Anti-ICE protesters demand better protection for immigrants at Philly courthouse
The group No ICE Philly called out people being detained while attending non-immigration court proceedings and asked officials, including Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, for more.
Campaigns & Elections
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins, beats Pat Dugan for second time in 2025
The rematch of May’s Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney proved to be a replay on Election Day as Krasner cruised to a third term.
Transportation
Shapiro, feds, continue chirping over SEPTA
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called out the transit agency over safety concerns
Transportation
Pennsylvania airports decline to show video blaming government shutdown on Democrats
Transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it violates the Hatch Act
Philadelphia
Andrew Yang’s Forward Party endorses Pat Dugan in Philadelphia district attorney race
Dugan, who lost to the incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary, is running again in the general election
Transportation
SEPTA to keep aging fleet despite warning from national safety bureau
After five fires this year, the NTSB is recommending SEPTA suspend its Silverliner IV fleet
Philadelphia
Philadelphia pushes back against scrubbing of slavery from National Park signs
City history runs up against the White House’s order to restore “truth and sanity” to historic sites.
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Energy
Gov. Josh Shapiro calls for states to have more sway over the largest U.S. power grid
Shapiro kicked off the Summit of the State of PJM Interconnection in Philadelphia Monday morning
Philadelphia
Krasner urges Philadelphians to resist National Guard troops – with their phones
At a West Philadelphia town hall, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner decried President Donald Trump’s military incursion into American cities, calling the president “the real emergency.”
Philadelphia
Five for Friday: Recapping Philadelphia City Council’s legislative kickoff
City & State’s highlight tape from Philly Council’s first day back in session
Transportation
SEPTA’s short-term funding fix: How we got here and what’s next
The Shapiro administration and PennDOT are moving forward with the transit agency’s request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance funds for daily operations
Campaigns & Elections
Succession plan: Sharif Street steps down as state Democratic chair to focus on congressional run
Street is one of at least seven candidates to throw their hat in the 3rd Congressional ring following Dwight Evans’ retirement announcement
Policy
‘Ring It On’ initiative gives Philly neighborhoods a stake in the semiquincentennial
Elected officials, 2026 stakeholders and Gritty were on hand on Wednesday to introduce a citywide program designed to involve all Philadelphia neighborhoods in the semiquincentennial.
Education
Officials’ field trip to Philly high school spotlights the future of vocational education
Gov. Shapiro, Mayor Parker and other officials discussed the importance of investment in such programs
Philadelphia
Students, commuters, businesses bear brunt of budget-driven SEPTA service cuts
The transit agency, facing a budget shortfall, began implementing service reductions just before the first day of the school year
