SEPTA
SEPTA provides public transportation in Philadelphia, offering buses, trains, trolleys, and subways that connect the city and surrounding suburbs quickly and affordably.
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Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line Raises Concerns for Main Line’s Transit-Oriented Growth
Potential SEPTA cuts that could lead to the elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Line may adversely affect transit-oriented development in the area, writes Denali Sagner for…
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Critics Raise Concerns of SEPTA Using Paoli/Thorndale Line Closure Threat as Leverage
A new rumor circulating among commuters, “fund SEPTA” rallygoers, and attendees of public hearings suggests SEPTA is using the threat of a Paoli/Thorndale Line closure…
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SEPTA Promotes Interim General Manager Scott Sauer to Permanent Role
Scott Sauer, who has served as interim general manager for SEPTA since November 2024, has been promoted as the transit authority’s permanent general manager, writes…
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WCU Student Questions SEPTA Cuts, Cites Resident Impact at Public Hearing
The first round of public hearings on the proposed SEPTA cuts raised key questions and highlighted the potential impact on riders, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for…
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Caps Fly as DCCC Celebrates Class of 2025
On a day emphasizing the importance of never giving up on the desire for a college degree and using education to follow one’s flame, more…
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Plans Underway to Redevelop Former Melrose Country Club
A century-old golf course in Cheltenham could soon be transformed into a vibrant mixed-use community, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The long-shuttered…
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Delaware County Community College Graduates 1,200 Students at 2025 Commencement
On Thursday, May 15, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will celebrate the accomplishments of approximately 1,200 graduates during its annual Commencement ceremonies, held at West…
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Elisa Ford ’12 Receives DCCC Outstanding Alumni Award, Will Deliver 2025 Commencement Address
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) alumnus Elisa Ford ’12 of Yeadon, a SEPTA Executive and the Assistant Coach of the DCCC Phantoms Track and Field…
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Penn Medicine CEO Warns SEPTA Cuts Would Be Devastating for Patients, Staff
Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney, who often commutes by Regional Rail to his office in University City, has warned that SEPTA’s proposed cuts would be…
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Chester County Lawmakers Push State Senate to Fully Fund SEPTA Amid Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line
Chester County lawmakers are putting pressure on Pennsylvania Senate leadership to fully fund SEPTA amid a threat to the Paoli/Thorndale line, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade Enters Final Phase in Chester and Lancaster Counties
A more than decade-long Pennsylvania American Water project to replace 21 miles of water main stretching from Caln Township, Chester County, to Quarryville, Lancaster County, recently entered…
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Buyers of Fishtown Property Unveil Conversion Plans After $1.7 Million Acquisition
The buyers of a Fishtown property, which has three buildings next to SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line, plan to convert the existing hotel into apartments and replace…
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Survey Says! Businesses Overwhelmingly Support Reestablishing Rail Service to West Chester
A new survey has found that borough businesses overwhelmingly support restoring passenger rail service to West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. …
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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Business Leaders Sound Alarm on SEPTA’s Potential Elimination of Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line
Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, which are part of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts, writes…
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SEPTA’s Budget Crisis Hits Hard: Paoli/Thorndale Line Faces Elimination Amid $2.6B Shake-Up
SEPTA is proposing significant service cuts and fare increases in its $2.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County
Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine. Ken Lawrence…
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2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Derek Slifer
As a Rules Instructor and Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers at SEPTA, Derek Slifer plays a critical role in training and certifying the engineers and…
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