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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks on looming SEPTA cuts and fare hikes

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the looming SEPTA cuts and fare hikes as protesters held another rally at Sen ...
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SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania’s Amtrak service, congressman warns

The public transit crisis “puts tens of millions of dollars in serious jeopardy for the operation of Amtrak in our regions,” ...

With SEPTA service reduced, here are the best commuting alternatives in Philadelphia

SEPTA’s service cuts start Aug. 24 with fewer buses, trains, and trolleys. Here’s how to get around Philly instead — from ...
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Protesters stage sit-in at Republican state Senator's office as SEPTA cuts loom

On Monday, a group of demonstrators staged a sit-in at the office of Republican State Sen. Joe Picozzi, chanting for hours.

Man claims self-defense in shooting at SEPTA train station in North Philadelphia, police say

A man is claiming self-defense in a shooting that killed another man at a SEPTA train station in North Friday evening.

Amtrak’s Keystone line, connecting NYC, Philly, and Harrisburg, may get axed under SEPTA cuts

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle warned Monday that planned SEPTA cuts could force Amtrak to cut the Keystone Service line from Philadelphia to Harrisburg. The line, which continues on from Philadelphia to ...
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SEPTA moving forward with first round of cuts as deadline passes without a deal

SEPTA said that if a deal was not reached by midnight, service and route cuts would go into effect on August 24.