SEPTA chaos, 100 days of a budget impasse, and a heartbreaking loss
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
the chaos of SEPTA's emergency rail inspections, the local impact of the federal government shutdown, and the passing of South Philly bakery legend SEPTA riders faced chaos as emergency fire inspections sidelined two-thirds of the regional rail fleet, leading to severe, weeks-long disruptions. The ongoing federal government shutdown continued to impact local federal workers, who are either furloughed or working without pay. On a more positive note, the city received encouraging news of a significant drop in homicides and shootings, potentially reaching a historic low. The Phillies' heartbreaking playoff elimination, and the passing of South Philly bakery legend Vincent Termini Sr.
00:00 Intro
02:08 SEPTA delays
08:40 Federal workers impacted
14:41 Fewer homicides
20:35 State budget impasse
26:25 Phillies exit
30:37 South Philly legend passes
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