Check out this massive bounce house at the Navy Yard

🚍 More Red Bus Lanes

SEPTA buses have been moving faster, thanks to an 18-month pilot project in which bus lanes were painted red to discourage other drivers from using them. During that period, SEPTA buses along JFK Boulevard between 15th and 19th streets traveled about 15% faster. The city will now add six more red bus lanes in the coming year, mainly in North Philly. [WHYY]

• It’s so nice to hear good SEPTA-related news, right? Share your SEPTA-related stories with us: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

⚖️ Starbucks Settlement Grows

Starbucks must pay an additional $2.7 million in damages to Shannon Phillips, a former Philly manager who alleges she was fired for being white. The company fired Phillips less than a month after two Black men were arrested at the Starbucks on 18th and Spruce Streets, an incident that sparked national outrage. She sued the coffee giant in 2019, arguing that she had no impact on the arrests. In June, a federal jury in Camden awarded Phillips $25.6 million in damages from her former employer. [Inquirer 🔒]

🌍 More Migrant Bus Arrivals

Two more buses carrying migrants arrived in Philadelphia in the span of 24 hours. On Thursday morning, volunteers greeted about 53 people from countries including Honduras, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Since last November, Philly officials say the city has received 50 buses carrying migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border. [NBC10]

💻 76ers Host Online Meetings

The Sixers began hosting online forums this week regarding their plans to build an arena in Center City. But some residents and community advocates argue that Zoom meetings don’t allow all questions to be heard, and may limit input from older residents and those who don’t speak English. Last December, the Sixers held an in-person meeting and were met with an angry crowd. Future virtual info sessions are planned in Cantonese and Mandarin. [Inquirer🔒]

• Listen as Billy Penn reporter Jordan Levy breaks down this ongoing debate. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🎟️ PFS Movie Night | Friday and Saturday | 7:30 p.m.

Catch a screening of the award-winning film “RRR” at the Philadelphia Film Center. [$10-$14, Center City]

🐶 Dog Day | Saturday | 11 a.m.

Bring your furry pals to Main Street for doggie pool parties, yappy hour specials, frozen treats, agility courses, vendors, and more. [pay-as-you-go, Manayunk]

🇮🇳 Festival of India | Saturday | 12 p.m.

Celebrate India’s 76th Independence Day with Indian cuisine, Bollywood performances, music, shopping, henna tattoos, and more at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. [pay-as-you-go, Penn’s Landing]

🎥 Movie Night | Saturday | 8 p.m.

Head to Hart Park to watch “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” [free, Kensington]

🪩 Cruel Summer | Saturday | 10 p.m.

Swifties: join City Winery for a Taylor-inspired party featuring lip-syncing and costume contests. [$15-$20, Center City]

🎉 Caribbean Festival | Sunday | 12 p.m.

Head to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for live music, reggae, soca, fashion vendors, activities, and plenty of Carribean food. [pay-as-you-go, Penn’s Landing]

🦁 The Lion King | Through Sept. 10 | Various times

Catch the magic of this long-running Broadway show at The Academy of Music. [$29-$139, Avenue of the Arts]

🛝Bounce House | Through Sept. 10 | Various times

Check out the world’s biggest bounce house, massive slides, and a 900-foot obstacle course at the Navy Yard. [$22-$42, South Philly]

⚽ Unity Cup | Through Sept. 30 | Various times

Enjoy fierce soccer matchups at this citywide international tournament. [free, various locations]

🐦 Illuminating Birds | Through Oct. 15 | Various times

Step into the world of birds and bird-related art at the Academy of Natural Sciences. [$21-$25, Logan Square]

Last week’s photo challenge was a tough one. This Philly-centric mural is located inside the Philadelphia International Airport, which is filled with art installations.

I spotted this recently and it made me laugh. Can you tell me where this goofy piece of graffiti is? If you get it right, you can submit a photo for next week. (But feel free to send me pictures any time!)

SEPTA Operator Issues, PA Ties to Trump's Indictment, Springsteen Postponed

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri talks with local reporters Tom Fitzgerald and Meir Rinde about SEPTA’s recent string of crashes, why the transit agency's drivers are facing more abuse from passengers, and local political figures connected to the most recent Trump indictment. Plus, the Boss postponed his long-awaited Philly shows!