💰 PA’s new budget, explained

🚍 FTA Says SEPTA Must Make Safety Improvements

A Federal Transit Administration investigation found 16 safety issues on SEPTA, including an increase in attacks on transit workers, an understaffed safety division, and a staffing crisis that has fatigued employees. SEPTA must submit an action plan within 60 days outlining how it plans to tackle 24 required corrective actions. [Inquirer 🔒]

🚧 New Columbus Boulevard Lane Closures

For the next year, southbound traffic is down to two lanes between Race and Market Streets, and one lane between Market and Walnut, as crews work on the I-95 CAP Project. [6ABC]

🛍️ New Owners for Philadelphia Mills?

Simon Property Group, owner of the Northeast Philly mall, is overdue on paying back a $290 million loan on the property. As a result, Simon may be handing the mall over to its creditors. [PhillyVoice]

📚 6-Day Service Expected at All Libraries in the Fall

The Free Library is aiming to offer Saturday service at every one of its branches starting sometime this autumn. The exact timetable depends on hiring progress. [WHYY]

What’s in Pennsylvania’s New Budget?

The state just passed a $47.6 billion dollar budget, which was two weeks late and set a bunch of new priorities. Spotlight PA’s capitol reporter Stephen Caruso joins City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris to talk about where the state is putting its money, and what got left on the cutting room floor.