
City Cast Philly
💸 Your SEPTA fare could go up
September 6, 2024 · — Asha Prihar
It’s time for a little game! Try out this week’s two-minute Philly news quiz to see how well you know what’s going on in the city 🤓

What's CITY Talking About?
💰 Proposed SEPTA Fare Changes
Amid a budget shortfall, SEPTA leadership wants to get rid of the discount for using a SEPTA Key on all forms of transit starting Dec. 1, as well as change the pricing of many Regional Rail rides. Under the new plan, bus, subway, and trolley rides would increase from $2 with a SEPTA Key to $2.50. [CBS3]
- Here’s the full list of proposed changes, which are subject to a board vote. [SEPTA]
🚲 Bike Lane Legislation Introduced
Following ramped-up calls for increased safety measures for cyclists, Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier introduced a bill yesterday that would outlaw stopping in any of Philly’s bike lanes and increase the fines for doing so. [Inquirer 🔒]
🗳️ Feds Combat ‘Cybersquatting’ Meant To Sway Election
Philly-based federal officials say they’ve taken down 32 websites related to investigations into the Russian government’s efforts to influence this year’s American presidential election. According to officials, these sites for spreading propaganda were registered to web domains meant to look similar to American news outlets. [WHYY]

What To Do
Friday, Sep. 6
- 😋 National Chruscki Day | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Roxborough
- 🛍️ End of Summer Warehouse Sale (First Day) | 4–8 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Chestnut Hill
- 🔬 First Friday: Science for All | 5–7 p.m. | Free | Science History Institute
- 🏈 Eagles Official Season Kickoff Watch Party | 6 p.m. | $30 | Lincoln Financial Field
- 📗 East Kensington Mini Zine Fest | 6–9 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Kensington
- 🦅 Birds in Brazil Watch Party/Street Festival | 6–11:30 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Bella Vista
- 🦙 Zoo Alpaca Weaving Day | 6:30–9 p.m. | Free | Manayunk
Saturday, Sep. 7
- 🎣 Philly Fun Fishing Fest | 7–11 a.m. | Free | Schuylkill River Waterfront
- 🏡 Tacony Neighborhood Yard Sale | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Tacony
- 🛍️ End of Summer Warehouse Sale | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Chestnut Hill
- 🎉 Disability Pride Philadelphia Parade and Festival | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 🎉 Rail Park Block Party | 1–4 p.m. | Free | Callowhill
- 🕺 Red Bull BC One Cypher East | 3–7 p.m. | Free | Dilworth Park
Sunday, Sep. 8
- 🍽️ Center City Restaurant Week (First Day) | Hours Vary | $20–$60 | Multiple Locations
- 🏡 Tacony Neighborhood Yard Sale | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Tacony
- ⚾ Phillies Day | 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | $25 | Philadelphia Zoo
- 🇺🇸 “Save Your Money, and Save Your Country” | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m. | Free | Carpenters’ Hall
- 👗 Weekly Vintage Market | Noon–5 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Kensington
- 🎵 All Philly Big Sing | 3 p.m. | Pay What You Can | North Broad
- 🕺 Red Bull BC One Cypher East | 3–7 p.m. | Free | Dilworth Park
On top of all those weekend events you just scrolled through, don’t forget about First Friday tonight! Have a lovely weekend.
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