🏈 Hurts skips White House visit

🚌 SEPTA Cracking Down on Fare Evasion

SEPTA is deploying transit police at select locations to fine fare evaders after riding-without-paying resulted in a loss of over $30 million in revenue last year. Fines range from $25 to as much as $300. [Axios]

• Kensington’s Huntington Station on the L was the first location to see this enforcement blitz. As a result SEPTA reported a 143% increase in quick trip sales in the first week. [@SEPTAPHILLY via X]

🌭 Curfew Hours Affect North Philly Food Truck Owners

Food truck owners have launched an online petition against the new 11 p.m. curfew in the 7th council district in North Philly, saying it has caused a significant drop in sales. While Councilmember Quetcy Lozada introduced the ordinance as a way to reduce crime, business advocates say it harms local jobs and are urging the city to seek alternatives. [NBC10]

🔬 DOGE Cuts Impact Philly Science Students

Historic Germantown’s Science Sleuths program, which enhances science education for Philly middle schoolers, is facing a possible shutdown after the Department of Government Efficiency cancelled a two-year $108,812 grant awarded in 2023. Leaders are worried about the ripple effects this funding loss will have across other Philly organizations. [The Inquirer]

🎒 Former Penn Chair Who Resigned Now Urges Universities to Fight Back

Scott Bok resigned as the chair of the University of Pennsylvania’s board in December 2023 amid rising tensions over antisemitism and what he saw as a broader “anti-woke” agenda. Now, following the Trump administration's threats to cut university funding, here’s why Bok is urging universities to assert their independence. [Politico]