🚆 SEPTA cuts could impact Amtrak’s Keystone line

🚆 SEPTA Cuts Could Impact Amtrak’s Keystone Line

Amtrak’s Keystone Service Line from Philly to Harrisburg could “cease to exist” under planned SEPTA cuts. Amtrak has warned that losing $7.1 million in annual payments would harm rail infrastructure and service. The cuts could also cause fewer trains between Philly and New York City. [The Inquirer 🔒]

• 🪧 Related: Protesters demanding action on SEPTA cuts packed Sen. Joe Picozzi’s Northeast Philly office Monday. [WHYY]

🏫 Trailers Approved for Lincoln High Overcrowding

The city’s zoning board ruled this week that 900 students can attend classes in $11 million trailers this year to relieve overcrowding. The Northeast school has a capacity of 1,700 students, but nearly 2,500 enrolled last year. Some residents in the area opposed the move, citing a lack of community input and the loss of more than 75 parking spaces. [The Inquirer 🔒]

🤓 Councilmember’s 19 Interns and Ideas to Fix Philly

With 19 interns this summer, councilmember Isaiah Thomas is focusing on empowering Philly’s youth and actively developing ideas into policy. City Cast Philly spoke with Thomas at City Hall about his community involvement and the various issues that animate him — including allowing city councilmembers to run for other offices without giving up their seats. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🌊 Avoid Beaches During Hurricane Erin

Before you head to the shore, officials are warning people along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts to stay out of the water as Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous waves and rip currents. The cities of Wildwood and Margate in New Jersey and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware have issued no swimming advisories. [Audacy]