🚌 Philly has the shortest bus stop distance

Our Fave Philly Athletes, A.J. Brown’s Emotional Plea, and Real Boxer Arrives At Museum Steps

On today’s podcast episode, we've got a grab bag of Philly sports news. Listen for predictions about A.J. Brown's future with the Eagles and his heartfelt message to other NFL players, and we discuss which boxer statue should be at the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, and why. Plus, we rank our five favorite Philly athletes, past and present. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Police To Expand Domestic Violence Training

As the city sees an alarming rise in domestic violence homicides, the Philadelphia police department is boosting victim support and improving officer training. The department created a unit last spring with 10 advocates who have social work and behavioral health backgrounds. It will soon add another 10. [The Inquirer 🔒]

Philly Bus Stop Distance is Shortest in U.S.

As anyone who rides the bus knows, SEPTA stops at just about every block. No wonder Philly has been found to have the shortest distance between bus stops compared to other large U.S. cities, averaging just 564 feet. While this can maximize access for riders, it can slow service and increase operating costs. SEPTA is expected to release a bus network redesign plan this year. [Axios]

City Opening More Shelters To Combat Homelessness

Philadelphia is planning to add 1,000 new shelter beds, upgrade existing shelters, and improve conditions in a push to achieve “a functional zero in homelessness” so no one who is seeking shelter will be turned away. This increase will bring the city’s total shelter count to about 3,900. The initiative will begin by converting a building in Logan to create 350 beds. [Billy Penn]