Back in August, SEPTA, also known as the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority was forced to cut it’s budget by 45% due to limited state funding. Although much of the budget was restored in September, current funding is temporary. The transportation authority dipped into emergency funding and has until January 1 to meet a secured funding incentive. Residents are facing financial hardship due to the increase of fares to make up for the lack of funding.
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January 1, 2026
The Struggles of Being a Senior in Nassau County
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January 1, 2026
This Deaf Designer Wants Shanghai to Be More Inclusive
Chinese designer Liu Yi’s "empathy walks" bring hearing people into the world of deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
January 1, 2026
Music in the Present Tense: Inside the Rise of Protest Rap
How music sounds when artists respond to political urgency
January 1, 2026
New Mexico Residents Push Back on $165B Data Center
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January 1, 2026
Narmer Palette: A Place to Paint, Relax, and Breathe
Adults come to the Cairo art space to unwind and connect — no artistic experience needed.