The Brief
- A back-to-school party in West Philadelphia was held against the backdrop of SEPTA service cuts for students.
- 52,000 Philadelphia students use SEPTA to get to and from school.
- “Doomsday” transit cuts go into effect August 24, the day before school starts in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA – The first day of school for Philadelphia students is just 10 days away, but many parents are still wondering how their kids are going to get there.
What they’re saying:
“Everyone is confused. No one knows what to do” said Quoc Do of Southwest Philadelphia. …