Democratic state representative Malcolm Kenyatta has begun a five-day, 105-mile march from Philadelphia to Harrisburg to protest drastic cuts to public transportation. The walk, which coincides with the anniversary of the March on Washington, aims to highlight the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) deepening budget crisis and what Kenyatta describes as Republican inaction.
A March Fueled by Carbs
“The best part of this is I get to eat as many carbs as possible,” joked Kenyatta, who has shed 100 pounds over the past two years. The 35-year-old lawmaker set out early Friday morning from Philadelphia, equipped with a backpack, snacks, and a selfie stick. He plans to walk alone for much of the route,…..