It’s a day that many across the City of Philadelphia have been dreading. Talked about in harsh terms, like “death spiral,” “doomsday,” or, as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called them last week, “nightmarish,” sweeping service cuts have been set to hit the city for some time. And, today, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, they take effect. Yet, the real impact may not be felt until the work week begins on Monday. And, by then, there will be additional service cuts. And, there’s a fare hike coming next

As hundreds of thousands of riders across the region deal with SEPTA service cuts, Philly leaders urged Pennsylvania lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle to reach a deal to secure funding for the transit agency. Full story here: http://on.nbc10.com/YXdgmZx | NBC10 Philadelphia