If you were late for work or your kid missed school because of SEPTA’s service cuts this week, you’re far from alone. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo checks in on how folks are faring and what’s ahead from SEPTA, plus how the first week of school went. We get the latest city government news from City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb, including State Senator Sharif Street stepping down as PA’s Democratic Party chair. And Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us about a rally of cancer survivors and advocates highlighting the importance of research in the face of the Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts. Host Matt Leon covers all that and more headlines from around the region with the KYW news team. 00:00 Intro 02:07 SEPTA cuts hit as school starts in Philadelphia 08:17 Water rates increase, DOJ’s letter on immigration reaches Philly, and more city news 13:48 The state of the governor’s race and more NJ news 18:59 The Eagles get ready to kick off the new season 25:33 Cancer survivors rally against proposed cuts to research  30:44 Mural Arts founder announces retirement Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices