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Students are fighting for year-round transit access, arguing that current fare rules unfairly limit their opportunities for jobs and enrichment activities.

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Students and youth advocates urge year‑round, citywide student fares
Students, youth groups and nonprofits asked council to expand SEPTA student fares to evenings, weekends and summer, saying limited hours and a 1.5‑mile distance rule block internships, jobs and after‑school activities; advocates framed expansion as equity and public‑safety investment.
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October 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Community College of Philadelphia is not just expanding enrollment and programs but also generating nearly $1 billion in economic activity, even as it faces funding challenges.

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Community College of Philadelphia touts growth, warns of flat state funding and flags $2.1M SEPTA‑pass cost
CCP President Alicia Marshall told council the college serves about 21,000 students, generated roughly $1 billion in annual economic activity (about $882 million locally) and is expanding workforce programs. Marshall said the college raised tuition for the first time in nine years and that providing free SEPTA passes for all students would cost about $2.1 million annually; the college is running a pilot and negotiating with SEPTA.
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May 7, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Young voices in Philadelphia are stepping up to tackle the vaping epidemic, demanding education over punishment and calling for adult accountability in their fight for a healthier future.

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Philadelphia Council engages youth on vaping epidemic and health education strategies
Youth share insights on vaping risks and importance of educational campaigns with city council.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM