SEPTA averts strike; Marathon guide; Comcast spin-offs

SEPTA’s largest union has called off a potentially crippling strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement with the transit agency. Officials warn, though, that the deal will not help SEPTA avoid major fare hikes in January and possible deep service cuts next summer due to huge looming deficits.

BP’s Meir Rinde breaks down takeaways of the one-year contract extension and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s pledge to save SEPTA, eventually. Continue reading…

A record-setting 37,000 runners are expected at this year’s three races — the full marathon, half marathon, and children’s run — through Center City, Old City, University City, Mantua and Fairmount Park. Besides the races, there are also plenty of events packed in from Friday to Sunday.

BP’s Nick Kariuki gives the rundown of what races are scheduled (FYI, it’s too late to sign up for most at this point), what other events are happening for runners and spectators, where you can cheer people on, and what the road closures will look like. Continue reading…

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Bucks County Republicans called for Dem commissioners to resign for supporting a failed vote to count undated mail ballots as a state-mandated recount is underway in the race for U.S. Senate between Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick. [WHYYx2]