Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges

The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia in North Philadelphia is another great resource for older Philadelphians. The state-of-the-art health club offers fitness, swimming and gardening ...
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Philadelphia transit board votes to enact “doomsday budget,” to “dismantle” transit system

A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority bus (SEPTA) is driven on Market Street in Philadelphia. [AP Photo/Matt Rourke] On Thursday, June 26, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation ...
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Philadelphia transit hits ‘death spiral.’ More cities could follow.

PHILADELPHIA — James Kpou was clutching his “senior citizen” fare card for this city’s vast network of buses, subways and light rail trains when he heard the announcement this week over the intercom ...
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Philadelphia's SEPTA system could offer lessons on how Chicago's transit 'fiscal cliff' might play out

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