SEPTA commemorates Black History Month by honoring eight trailblazing employees who became the agency’s first Black trolley operators in 1944, marking a significant shift in the organization’s history. Emmanulla Myrthil, SEPTA’s Chief Culture and Social Impact Officer, emphasizes their resilience in overcoming barriers to secure better lives for their families.
In a parallel struggle, affordable housing advocates in Philadelphia are concerned as Mayor Cherelle Parker prepares to unveil a budget proposal that might not include funding for the city’s successful shallow rent initiative set to expire soon. Since its launch in 2020, the program has provided critical rental assistance to those facing housing insecurity, but its future remains uncertain amid budget constraints.
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