SEPTA struggles continues, Thanksgiving costs are rising, and PA’s 135-day budget impasse finally passes  episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 15, 2025 · 34 MIN

SEPTA struggles continues, Thanksgiving costs are rising, and PA’s 135-day budget impasse finally passes

from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy

Philadelphia faces yet more commuter strains as SEPTA cancels a dozen Regional Rail trains this week. Holiday costs are also rising; the average Thanksgiving dinner for 10 now totals $83.65, a 19% increase .State lawmakers plan to vote on a state budget ending the 135-day standoff. The former CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is suing the institution, alleging wrongful termination after raising mismanagement and discrimination concerns. Meanwhile, Netflix will open one of its first U.S."Netflix House" entertainment venues at the King of Prussia Mall this week. Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. 00:00- Intro 02:08- SEPTA struggles 07:22- State budget passes 13:34- Mendez trail 18:48- Philadelphia Art Museum drama unfolds 24:51- The cost of Thanksgiving rises 30:44 Netflix House

Philadelphia faces yet more commuter strains as SEPTA cancels a dozen Regional Rail trains this week. Holiday costs are also rising; the average Thanksgiving dinner for 10 now totals $83.65, a 19% increase .State lawmakers plan to vote on a state budget ending the 135-day standoff. The former CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is suing the institution, alleging wrongful termination after raising mismanagement and discrimination concerns. Meanwhile, Netflix will open one of its first U.S."Netflix House" entertainment venues at the King of Prussia Mall this week. Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. 00:00- Intro 02:08- SEPTA struggles 07:22- State budget passes 13:34- Mendez trail 18:48- Philadelphia Art Museum drama unfolds 24:51- The cost of Thanksgiving rises 30:44 Netflix House

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