Darryl C. Murphy

Looting and vandalism spread to other parts of Philadelphia Sunday and officials prepared to bring in the National Guard to assist law enforcement.

Although health officials say Philly has slowed the spread of the coronavirus, they are fearful of losing those gains if social distancing measures are relaxed too quickly.

At a public hearing on SEPTA’s fare restructuring plan, advocates asked the authority to respond to the coronavirus pandemic with deeper fare reductions.

Lawmakers from counties under restrictions have been agitating for a faster reopening and there’s another protest against the shutdown occurring at the capitol this morning.

SEPTA described the changes as part of an “effort to help customers during this challenging time and aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.”

SEPTA may put planned improvements to SEPTA Key and other infrastructure on hold as revenues dry up and expected funds come in late or reduced.

Trains and buses will return to regular schedules on May 17. The service is “not going to be perfect,” said Leslie Richards, SEPTA general manager.

Michael Hill is remembered for his big personality and kindness. A North Philly native, he climbed the ranks at SEPTA over a 40-year-career.

Hiring the extra help comes a day after the state attorney general announced an investigation into nursing homes.

Steve McFadden, a Regional Rail conductor, and Terrance Burton, a Midvale operator, bring the death toll of SEPTA employees to seven.

Governor Tom Wolf has announced that 24 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties will be allowed to start reopening certain businesses starting next Friday, May 8.

After a stand-off over worker safety that threatened to derail commutes last week, the union that represents SEPTA employees has declared a victory.