Bob Kent, legislative affairs manager at SEPTA, discussed the transit agency’s use of buses to replace mid-day trains from the Fox Chase to Wayne Junction stations at the recent Lawncrest Community Association meeting.
Continuous welded rail work on the Fox Chase Line required the shuttle bus substitution beginning on Jan. 5 and continuing through April 3. The change is in effect weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bus service is provided at the Fox Chase, Ryers, Cheltenham, Lawndale and Olney stations, with a train connection at Wayne Junction going to Center City.
SEPTA crews are performing installation and adjustment of new railway track to make rides smoother and more comfortable.
For more information, call SEPTA customer service at 215-580-7800.
In other news from the Jan. 15 meeting:
• The LCA continued to oppose a variance for a property at 601 Devereaux Ave. (at Bingham Street). At the August meeting, the group voted 30-1 against a proposal to legalize two existing decks. This time, the applicant and her attorney and expeditor outlined an altered proposal in hopes of winning the group’s support before going to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. In the end, the group decided to remain opposed.
• Lt. Danielle Saxton represented the 2nd Police District. Saxton was recently promoted, having previously worked in South and West Philadelphia. Saxton said there were six murders in the district in 2005, down from 10 in 2024. However, she mentioned the Jan. 1 domestic-related double homicide on the 7100 block of Oakland St. and the Jan. 11 shooting death of a 448 Towing and Recovery driver.
• Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., hosts Beginner-Friendly Yoga on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through Feb. 28. Mats will be provided, but you can bring your own. Call 215-685-0549.
The library hosts LEAP after-school programs Mondays and Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays to Fridays from 3-5 p.m. The after-school leader offers homework help and fun activities such as stories, games, crafts, dance parties, puzzles, scavenger hunts and movies.
Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m., an English conversation group for adults meets. The group is for intermediate-advanced English speakers.
• State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold a shredding event on April 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wissinoming Park. Electronics will also be accepted.
• To sign up for the city controller’s monthly newsletter, go to controller.phila.gov.
• Lawncrest Recreation Center, under reconstruction, is not expected to reopen until at least the fall. The swimming pool will be closed this summer in preparation for an overhaul.
• Lawncrest Community Association will meet on Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at St. William’s Monsignor James E. Mortimer Memorial Hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. The guest speaker will be Municipal Court President Judge Fran Shields, a Lawncrest native. ••
