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Good news for public transit riders: SEPTA service is set to be restored on previously reduced routes starting Sunday. The move comes after a one-time $394 million infusion from the state. Fare increases, however, are still expected.

Actor David Corenswet, who grew up in Merion Park and Center City, is returning to the big screen as Superman in the franchise’s next movie, Man of Tomorrow. It’s expected to hit theaters July 2027 and will come on the heels of this summer’s hit, Superman, which grossed $611 million worldwide.

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted last week to create a human relations commission that will investigate and mediate claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate, housing and public accommodations across the county. The commission will follow protections already granted under state law, which bars discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and disability.

The county has hired Devi Ramkissoon for the newly created chief sustainability officer role as it plans to convert to clean energy across its operations by 2040. Ramkissoon graduated from Swarthmore College and Georgetown University and spent eight years working for USAID.

Have the Rocky statues at the Philadelphia Museum of Art overstayed their welcome? Lower Merion residents weighed in on a recent poll by Inquirer columnist Stephanie Farr. “Rocky is more significant to Philadelphians than anyone dead or alive in Philadelphia’s history,” a Bryn Mawr resident said. Farr argued that the original should remain, but its replica atop the iconic steps isn’t necessary, especially given Sylvester Stallone’s politics. Read what else local residents had to say in the ongoing debate.

Jeff Yass, the cofounder of Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group, is still the wealthiest person in Pennsylvania. That’s according to the Forbes 400, a ranking of the wealthiest Americans, released this week. Yass has a net worth of $65.7 billion, landing him at No. 19 nationally. His cofounder, Arthur Dantchik, is the next wealthiest Pennsylvanian. Dantchik, a Gladwyne resident, ranks No. 62 for his $16.3 billion net worth. Michael Rubin, Mitchell Morgan, and John Middleton, all of Bryn Mawr, and Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie, also made the list.

This evening, Bryn Mawr Fire Company is hosting a 9/11 memorial ceremony to honor the lives lost 24 years ago in the attacks. The ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes a procession of local first responders.

Harcum College in Bryn Mawr this week announced a new partnership with Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, which includes guest lectures and a 15-week internship program. The partnership kicks off next week.

Philadelphia jeweler Steven Singer is contemplating expansion to the Main Line, noting Ardmore as a place of interest, as he weighs the institution’s future. The Jewelers’ Row shop is opening its first suburban location in Bucks County later this year. (Philadelphia Business Journal)

Today is picture day for Bala Cynwyd Middle School, and the district’s elementary schools are hosting back to school events tonight. Throughout next week, look for health screenings and kindergarten socials. See the full list of events as the school year gets underway on the district’s calendar.

This year, LMSD is offering free grab-and-go breakfast bags for all students, with no advanced registration required. The bags include an item like a bagel or croissant, a smoothie, a low-sugar cereal, or a hot entrée. Students can choose to add milk or juice, as well as fruit or vegetables. Read more about the program here.

Note for families: LMSD has discontinued its Thursday Folders/Envelopes program at all elementary schools. Instead, notes can be found on each elementary school’s website under the “Events & Programs” section. Learn more here.

This year marks a full-circle moment for Nick Shander, who is the new preschool director of teaching and learning at the Kaiserman JCC Early Learning Center in Penn Wynne. A former preschool student there, he’s now looking to create a “coaching model” to identify individual goals for students. (Philadelphia Jewish Exponent)

Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr is getting closer to opening its second shop this month in Wayne. Expect similar fare to the original, which dishes up pan pizzas and cheesesteaks.

6abc recently visited Gazzos Steaks, which opened in Ardmore this July. The restaurant’s best-seller so far is the Sanatoga, made with a pound of prime rib, Cooper Sharp cheese, and fried onions. See the full video here.

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Median days on the market: 41 (down one day from July) 📉

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