What's Going On: SEPTA Resource for Businesses Event, PHL School Superintendent Tony Watlington on the Facilities Master Plan
Thu Feb 05 2026
This episode features two timely conversations impacting our region—from small business growth to public education.
First, we spotlight BAILS, a one-stop resource event for entrepreneurs happening Tuesday, February 18th at SEPTA Headquarters.
BAILS stands for Banking, Bonding, Accounting, Insurance, Legal Matters, and Social Media, bringing trusted experts together to help small businesses protect, scale, and sustain their operations. Joining us are Rochelle Culbreath, Senior Outreach Specialist with the BAILS team, and Jennifer Gardella, PhD, CEO of The Gardella Group, who previews what attendees will learn about building visibility and authentic engagement through social media. Learn more:
🌐 BAILS / SEPTA DBE: https://www.septa.org/dbe
🌐 The Gardella Group: https://www.thegardellagroup.com
🌐 Your Social Media Hour: https://www.yoursocialmediahour.com
🔗 LinkedIn (Jennifer Gardella): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergardella
SEPTA on social:
X & Instagram: @septaphilly
Facebook: @iseptaphilly
LinkedIn: SEPTA
We also speak with Tony B. Watlington Sr., Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, about the District’s newly released Facilities Master Plan. The long-term proposal includes major investments in school modernization and accessibility, while also calling for school closures, consolidations, and reassignments—raising serious concerns among families and communities. Superintendent Watlington addresses those concerns and explains how the District aims to balance equity, efficiency, and trust moving forward.
Facilities Master Plan resources for families:
🔗 Main Hub: https://www.philasd.org/fpp/
🔗 Proposed Plan Details: https://www.philasd.org/blog/2026/01/22/proposedfacilitiesmasterplan/
🔗 Facilities Data Dashboard: https://www.philasd.org/blog/2025/09/10/announcing-the-facilities-planning-process-data-dashboard/
🔗 Community Meetings & Updates: https://www.philasd.org/blog/tag/facilities-planning-process/
🔗 Community Resource: https://www.phillyschoolsplan.space/
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This episode features two timely conversations impacting our region—from small business growth to public education. First, we spotlight BAILS, a one-stop resource event for entrepreneurs happening Tuesday, February 18th at SEPTA Headquarters. BAILS stands for Banking, Bonding, Accounting, Insurance, Legal Matters, and Social Media, bringing trusted experts together to help small businesses protect, scale, and sustain their operations. Joining us are Rochelle Culbreath, Senior Outreach Specialist with the BAILS team, and Jennifer Gardella, PhD, CEO of The Gardella Group, who previews what attendees will learn about building visibility and authentic engagement through social media. Learn more: 🌐 BAILS / SEPTA DBE: https://www.septa.org/dbe 🌐 The Gardella Group: https://www.thegardellagroup.com 🌐 Your Social Media Hour: https://www.yoursocialmediahour.com 🔗 LinkedIn (Jennifer Gardella): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergardella SEPTA on social: X & Instagram: @septaphilly Facebook: @iseptaphilly LinkedIn: SEPTA We also speak with Tony B. Watlington Sr., Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, about the District’s newly released Facilities Master Plan. The long-term proposal includes major investments in school modernization and accessibility, while also calling for school closures, consolidations, and reassignments—raising serious concerns among families and communities. Superintendent Watlington addresses those concerns and explains how the District aims to balance equity, efficiency, and trust moving forward. Facilities Master Plan resources for families: 🔗 Main Hub: https://www.philasd.org/fpp/ 🔗 Proposed Plan Details: https://www.philasd.org/blog/2026/01/22/proposedfacilitiesmasterplan/ 🔗 Facilities Data Dashboard: https://www.philasd.org/blog/2025/09/10/announcing-the-facilities-planning-process-data-dashboard/ 🔗 Community Meetings & Updates: https://www.philasd.org/blog/tag/facilities-planning-process/ 🔗 Community Resource: https://www.phillyschoolsplan.space/