SEPTA ‘Keys' in on Phillies Fans by Offering Up Swag for Using New Technology
By Dan Stamm ••
Fred Alward, who is going under dialysis for kidney failure at Neumors/AI DuPont Hospital, is ready to fire the first pitch at the Phillies home opener. The 15-year-old showed off his arm by throwing to the Phanatic ahead of Friday’s game.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority hopes some Phillies free swag will get more people to transition to its SEPTA Key system while rewarding those already using the Key.
SEPTA planned a SEPTA Key Card event Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Broad Street Line’s Walnut-Locust Station but commuters (especially anyone headed down to Citizens Bank Park this weekend) can earn perks beyond just that time.
"If fans add a minimum of $10 to their Travel Wallet, on Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Friday, between noon and 3 p.m. (game time) at Walnut-Locust or Dilworth, they will receive a Phillies Rally Towel or a Phillies ‘Fat Head’ Decal from a SEPTA Ambassador," SEPTA said in a news release. "When fans arrive at AT&T Station on Friday, lookout for the SEPTA Team because when you show your SEPTA Key, you’ll receive a brand new GO SEPTA-GO PHILS T-SHIRTS! (All perks – while supplies last)"
The SEPTA key replaces the archaic tokens used for generations on subway, trolley and bus lines in Philadelphia and the suburbs.
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The Philadelphia Phillies unveiled some of the new items on the menu at Citizens Bank Park for the 2017 season including a series of unique sandwiches.
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Fans can grab a falafel sandwich featuring mint yogurt sauce on house-made pita.
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The Farmer’s Market Grain Bowl offers a healthier option for baseball fans.
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The grain bowl finished with honey-balsamic vinaigrette features toasted red quinoa, brown rice, sweet peppers, cucumbers, radish, and baby herbs.
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Not feeling vegetarian? There are plenty of hot dog and sausage options including an house-made and smoked pastrami sausage topped with hickory-smoked bacon, red cabbage and tarragon mustard.
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The "South Philly Dog" features chili-garlic broccoli rabe, roasted red peppers and aged provolone, food provider Aramark says.
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The hoagies at CBP will be supplied this season by area-favorite Primo Hoagies for the first time on Ashburn Alley.
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Aramark also brings the South Philly Shareable Stak featuring food to share with friends.
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#ShareYourStak of boardwalk fries topped with roast pork, sharp provolone cheese sauce, cherry pepper aioli and roasted long hots.
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Besides the food there is also new gear available as shown off by CSNPhilly's Barrett Brooks.
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A tip of the hat to the new items at CBP.
"The SEPTA Key Travel Wallet is just like using a token without all the heavy metal in your pocket or purse, allowing you to pay as you go, while receiving a discount for each ride," SEPTA said. "The SEPTA Key is reloadable and reusable – making it your go-to all season long – while enjoying the same perks as your weekly/monthly passholders."
No let’s see which SEPTA train wins the race the ballpark on the big screen during the Phillies home opener against the Washington Nationals.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 18: The Phillie Phanatic dances on his ATV prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies on August 18, 2014 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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