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| What Philly's Talking About |
| | PECO Workers Threaten Walk-Off | The utility's union announced that members would cease working if a contract agreement wasn't reached by July 4. The contract expired April 1; workers say they are paid 30% less than those at comparable utility companies. In 145 years of PECO, this would be the first-ever work stoppage. [KYW Newsradio] | | State Attorney General is Wielding New Power Over Krasner | Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, a Republican, now has considerable oversight over Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner's efforts to have prior convictions overturned. The oversight stems from a new Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling rebuking Krasner for allegedly mishandling such cases. Sunday is intervening in a 1997 murder conviction that was recently overturned after intervention by Krasner. [🔒 The Inquirer] | | South Broad Street Gets Greener | A new median filled with native trees has been added between Pine and Spruce Streets. Not only is it prettier, but it is hoped to be a safer experience for drivers and pedestrians alike. [🎧 City Cast Philly] | | | Philly’s FIFA Beer Surcharge | Concession stand beer is more expensive in Philadelphia than in most other U.S. venues hosting FIFA World Cup matches. Fans will have to fork out around $18 for just one 16-ounce domestic beer. [Axios Philadelphia] | - Related: There are cheaper ways to cheer on your favorite teams. [📝City Cast Philly]
| | Residents Take ICE to Court Over Immigration Check-In Detentions | Immigrants recently released from detention or with pending cases have been redetained at mandatory immigration check-ins. Three Philadelphia residents are claiming the Philadelphia ICE office violated a longstanding policy that prohibits rearresting individuals who are not a danger or flight risk. [WHYY] |
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| How Well Do You Know Philly? |
|  | Before the Phils had the Phanatic, there was Philadelphia Phil and Phillis. (Hunter Martin / Getty Images) |
| How well have you been paying attention to the news this week? Give today's quiz a go to find out! | What year did the Phillies introduce its iconic mascot, the Phanatic? | - 1978
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| — Abby Fritz | Matt Katz edited this week's newsletters. |
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