30th Street Station Scandal, Neighbors Beefing with Angelo’s & Philly Is Safer

It's the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about a new report showing Philly is safer (even if the rent is still too high). We’re digging into an Amtrak bribery scandal involving Bruno Mars tickets, a $4,700 dog, and cigars at Ashton’s. And we’ve got the story on why Bella Vista neighbors are beefing with Angelo’s Pizzeria. 

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• Philadelphia 2025: The State of the City
• How the restoration of Philly’s historic 30th St. Station became a corruption bonanza
• Multiple Temple University students assaulted after "disorderly" crowd of minors gathered on campus
• Charges against a man were dismissed. Then a Philly police officer escorted him into ICE custody.
• Popular Angelo’s Pizzeria is not popular among neighbors as they speak out on quality of life issues
• Advocates ask city for $1.8 million for deportation defense 

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