‘Brutality’ at Pride, School Cuts Averted & D.A.’s Unusual Letter Delivery to the Mayor
For today’s Friday News Roundup, we’re looking at how City Hall found $50 million to avoid teacher layoffs, we’re discussing the aftermath of what one city councilmember described as police “brutality” in the gayborhood after Pride celebrations, and we’re analyzing the real political meaning behind District Attorney Larry Krasner’s unusual letter delivery to Mayor Cherelle Parker. And for our City Cast Philly Neighbors, in our bonus segment host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz tell you about four brand new public outdoor spaces in the city that you’re going to want to check out this summer.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- Philly schools will not cut 340 classroom jobs amid budget cuts, Mayor Parker says
- Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announces
- Philly DA Larry Krasner requests more money for funding from mayor and more meetings
- Market Street in Old City gets a $16 million glow-up in time for America 250
- New public space that floats on the Schuylkill River arrives at Bartram's Gardens
- SEPTA reopens long-shuttered South Broad Concourse in Center City Philadelphia
- City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride
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