Budget Impasse Costs Philly, City Hall Bike Lanes & New Historical Markers
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about why our schools are losing millions due to a lack of a state budget – and why Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania treasurer (and gubernatorial candidate), is offering low-interest loans due to the budget impasse. Plus, we chat about the end of AIDS Walk Philly, new historical markers, and a bike lane coming smack in the center of town. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz break down these stories and more.
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- Josh Shapiro’s GOP opponent Stacy Garrity steps in to offer counties $500 million in loans as Pa. budget remains at an impasse
- Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Approves 45 New Historical Markers to Celebrate State History
- Action Wellness Announces End Of AIDS Walk Philly, Plans Legacy Tribute Event To Honor Walk’s 38 Years Of Service
- Temple marching band celebrates 100 years of legacy, life lessons and fun
- Philly schools will borrow up to $1.5 billion to pay for a new teacher contract and other costs
- Pennsylvania’s state budget is nearly 3 months late. Leaders still can’t agree on the basics.
- Construction begins on new bike lane around City Hall
- Philly to get 14 new state historical markers, including for Bellevue hotel, Kensington riots
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