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.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- 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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