Conservative Summit in Philly, Driving I-95 Again, Alternative Walking Tours
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn. They discuss why the conservative school board group Moms for Liberty is hosting a summit in Philly this weekend, the new temporary lanes on I-95, and some alternative walking tours in the city that explore more than just colonial history.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Temporary I-95 lanes are open for traffic; Philly mascots are among the first to cross
What to know about Moms for Liberty, the book-ban backers hosting a summit in Philly this week
Alt Philly history: Walking tours to explore the city’s diverse cultural heritage
Yeho Bostick Celebration of Life
Free Stuff To Do This Summer in Philly
Your Guide to the Perfect Phillies Game
Your Guide to Philly Concerts This Summer
Dog-Friendly Philadelphia Summer Events
What to Eat in Philly This Summer
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