FDR Park Floods, Trump Erases History & SEPTA Preps for Cuts
A daytime shooting at a rec center reminded us this week that even though our homicide numbers are at historic lows, gun violence still plagues our city and claims the youngest of victims. In our Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also look at why flooding in FDR park is going to continue, how President Trump is seeking to erase history at Independence Mall, and when we’re finally going to get a state budget approved so SEPTA service doesn’t get cut by 45 percent.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- A boy and girl, ages 10 and 11, and 3 others wounded by gunfire outside rec center in West Philly
- No end in sight for constant flooding of FDR Park road
- Trump Told Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged.
- More than a dozen slavery displays in Philly, including at Washington’s former home, have been flagged for a Trump admin review
- Republicans across the country are pushing bills to stop government 'weather modification'
- Critical state payments to schools, county child welfare agencies will be delayed as budget impasse continues
- As SEPTA cuts loom, patience is wearing thin for Democrats in Harrisburg
- Final design for Philly's Sadie T. M. Alexander statue unveiled
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay connected to City Cast Philly and get ready to join the local conversation.
Latest Episodes
Can Slot Machines At Your Corner Store Save PA’s Budget?
Pennsylvania’s state budget is due next week. It’s the state’s plan on how to spend money and support the services we rely on – public sc...
Where's the World Cup Boost? Plus, Rocky Takeover & City Loses Latest Slavery Exhibit Fight
World Cup soccer fans are taking over the Rocky steps and Lemon Hill Fan Fest, but are small businesses feeling a boost? Host Trenae Nuri...
Why You Can Fish (But Not Swim) in the Schuylkill
The Schuylkill River flows 137 miles through Schuylkill, Berks, Montgomery, Chester, and Philadelphia Counties before reaching the Delawa...
Stuck in Traffic? These Philly Bike Routes Keep You Moving
From scenic riverfronts to car-free paths to wooded gravel roads, the Philly area has some amazing bike trails, whatever your experience...
Can Philly Stop Its Festivals From Leaving for Jersey?
Yet another thing that makes Philadelphia so great is that there are races, rowing competitions, and a random assortment of other special...
Can We Keep the Bathrooms After 250th? Plus, Slavery Exhibit Deadline & Dems' Infighting
Why are this summer’s tourists the primary beneficiary of new stuff from the city, like bathrooms and bike racks and new open spaces? Wha...
How Much Are We Supposed to Tip?
The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and soccer fans from around the world are here in Philly. But some countries have a different tippin...
'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake’s — Presented By City Cast Philly
Do you know how many parks Philly has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast...
‘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 aftermat...
Why You Need To Go to the Odunde Street Festival This Year
Odunde, the largest African American street festival in the nation, returns to Philly on Sunday, June 14, with hundreds of thousands expe...