Parking Crackdown, Biden Loses Ground in PA & Police Watchdog's New Boss
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s crackdown on illegally parked vehicles and a new poll that takes a look at where the presidential candidates stand with PA voters. Plus, what the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission leader, Tonya McClary, plans for the watchdog group. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by two reporters from The Philadelphia Inquirer: political reporter Julia Terruso and criminal justice and law enforcement reporter Rodrigo Torrejón.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- PPA begins issuing tickets, fines amid crackdown on ADA mobility violations in Philadelphia
- Biden is struggling in Pa. — even with his base — as voters prefer Trump on major issues. Here are takeaways from a new Inquirer/NYT/Siena poll.
- Philly’s police oversight commission has a new director after a tumultuous year. Here’s what Tonya McClary wants for the agency.
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- Email: water.construction@phila.gov
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