Philly Pride, New Safety Plan at Temple, Free Sunscreen at Parks
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly arts & culture contributor, Charles Tyson, Jr., and PhillyVoice staff writer Maggie Mancini. They discuss Philly Pride festivities, Temple University’s new public safety plan, and a free sunscreen program now at Pennsylvania's state parks.
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Philly Pride, a contentious event in recent years, is scheduled for June 4, 2023
Philly Pride March and Festival: Here's the parade route, road closures and other event details
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival
To prevent skin cancer, free sunscreen is available at 46 Pennsylvania state parks this summer
When all the campaign signs in Philly will come down
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