SEPTA Cuts, Pat Dugan Switches to GOP & Best of Philly
It's the Friday News roundup! Life-changing SEPTA cuts are happening – host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz explain why. We also talk about how Pat Dugan, who challenged District Attorney Larry Krasner for the Democratic primary, is switching teams. Plus: The fate of the Frank Rizzo statue, a new doggy social club, and our favorites from the Best of Philly Soiree at the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- PA Senate advances $47.7B budget, transit spending plan
- Former Democratic challenger Pat Dugan is now Republican challenger in race for Philadelphia district attorney
- Frank Rizzo statue to return to committee of supporters, but an agreement with city says it can only be displayed on private property
- Another dog-friendly bar is coming to Manayunk in the former Bark Social spot
- Best of Philly 2025
Listen to our interviews with District Attorney Larry Krasner and challenger Pat Dugan during their campaigns for the Democratic primary district attorney seat a few months back.
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