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September 3, 2026

Should PA Ban Flock Cameras? Plus, Museum Closing & Unique Philly Food Experiences

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Should PA Ban Flock Cameras? Plus, Museum Closing & Unique Philly Food Experiences

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We’re talking about why the Academy of Natural Science Museum is planning to close its doors, and why PA lawmakers want to ban automated license plate readers. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Abby Fritz and local community organizer Cassidy Leyendecker to talk about these stories and their favorite Philly food experiences: Which ones are really worth the price?

Abby wrote about the 24-hour cheese vending machine in 2024.

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