Sixers Arena Vote Delayed, New Bike Lane Law & Where's LeCount Street?
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We talk about why City Council delayed the vote on the Sixers arena proposal and how a new law bans stopping, even for a minute, in bike lanes. Also, Caroline LeCount gets a street named after her, finally, and Philly has a first snow, already. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- Philly may get its first (barely) measurable snowfall of the season Thursday
- Philly City Council postpones vote on the proposed 76ers arena as negotiations continue
- Drivers can no longer stop, stand or park in bike lanes in Philly
- Philly Mayor signs bill to rename Taney Street to honor civil rights champion
- Why Philly Residents Want to Rename Taney Street
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