There are fewer than 100 newsstands left in Philly. Thanks to a bill recently signed by Mayor Jim Kenney, these old-school street kiosks — known for selling newspapers and cigarettes — are now allowed to expand their retail offerings. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Jordan Levy, general assignment reporter at Billy Penn, about whether adding flowers and sports apparel will be enough to help keep these businesses afloat. 

Read Jordan’s full story here. 

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