It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Vanessa Maria Graber, News Voices Director at Free Press and President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Philadelphia Chapter, and Lawrence McGlynn, co-host and producer of The Philadelphia Hall Monitor. We talk about ballot deadlines, toxic materials in Philadelphia school buildings, and the food and drink specials from 7am to 9am at for Philly medical workers at CO-OP Restaurant & Bar. 

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Why Philly Residents Want to Rename Taney Street

More than 90 candidates filed to be on Philly’s May 16 primary ballot for mayor, City Council, and row offices

Kenney Presents Proposed Budget to Council

Philly schools knew of damaged asbestos at Building 21 for at least two years before closure

Asbestos closes Simon Gratz Mastery Charter, the second district building this month

Amy’s Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack

University City bar offering 'Sips and Scrubs' happy hour for medical workers

If you want to learn more about how elections work in Pennsylvania, read Title 25: Election Code. 

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Culturefest! happens this weekend at The Penn Museum. This month celebrates diverse women artists and creatives in our region. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly Arts and Culture Contributor Charles Tyson, Jr. talk about the work of Madhusmita Bora from Sattriya Dance Company, who’s carrying a 600-year-old traditional Indian prayer dance forward and performing at Culturefest!

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The city landed a huge honor. We’re officially “certified welcoming” — a title given by Welcoming America — a national nonprofit that promotes economic opportunities for immigrants. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Amy Eusebio, executive director of the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, about what this certification means for Philadelphia and our immigrant communities. 

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Have you ever gone down a Philly sidewalk and suddenly there was a giant construction barrier — and you had to risk your life moving around it? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Inga Saffron, Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic at the Philadelphia Inquirer, about why our sidewalks are such a mess. 

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Last week, Mayor Jim Kenney gave his final budget address. The budget proposal doesn’t raise taxes, gives city employees and low-income Philadelphians free SEPTA rides, and includes more funding for the Police Department. Host Trenae Nuri and Mike D’Onofrio, reporter for Axios Philadelphia, discuss other big ticket items in Kenney’s $6.1 billion proposal.

Did you hear our Tip of the Day and want to find out if you’re owed any unclaimed money? Check out the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Unclaimed Property website.

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It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by city editor at the Philadelphia Tribune, Sharyn Flanagan, and senior reporter for Philadelphia Magazine, Victor Fiorillo, to discuss Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton’s historic rise, former Councilmember Bobby Henon’s sentencing, sit-ins happening at Drexel University, and Peeps-flavored Pepsi. Plus, the group has some recommendations from performances at City Winery to the 2023 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show and Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut of Creed III. 

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McClinton voted Pa. speaker; first Black woman to win post

5 things to know about Joanna McClinton, Pa.’s first Black woman House speaker

Ex-Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3½ years in union bribery case

Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are threatened by climate change

Drexel Community for Justice holds indefinite sit-in

Philly’s Exciting I-95 Capping Project Is Finally Underway

Philly native named 2023 regional youth poet laureate

Does the World Really Need Peeps Pepsi?

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Cannabis law in the Keystone state is different depending on where you live. And while it's hard to say whether Pennsylvania will fully legalize cannabis this year, lawmakers could make other important changes to our cannabis laws. Host Trenae Nuri, City Cast Pittsburgh Lead Producer Megan Harris and Ed Mahon, investigative reporter for Spotlight PA, discuss proposals for decriminalization, DUI protections, and more.

You can read Ed's reporting on the state's cannabis laws here.

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We’ve been talking on the show about the crowded mayor’s race. After all, voters will determine the city’s 100th mayor. In recent weeks, some candidates have picked up support from influential political groups. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly political contributor Denise Clay-Murray discuss if endorsements matter in this political race. 

Watch Denise tonight on The Philadelphia Hall Monitor at 6:00pm on WPPM 106.5FM and PhillyCAM TV. 

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In Pennsylvania, public school teachers can’t legally wear religious garb while working. PA's the only state that still has such a ban. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Aubri Juhasz, WHYY’s education reporter, about a push to get rid of the ban this legislative session. 

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Each week this month, we’ve been highlighting stories of Black Philadelphians doing incredible work in our city. And in the final week, host Trenae Nuri talks with Ajoa Abrokwa, founder of She is Focused, about how her healing journey lead her to having a renewed spirit in the great outdoors. Plus, she’s building a community of other women and girls to share a passion for cycling.

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