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FDR Park Floods, Trump Erases History & SEPTA Preps for Cuts

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A daytime shooting at a rec center reminded us this week that even though our homicide numbers are at historic lows, gun violence still plagues our city and claims the youngest of victims. In our Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also look at why flooding in FDR park is going to continue, how President Trump is seeking to erase history at Independence Mall, and when we’re finally going to get a state budget approved so SEPTA service doesn’t get cut by 45 percent. 

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

  • A boy and girl, ages 10 and 11, and 3 others wounded by gunfire outside rec center in West Philly
  • No end in sight for constant flooding of FDR Park road
  • Trump Told Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged.
  • More than a dozen slavery displays in Philly, including at Washington’s former home, have been flagged for a Trump admin review
  • Republicans across the country are pushing bills to stop government 'weather modification'
  • Critical state payments to schools, county child welfare agencies will be delayed as budget impasse continues
  • As SEPTA cuts loom, patience is wearing thin for Democrats in Harrisburg
  • Final design for Philly's Sadie T. M. Alexander statue unveiled

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