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Penn Encampment Dismantled, 24-Hour Cheese Machine & Philly News Quiz

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It’s another midweek roundup! Today’s topics include an update on the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania and the 24-hour cheese vending machine in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. Plus, we test your knowledge with a Philly news quiz. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.

Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

  • Police in riot gear arrest 33 protesters, including Penn students, at Gaza Solidarity Encampment
  • Penn implements 'added security' for 2024 Commencement, removes details about student procession
  • Philly Gets Its First 24-Hour Cheese Vending Machine
  • The tech powering Philadelphia’s 24/7 cheese dispensary


    • For more background on the Penn encampment from the Daily Pennsylvanian’s Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich, listen here. 

    Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): 

    • How a Restaurant Trademark Battle Erupted Between a Las Vegas and Philly ‘Middle Child’
    • What to know about the Philadelphia Union’s newest — and youngest — player
    • The Worst Cities To Drive In, Ranked


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