It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Oliver Sabo, staff writer at Temple News, and independent journalist, Kyle Bagenstose. We discuss what’s happening at the former oil refinery site in South Philly, city council talks about teen programs for the summer, and Temple University named its new acting president. 

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Temple welcomes JoAnne Epps at introductory press conference

Philadelphia’s Next Mayor – Democratic Primary Debate on FOX 29

Will the new owners of the shuttered PES refinery bring blue skies or dreams denied to South Philadelphia?

Ongoing Threat from Plant behind March Chemical Spill

Philly sheriff denies misuse of funds when requesting pay raises for herself and top staff

City Council members discuss teen programs, police recruitment ahead of summertime

Paul Robeson High senior accepted to Harvard, first in school’s history

‘A dream come true’: YouthBuild Philly celebrates permanent home for public charter school

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