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SEPTA Union Contract Expires, Strong Voter Turnout & Why Art Museum CEO Was Really Fired

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It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the relatively high voter turnout in this week’s election and what that says about Philly (and Trump). Plus: SEPTA has new challenges, hotel workers have a new contract, 76ers Joel Embiid isn’t playing much (but just sold his penthouse), and did the termination of the CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum have something to do with DEI? Host Trenae Nuri and Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, also tell you what’s going on this weekend, from a free breakfast to the Rocky Run. 

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

  • Sasha Suda Out as CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum
  • The Philadelphia Art Museum rebrand surprised locals and board members. Is it as bad as some say?
  • The Museum Will Welcome You Now
  • After a brutal year, SEPTA and its largest union are negotiating a new contract — again
  • 76ers star Joel Embiid fined $50,000 for lewd gesture
  • Joel Embiid's Center City penthouse with rooftop pool sells at discount for $3.6M
  • Dugan concedes while lashing out at Krasner: ‘We cannot allow this disaster to continue unchecked’
  • After landslide win, Philly DA Larry Krasner sidestepped policy details, swiped at Trump, and ignored his opponent

    • And here is some information and resources from the city on the food security emergency: 

    • Philadelphia Food & Meal Finder
    • City of Philadelphia Launches It’s “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan” Response to Impacts on SNAP Benefits

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