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Waymo Comes to Town, Fetterman Votes for War & Philly Drinks for America’s 250th

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It's the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk through whether City Council has the power to regulate driverless vehicles. Also, there are new $10 bus rides going to over 50 northeastern cities and a new hotel cocktail program is inspired by the country's 250th anniversary. Plus, City Cast Philly Neighbors can play along in the members-only segment as Trenae's knowledge on the upcoming primary election is tested. 

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

  • Concerns over driverless cars in Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia officials question city’s lack of power over driverless cars
  • City Council committee hearing on Waymo
  • OurBus to offer $10 bus fares out of Philadelphia for nearly three weeks
  • Philly unveils parking crackdown near World Cup Fan Festival 
  • Lemon Hill Temporary Residential Parking Permits
  • John Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump's war in Iran
  • Spirit of 76 Cocktails 
  • The boozy business of the American Revolution went down in Philly bars
  • So Much Madeira
  • What To Know Before You Head to the Polls on May 19

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