Predatory Towing, the New ’SEPTA Metro,’ and Embiid Busts Record

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Listen to hear about the Sixers’ Joel Embiid’s historic 70-point game, SEPTA's updated branding and new countdown clocks, and how you can protect yourself from predatory towing fees after a crash. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ximena Conde, general assignment reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and O.J. Spivey, sports contributor at The Philadelphia Tribune.

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• Joel Embiid sets career-high with 70 points, breaking 76ers' record
• Where Joel Embiid’s 70-point game ranks among the best performances in Philly sports history
• Countdown clocks arrive at more stations along Market-Frankford Line
• Predatory towing is ‘a crime we all pay for.’ Here’s how to avoid it.
• High towing bills after crashes leave drivers frustrated and confused

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