Water Panic, Temple President Resigns & New Ballpark Snacks

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Danya Henniger, director/editor of Billy Penn, and Ben Seal, freelance reporter. We talk about the communication from officials about the safety of Philly’s tap water, Jason Wingard, Temple University’s first Black president, resigning, and the new ballpark snack options at Citizens Bank Park. 

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A short history of (the many) recent environmental mishaps along the Delaware River

Philly’s drinking water will not be impacted by chemical spill, Kenney says; officials say they chose to communicate as much as possible

Philadelphia restaurant owners wished for clearer messaging on water contamination

The Green Living Plan Mayoral Candidate Forum (video recap) 

The Green Living Plan For Philadelphia

Philly Tree Plan

The City’s long-awaited, ambitious tree plan has been released. Here’s what it says, and doesn’t say.

Temple University President Jason Wingard resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

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