Redeveloping Former PES Site, Temple’s Acting President, & Trade School Groundbreaking
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.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
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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