Recount in Senate Race, 76ers Arena Debate, & Jersey Is Burning
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the recount that’s been ordered in the Pennsylvania Senate race between Dave McCormick and Sen. Bob Casey. We also cover what came out of this week’s City Council hearings on the proposed Sixers arena and why Philly is smelling smoke from New Jersey. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and producer Abby Fritz.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- City Council hears testimony from Parker administration on proposed Sixers arena
- Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
- Pennsylvania Senate race headed to recount as Casey trails McCormick by less than half a point
- Bob Brady’s feud with the Harris campaign reignited long-held criticisms of the city party. But he says he’s not going anywhere.
- N.J. declares drought warning as conditions worsen; state’s biggest water supplier orders mandatory conservation
- South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday
- 14-year-old charged with aggravated arson for allegedly starting 52-acre wildfire in South Jersey
- What does ‘John Wick’ have to do with the N.J. wildfires?
See tips for how to conserve water during this dry spell here.
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