Return-To-Office Policy Battle, PA’s License Plate Redesign, & Wawa’s Superfan
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker defending her return-to-office policy, and a lawsuit trying to block it. Plus, Pennsylvania’s license plate redesign, how to stay cool in Philly’s extreme heat, and some of the most Philly things we saw on social media this week. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mike D’Onofrio, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Alex Hillman, co-founder of Indy Hall Clubhouse.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- The Best Ways To Stay Cool in Philly
- How To Keep Your Dog Safe in the Philly Heat
- Mayor Cherelle Parker defends her strict return-to-office policy for city workers a day before the dispute heads to court
- Wawa fan collects every order slip from 000-999 then asks ‘What do I do with my life now?’
- Wawa to close Port Richmond store after 45 years
- Check out the Bungee Brand’s Poncho: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8u77vSur_s/
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is debuting a new license plate in 2025! Sign up to be first to get one of the new license plates.
- Indy Hall Reading Club
Listen to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s press conference on her return-to-office policy on the city’s Facebook page.
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