UArts Suddenly Closes, 4th Street Deli Reopens, Nike’s Philly Dunk
It’s another midweek news roundup! The team talks about why the University of the Arts will close later this week, as well as the closing (and subsequent reopening) of Famous 4th Street Deli after health code violations. Plus, a Philly news quiz that you can play along with. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by producer Abby Fritz and arts and culture contributor Charles Tyson Jr.
Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- The University of the Arts is closing June 7, its president says
- University of the Arts students protest their school’s stunning closure — a shutdown unprecedented in recent higher ed history
- Famous 4th Street Deli is shut down over health issues; owner says they ‘dropped the ball’
- Famous 4th Street Deli reopens after a ‘small army’ fixes health issues
Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead):
- Sneakerheads line up for Nike Dunk Low ‘Philly’ shoes at Center City store
- The story behind the Nike ‘Philly’ Dunks, featuring a color-changing swoosh and plenty of local Easter eggs
- Philly starts the hunt for an intercity bus station near 30th Street
Read more about food safety inspections in Philly here.
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