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March 31, 2023

Water Panic, Temple President Resigns & New Ballpark Snacks

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Water Panic, Temple President Resigns & New Ballpark Snacks

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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. 


Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 


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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