It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the continued bike lane controversy in Center City, hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 picketing this week because their contracts have expired, state budget delays putting SEPTA’s future at risk, and Nas performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann. Plus, host Trenae Nuri complains about potholes and executive producer Matt Katz dreams about a mysterious South Philly pool.
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Man who struck and killed CHOP doctor riding bicycle while driving drunk sentenced to 6 to 20 years in prison
How To Fix an Intersection
Where potholes rule: Ranking Philly’s most plagued neighborhoods
Video shows vandal destroying North Philadelphia bar: 'It's wrecked'
As Philly residents and schools brace for SEPTA cuts and late state funds, there’s no rush for a budget in Harrisburg
The property housing a former South Philly pool club is for sale and going viral
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