It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about DEI rollbacks happening at local universities, Philly’s District Attorney race is officially on with two Democratic contenders, and the final voyage for the SS United States. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colon.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Independence park and local FAA office caught in federal firing spree
U.S. Department of Education Directs Schools to End Racial Preferences
Temple reviewing DEI policies following nationwide letter from Department of Education
Penn strips central DEI website as ‘review’ of programs begins
Philly DA Larry Krasner believes his campaign can be the beginning of the end for the Trump administration
New York coalition beg Trump to save SS United States
With more than $40 million spent, the SS United States has finally left Philadelphia after almost 30 years
IDEAL hosts Black at Temple town hall with diversity under attack
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