It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s episode covers why SEPTA transit officers went on strike, turnover at the highest levels of the University of Pennsylvania, and why PREIT, owner of several area malls, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ryan Mulligan, higher education reporter at the Philadelphia Business Journal, Paul Schwedelson, real estate reporter at the Philadelphia Business Journal, and Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:
SEPTA transit police are on strike
PREIT files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, agrees to relinquish stake in Fashion District
University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill resigns amid turmoil
University of Pennsylvania board chair Scott Bok resigns in fallout over antisemitism on campus
Tip of the Week resources:
Fashion District
Selfies with Santa & The Grinch
Breakfast With Santa & Friends
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