2 State Reps Resign, TikTok Controversy, ‘Potential Chemical Contamination’ Near Bartram’s Garden

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’ve got the details on the Bartram's Garden official’s response to a ‘potential chemical contamination’ and Great Valley School District’s reaction to a TikTok controversy. Plus, two Philadelphia state House representatives resigned this week. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Philadelphia Inquirer’s Maddie Hanna, education reporter; Gillian McGoldrick, state government reporter; and Frank Kummer, environmental reporter.   Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Traces of snow observed at Philadelphia airport amid heat wave Two Philly state representatives resign, putting Democrats’ majority in the House on hold once again Bartram’s Garden closes trail because of ‘potential chemical contamination’ nearby Malvern middle schoolers created more than 20 TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers and posted inappropriate content Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School More than 200 people show up at Great Valley school board, pushing back on district’s TikTok response Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.