Message in a Bottle Mystery, ‘Worst Roommate Ever’ Movie, Philly Fountain Turns 100

It’s another midweek news roundup. We’re talking about the story behind a mysterious message in a bottle that washed up in Ocean City, New Jersey, and a local ‘Worse Roommate Ever’ story is getting turned into a movie. Plus, we have a Philly news quiz that you can play along with. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Story of Philly squatter from Netflix's 'Worst Roommate Ever' to be made into movie Worst Roommate Ever ‘Bridesmaids’ Director Paul Feig to Helm Bad Roommate Thriller for Blumhouse Did the world’s oldest message in a bottle just wash up on a beach in Ocean City? Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at rally for Kamala Harris with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer SEPTA to test solar-powered screens at bus stops that would give riders real-time info Swann Memorial Fountain turns 100 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 sponsor of this July 30th episode: Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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