EPISODE · Oct 6, 2023 · 22 MIN
Overdose Deaths Rise, Penn’s COVID Cash Cow, & Phillies Playoffs Update
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It’s the Friday news roundup! Dive into the Nobel Prize-winning research that made the University of Pennsylvania over a billion dollars, what's driving an increase in fatal drug overdose in Philly, and what’s next in the Phillies' postseason run. Lead producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Marco Cerino, staff writer at the Philadelphia Tribune, Abraham Gutman, health reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and O.J. Spivey, sports and culture writer for The Philadelphia Tribune. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philadelphia sees surge in Black overdose deaths Scientists’ Nobel-winning vaccine research brought Penn prestige — and a whole lotta money To learn how you can prevent a fatal overdose, sign up for a free virtual overdose prevention and reversal training here. Want some more Philly news? 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 or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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