EPISODE · Jun 9, 2023 · 19 MIN
Smoke Expected to Linger, Mayoral Debates, and the City Blocks Block Parties?
from City Cast Philly · host City Cast
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, Frank Kummer, environmental reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Anthony Wood, environmental reporter covering the atmosphere at the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss the city’s air quality from Canadian wildfires, mayoral candidates want to do debates before the general election in November and why the city is denying block party permits. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: More smoke forecast for Philly’s skies today; city says to avoid going outdoors, unnecessary driving At ‘purple,’ it’s the most unhealthful day for air quality in Philadelphia since 2008. What does that mean? Canadian smoke is filling Philly’s skies and is expected to linger through Wednesday Philadelphia mayoral candidate wants to debate Philadelphia denying block parties over public safety threats Philly’s Cooling Resources Map 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, Frank Kummer, environmental reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Anthony Wood, environmental reporter covering the atmosphere at the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss the city’s air quality from Canadian wildfires, mayoral candidates want to do debates before the general election in November and why the city is denying block party permits. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: More smoke forecast for Philly’s skies today; city says to avoid going outdoors, unnecessary driving At ‘purple,’ it’s the most unhealthful day for air quality in Philadelphia since 2008. What does that mean? Canadian smoke is filling Philly’s skies and is expected to linger through Wednesday Philadelphia mayoral candidate wants to debate Philadelphia denying block parties over public safety threats Philly’s Cooling Resources Map 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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