Sixers Arena Revealed, Homelessness Rises & Phillies Roll into Red October
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It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker outlining details for a center city Sixers arena, a former state representative landing a job with the Sheriff’s Department after being convicted of stealing from a nonprofit, and the Phillies becoming National League East champs for the first time since 2011. Plus, your choice of the best cheesesteaks in the city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilusea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia and O.J. Spivey, sports correspondent for The Philadelphia Tribune.
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- Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker to hold news conference today on Sixers proposed Center City arena
- Homelessness rises in Philadelphia for third straight year
- Sheriff's office hires disgraced former lawmaker
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