City Hall Bike Lane Pause, 100+ Days Without State Budget & Art Museum Rebrands
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It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the real-world impacts of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, the very expensive state Supreme Court justice election, the City Hall bike lane project suddenly in limbo, and the new name and logo for the Philadelphia Art Museum. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also dish about a new steakhouse that opened this week, and weekend plans in the city.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It’s a ‘colossal loss.’
- City Hall bike lane faces unclear future after Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffery Young pumps the brakes on support
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new name and other plans to revive attendance
- Thousands of Pa. college students wait for key financial aid due to state budget impasse
- A court race in Pennsylvania quietly has major implications for 2028
- Lots of harsh rhetoric, little progress at Pa. Capitol on months-overdue budget
- F&M Poll: Pennsylvanians Say Government, Politicians Biggest Problem Facing State
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