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It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include Philly’s next police commissioner, a new city holiday honoring Rocky Balboa, and how a local artist is honoring Philly sports stars. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Anna Orso, City Hall reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Beatrice Forman, general assignment reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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• Eagles’ Jason Kelce added to a mural featuring Jalen Hurts, Joel Embiid, and Bryce Harper in South Philly

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