Episode Details

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Chris Palmer, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Lauren Cristella, Interim President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The Committee of 70. We discuss how two men broke out of the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, this week's historic primary election, and the Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Love Your Park Week.

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

The second man who escaped from a Philadelphia jail last week was captured Wednesday morning, police say

How did two prisoners escape from a Philly jail? As the search continues, an investigation is looking for answers.

How Cherelle Parker won the primary: Black voters, a boost from labor, and a personal story of Philly grit

After a Race Centered on Gun Violence, Cherelle Parker Wins Philadelphia Democratic Mayoral Primary

Everything you need to know about Love Your Park Week 2023

Here’s your guide to all the fun activities you can get into this season at Fairmount Park. 

Pizza Places mentioned in this episode: 

Down Norf

Joe’s Pizza Philly

Pizza Shackamaxon