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Back to Episodes30th Street Station Scandal, Neighbors Beefing with Angelo’s & Philly Is Safer
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It's the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about a new report showing Philly is safer (even if the rent is still too high). We’re digging into an Amtrak bribery scandal involving Bruno Mars tickets, a $4,700 dog, and cigars at Ashton’s. And we’ve got the story on why Bella Vista neighbors are beefing with Angelo’s Pizzeria.
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- Popular Angelo’s Pizzeria is not popular among neighbors as they speak out on quality of life issues
- Advocates ask city for $1.8 million for deportation defense
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