Episode Details

It’s the Friday News Round-up, with host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz. We’re discussing joy in Philly schools, and how new rules on bathroom breaks and half-days might affect that. Also, why was Marsha’s on South Street – a queer-owned women’s sports bar – inspected by the police on a busy night? And the World Cup is less than 100 days away: Time to pick which team playing in Philly you’re going to support. 

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

• Philly kids get guaranteed recess, bathroom, and water breaks for the first time under a new school wellness policy
• These parents want a ‘chief of joy’ for Philly schools. Here’s why.
• Philadelphia schools eliminate half days, guarantee bathroom breaks
• ‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Sixth Season on ABC
• Owner says South Street bar unfairly targeted after anonymous, unfounded tips prompt police response
• City Cast Philly: A Women's Sports Renaissance in Philly
• Philadelphia gearing up for 2026 FIFA World Cup with "'How Do You Phan?" campaign
• City Cast Philly: The One Book Philly Is Reading, Starting Now

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