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Back to EpisodesPhilly Police’s $1B Pitch, Tenants’ Rights Showdown & Wild World Cup Prices
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It’s the Friday news roundup! Today, we bring you the latest in the battle between landlords and renters’ rights advocates over a package of bills that aim to protect tenants. We’ll break down the budget Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has requested. And: could a beloved Philly sports tradition be under threat this summer? Plus, members get an extra segment with our hot takes on upcoming changes to Philly Pride. All of this and more with host Trenae Nuri and senior producer Abby Fritz.
An earlier version of this episode said the Philadelphia Police Department asked for an increase of $1 billion in its budget for the 2027 fiscal year. That was inaccurate. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is requesting a total of about $1 billion for the department in the 2027 fiscal year.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- Philly police tout homicide decline, request nearly $1B for next year's budget
- Philly police to produce annual report for city officials on drone use
- Philadelphia police expand drone use, but with little oversight from above
- Some cities are raising transportation fares for FIFA, will SEPTA?
- Tailgating will be allowed at Lincoln Financial Field during 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, source says
- Pride festivities relocate to Benjamin Franklin Parkway this June
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