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Back to EpisodesRebranding the July 4th Concert, Taxing Airbnbs More Than Hotels & Getting Home Faster After a Ballgame
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It’s the Friday New Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are discussing how Mayor Cherelle Parker has rebranded the Wawa Welcome to America Concert. Also, hotel and Airbnb prices could be going up due to proposed tax bikes. The city and state are teaming up to combat traffic near the stadiums in South Philly. And a special segment for City Cast Philly Neighbors about the rooftop bars with the best views and booze.
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- Mayor Parker says she’ll reduce her hotel tax plan and propose a 6% hike on Airbnb instead
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