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It’s another midweek roundup! Today’s topics include the latest from the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania and updates on the lawsuit filed by Philly residents over the city’s makeover of FDR Park. Plus, we test your knowledge with a Philly news quiz. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri is joined by the Daily Pennsylvanian’s Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich, executive producer Laura Benshoff, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.
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Here's where things stand one week since Penn ordered the Gaza Solidarity Encampment to disband
Following week-long silence from Penn, faculty and admin. work to advance encampment negotiations
Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
Orphans’ Court won’t hear FDR Park lawsuit in win for city, renovation supporters
Despite pitched opposition, city begins cutting down heritage trees at FDR Park
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