Cue the boxing bell! It’s round 1 between Mayor Parker and Uber, as the two sides duke it out over the administration’s proposed rideshare tax to help fund Philadelphia public schools. Also at City Hall this week, lawmakers moved forward with legislation aimed at limiting ICE’s power in Philly. And the Flyers are Stanley Cup playoffs-bound for the first time in six years (while the Sixers’ postseason prospects look somewhat…dim). Learn about these stories and more, as Matt Leon checks in with KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters to explain major developments from the past week that shaped the region.
00:00 Intro
02:08 Parker vs. Uber, Round 1
08:40 City Council poised to restrict ICE’s activities
13:45 “Rooted in racism”: Black Maternal Health Week continues to fight systemic obstacles
18:18 Nearly a year later, identity of Jane Doe hit-and-run survivor remains a mystery
24:27 Get ready for Flyers (and 76ers) playoff action!
30:13 Philly Pride Festival pivots from the Gayborhood to the Parkway
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