In an unexpected move, President Trump commuted former local labor leader John Dougherty’s six-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz give the details on what Johnny Doc is up to given his newfound freedom – and the $1.6 million in restitution he no longer has to pay. On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Philadelphians grapple with the loss and honor the memory of victims. Plus, our City Cast Philly Neighbors are getting a curated selection of all the must-have Eagles merch to don this season. 

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

• Johnny Doc is a free man after President Donald Trump cut his six-year prison term short
• John Dougherty and Bobby Henon found guilty at federal bribery trial, upending city politics and organized labor
• John Dougherty found guilty in union embezzlement trial, his second felony conviction in as many years
• Former Philly union boss John Dougherty released from federal prison  
• This Philadelphia man lost a friend in the 9/11 attacks. He now offers hugs to the world in his friend’s memory
• 25 years later: Philly events to commemorate 9/11
• Memorial to honor Philadelphia's 9/11 victims 
• Where To Find Eagles Merch in Philly

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