Anti-ICE legislation, winter storm fallout, and slavery exhibits removed

January 31
33 mins

Episode Description

The region has been battling snow, ice, and frigid cold all week. We take a look at the impact, from streets to schools. Plus, Philadelphia has been pushing back against the Trump administration with bills that would limit ICE and a lawsuit over the removal of slavery exhibits at the President's House. We also hear about a potential new life for Crozer hospitals and an extension for Center City Restaurant Week.

00:00 Intro

02:00 The biggest snowstorm in a decade

06:51 Schools and SEPTA recovering from the storm

12:51 City Council introduces ICE OUT bills

18:16 The fight over slavery exhibits on Independence Mall

24:02 Plans to reopen shuttered medical buildings in Delaware County

29:03 Center City Restaurant Week extended after being interrupted by storm

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