It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, Frank Kummer, environmental reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Anthony Wood, environmental reporter covering the atmosphere at the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss the city’s air quality from Canadian wildfires, mayoral candidates want to do debates before the general election in November and why the city is denying block party permits. 

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More smoke forecast for Philly’s skies today; city says to avoid going outdoors, unnecessary driving

At ‘purple,’ it’s the most unhealthful day for air quality in Philadelphia since 2008. What does that mean?

Canadian smoke is filling Philly’s skies and is expected to linger through Wednesday

Philadelphia mayoral candidate wants to debate

Philadelphia denying block parties over public safety threats

Philly’s Cooling Resources Map

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