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Can the ‘Ikea Boat’ Reinvent Itself?
FromCity Cast Philly
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Docked across the street from the Ikea in South Philly is a giant rusty ship called the SS United States. It was once a luxurious ocean liner, carrying movie stars and former U.S. presidents across the Atlantic Ocean. Think the Titanic — but bigger. However, since 1996 it’s been languishing in Philly. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ximena Conde, breaking news and general assignment reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about new plans to redevelop the SS United States and legal issues the ship’s owners will have to navigate to keep it afloat.
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Read Ximena's full story here.
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We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly.
Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170.
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Released:
Dec 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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