Philly Lawsuit and City Council | The District

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Philadelphia’s being sued! A city councilman is running while indicted! And plans for downsizing the juvenile justice system! Join Amarynth Ruch, Maya Tejada, and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District.

DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

02:53 –  Justice Department sues Philadelphia over Opioid Epidemic

14:10 –  Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wants to downsize juvenile justice system

20:02 – Joining the Philly club: Henon to run while indicted

28:04 – Photo surfaces of Pennsylvania school principal wearing blackface during school event

38:19 – Bill looks to require Philadelphia businesses to accept cash

ATTRIBUTIONS:

Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger