'Smoke-Free SEPTA,' FDR Park Lawsuit & Philly News Quiz

We’re back with another midweek news roundup. Today’s topics include a new lawsuit attempting to stop the $250+ million renovations at FDR Park and SEPTA’s latest campaign to get people to stop smoking on the train. Plus, we’ve got a news quiz for you, featuring even more recent headlines! Executive producer Laura Benshoff is filling in for host Trenae Nuri and recaps these news stories and more with producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.

Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

• “This isn’t route 420”: Smoke-Free SEPTA works to curb smoking on public transit
• ‘Smoke-free SEPTA’ marks the latest effort to discourage Philly riders from lighting up on the subway
• Tree clearing in FDR Park gets approval from Philly zoning board
• South Philly residents sue city, demand injunction on FDR Park makeover

For more information on the stories in our news quiz (and some spoilers), check out these links: Question 1, Question 2, Question 3 and Question 4.

Check out our episodes from 2022 about the FDR Park Plan here and here. 

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