‘Most Valuable Philadelphian,’ Mayor Parker vs. Municipal Unions, Future of Rizzo Statue

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include Mayor Parker’s new return-to-office policy for city workers and how people are responding to the mandate, as well as updates on the Frank Rizzo statue lawsuit and its possible return. Plus, the local celebrity who has been dubbed “Most Valuable Philadelphian” by the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Jake Blumgart, commercial real estate reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Mike D’Onofrio, reporter at Axios Philadelphia. 

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

• Who’s "The Most Valuable Philadelphian"? Find out here. 
• Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return-to-office policy caused a rift with union leaders. Here’s what could happen next.
• Scoop: Philadelphia's Frank Rizzo statue may return to supporters

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