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Waymo Comes to Town, Fetterman Votes for War & Philly Drinks for America’s 250th
30 minutes Posted May 15, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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It's the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk through whether City Council has the power to regulate driverless vehicles. Also, there are new $10 bus rides going to over 50 northeastern cities and a new hotel cocktail program is inspired by the country's 250th anniversary. Plus, City Cast Philly Neighbors can play along in the members-only segment as Trenae's knowledge on the upcoming primary election is tested. 
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 
Concerns over driverless cars in Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials question city’s lack of power over driverless cars
City Council committee hearing on Waymo
OurBus to offer $10 bus fares out of Philadelphia for nearly three weeks
Philly unveils parking crackdown near World Cup Fan Festival 
Lemon Hill Temporary Residential Parking Permits
John Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump's war in Iran
Spirit of 76 Cocktails 
The boozy business of the American Revolution went down in Philly bars
So Much Madeira
What To Know Before You Head to the Polls on May 19
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