Council Weighs ICE Restrictions & School Closures As Philly Digs Out

City Cast Philly · Jan 28, 2026 · 28m

It’s Wednesday, so we’re talking politics. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and political contributor Lauren Vidas discuss how the city handled the snowstorm and the clean-up. Plus, they talk about the school district’s plan to close 20 schools, Mayor Cherelle Parker finally getting City Council approval for her housing plan, and a proposal to limit the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (and their face coverings).

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