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💰 Former UArts Employees Waiting for Payroll Clarity

A lawyer representing the University of the Arts told a judge this week that the school is trying to raise the money it needs to pay 60 days of wages to its laid-off employees. [WHYY]

• August benefits and salary are an “expectation, not a promise,” the lawyer said. [Inquirer 🔒]
• Context: Here’s our look back at UArts’ sudden shutdown last month. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

3 Deadly or Critical Crashes Within Hours

Two separate Wednesday evening car crashes claimed the lives of a pedestrian in his 50s and a 30-year-old cyclist who was a resident at CHOP. Earlier in the day, a driver in East Germantown fled after striking a 26-year-old woman who was crossing the street and is now in critical condition. [CBS3]

• Related: For eight years, the city has had a “Vision Zero” plan for eliminating traffic deaths in Philly — but lots of work remains. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

⚽ Union Player Sets MLS Record

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan, a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union, became the youngest person ever to compete in a Major League Soccer game on Wednesday night. [6ABC]

🍦 I Scream, You Scream

Sunday is National Ice Cream Day — if you’re looking for some of Philly’s top places to grab a scoop, we’ve got you covered. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

• Some local spots have weekend deals or specials, including Vanderwende’s, Franklin Fountain, and Bredenbeck’s. [Instagram]

This Week’s Big News Items, Explained

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’ve got the details on how Bartram's Garden officials responded over a “potential chemical contamination,” the resignation of two Philly state legislators, and the TikTok controversy at Great Valley School District. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri is joined by Philadelphia Inquirer education reporter Maddie Hanna, state government reporter Gillian McGoldrick, and environmental reporter Frank Kummer.