🗣️ Philly protests to counter Trump inauguration

📘 The Eagles Have Made This Author Phamous

Keep an eagle eye out for this face at the Linc on Sunday: Jim Murphy. His book was made a best-seller by A.J. Brown flipping through it during the Packers game, and now he'll attend the playoff game against the Rams. On today’s Friday News Round Up, City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri reads an excerpt from Murphy's “Inner Excellence” – plus, the team discusses the new candidate for district attorney, reactions to the Sixers arena switcheroo, and how Starbucks won’t let us pee for free (again).

🚌 Germantown’s Having Another Revolution

After years of delays, surveys, and meetings, SEPTA’s Bus Revolution is finally here. It feels like we’ve been talking about this since the Battle of Germantown in 1777. The transit authority’s reconfiguration of its bus network will begin next month in the northwest section of the city with the renaming of bus lines, route changes, and increased frequency. [🎧 City Cast Philly, Germantown Info Hub]

🏛️ Bidding Wars Continue For UArts Properties

The Curtis Institute of Music outbid Temple University to buy the Art Alliance Building on Rittenhouse Square, owned by the out-of-business University of the Arts, for $7.6 million. Curtis President Robert Díaz said the institute’s current facilities are at “maximum capacity.” Temple did land the UArts’ Terra Hall property for its new Center City campus. [WHYY]

📣 Marches and Music To Take Over Center City

Local groups have planned several actions in Center City ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Actions include a free concert organized by HIAS Philadelphia with performances from immigrant and refugee musicians and protests outside City Hall focused on civil, immigrant, and reproductive rights. [🔒 The Inquirer]

This week has been packed with headlines, from drama surrounding the Sixers arena to a new contender in the district attorney race – plus a book gaining traction thanks to an Eagle. Ready to test your knowledge with this week's trivia news quiz?

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