CHOP garage collapse, and America 250 may draw less tourism than we thought

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A parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry leaves three dead and two injured, with reporters rushing to the unstable scene.

The episode begins with host Sabrina Boyd-Circa introducing the week's top stories, starting with a tragic parking garage collapse at 30th and Grace Ferry Avenue. Reporter Mike DiNardo describes the scene where a seven-story garage under construction pancaked, killing three workers and injuring two others. He notes the lack of urgent rescue activity due to structural instability and mentions that OSHA will investigate the cause. Next, City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb discusses tourism forecasts for America 250 events, predicting flat travel despite earlier expectations, citing economic factors like gas prices and tariffs. The episode then shifts to the closure of the former World Cafe Live, now called World Stage, where bartenders were arrested for serving alcohol without a valid liquor license, amid ongoing bankruptcy and eviction issues. Reporter Matt Coughlin explains the miscommunications that led to the arrests. Following that, Shara Day Howard covers the replacement of a Cesar Chavez mural in North Philadelphia with one of Dolores Huerta, responding to sexual abuse allegations against Chavez and highlighting community accountability. Justin Udo previews the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronamink Golf Club, expected to draw 200,000 visitors and bring $125 million in economic impact. Finally, Connor Barkon details a unique vinyl album from Greatest Hits Record Store that captures the sounds of Delaware County, featuring 92 tracks of local humor and life. The episode wraps with sponsor messages and closing remarks.

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A Philadelphia-area roundup follows a collapse, a softer tourism outlook, and a licensing dispute through their local consequences.

The Week in Philly keeps its focus on Philadelphia-area stories that are still taking shape after the first headline. The Grays Ferry parking lot collapse remains without a clear explanation for what set off the chain reaction, and Mike DiNardo's account gives the public-safety…

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