City hopes better economic times are ahead

    Today’s inauguration of Barack Obama has Philadelphians hoping for better economic times. The city faces a growing deficit, library closings, and possible tax increases. So, what can the new administration do for Philadelphia? WHYY’s Susan Phillips has more.

    Today’s inauguration of Barack Obama has Philadelphians hoping for better economic times. The city faces a growing deficit, library closings, and possible tax increases. So, what can the new administration do for Philadelphia? WHYY’s Susan Phillips has more. [audio: reports20090120cityfuture.mp3]

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