Groundbreaking for Center City hotel, progress at N.J. medical marijuana facility

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    Tom MacDonald has a story on the way for us about a new hotel in Center City. Then it’s back to City Council chambers for the budget hearings.

    Lizz Fiedler is checking in with government watchdog groups and poll operators to find out how the new Pennsylvania voter ID bill will be handled at next week’s primary. Will your poll workers know the rules?
    Peter Crimmins will follow up on the story we told you about yesterday of a culture clash in South Philly over how to use vacant lots. And he’ll check in with a local Pulitzer winner you’ve probably never heard of.

    Emma Jacobs has a story in the works about New Jersey tax incentives.

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    And Maiken Scott is checking in with medical professionals about progress at New Jersey’s medical marijuana facilities.

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