Regional Roundup – 02/08/21

This week; remembering legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank Patrick Harker, and South Jersey soul singer Mary Cross.

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Temple University guard Eddie Jones, right, keeps basketball coach John Chaney in a headlock as they walk off the court after their practice session at the USAir Arena, Thursday, Match 17, 1994. (AP Photo/Ted Mathias)

Temple University guard Eddie Jones, right, keeps basketball coach John Chaney in a headlock as they walk off the court after their practice session at the USAir Arena, Thursday, Match 17, 1994. (AP Photo/Ted Mathias)

On this week’s Regional Roundup; We’ll remember the life of legendary Temple University Basketball coach John Cheney. WHYY’s AVI WOLFMAN-ARENT will join us from the scene of his viewing, and then Inquirer sports writer MIKE JENSEN will tell us about the life and work of this towering figure. Then, PATRICK HARKER, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will give us his outlook on the local and national economy as the new year begins, the pandemic continues, and a new Presidential administration comes into power. We’ll also get music and conversation from South Jersey soul singer MARY CROSS, who’s work with renowned Philadelphia producers and musicians has garnered worldwide attention.

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