Regional Roundup – 04/29/19

This week: an update on the 76ers, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia Alan Butkovitz, and solar energy in Philly.

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Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin plays the big drum during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 122-100. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin plays the big drum during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 122-100. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Guests: Mike Sielski, Alan Butkovitz, Emily Schapira

On Monday’s Regional Roundup: Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist MIKE SIELSKI fills us in on the 76ers playoff run. Then, we kick off the Regional Roundup’s series of interviews with candidates for Philadelphia Mayor with former City Controller ALAN BUTKOVITZ. Lastly; Philadelphia is pushing solar to residents with a new group buying program the offers free assessments and discounts for installation. We’ll talk about Solarize Philadelphia with EMILY SCHAPIRA, executive director for the Philadelphia Energy Authority.

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