Regional Roundup – 11/11/19

On today's Regional Roundup - Philadelphia councilmember Helen Gym, helping veterans transition after service, and sports stadiums create rooms for children with autism.

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(photo credit, Philadelphia Eagles)

(photo credit, Philadelphia Eagles)

Guests: Helen Gym, Alex Archawski, Uma Srivastava

On this week’s Regional Roundup; we’ll talk with Philadelphia City Councilmember HELEN GYM about the recent city election results, and what’s ahead for the city government in the coming year. Then, in honor of Veteran’s Day, we’ll talk with ALEX ARCHAWSKI of the Greater Philadelphia Veteran’s Network about the difficulty veterans have transitioning into the private sector upon returning home from military service. We’ll also hear about special rooms at Lincoln Financial Field designed for children with autism to be able to enjoy the big game in a calmer atmosphere. We’ll talk with UMA SRIVASTAVA , COO of KultureCity, about introducing these types of environments in stadiums across America.

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