Julio Rodriguez

Philly resident, born and raised in Chicago (the city not the suburbs). OPINIONS ARE MY OWN

[Julio Rodriguez @jrodri87]

@DPearsonPHL This is confirmation I’m going to need to keep my indego pass year round. I’ve got to pick up a kid using the B. Otherwise I incur a $5 a minute last fee if I don’t arrive on time.

[Pablo Manríquez @PabloReports]

The Darkest Chapter of Immigration Enforcement Starts Now — a rare and sobering news column tonight by me:
https://t.co/a43C6asfzQ

[Rep. Lizzie Fletcher @RepFletcher]

From denying asylum to canceling naturalization ceremonies, the Trump administration has discriminated against immigrants from 39 countries seeking security and opportunity in the United States.

@RepJayapal and I led our colleagues in opposing this cruel policy and I am glad to see it struck down for now. https://t.co/ul73Hj1M62

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: A federal judge said the Trump administration must restart applications for asylum and other immigration processing. https://t.co/J6qdEVUSM9

[bebo, chicago rat czar 🐀 @BebopOtt]

my name's Susana Mendoza and I'm here to say:
If Trump deports you to prison, that's A-OKAY 👍👍

[Evan Konigsberg @evanknowsball]

Philly-based soccer fans: your ultimate guide to watch parties, fan festivals, bars, and pubs for the 2026 World Cup is here!!! Read below for everything you need to know about watching the World Cup in Philadelphia! @phlsoccernow https://t.co/ypgkn342D9

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

Now headed to the governor's desk, the bill has Illinois joining California and Massachusetts in pioneering collective bargaining rights for independent rideshare contractors. https://t.co/pShTgcUYBG

[Ryan W Briggs @rw_briggs]

"The City is requiring community groups and nonprofits to pay the price, both figuratively as well as literally, for a problem that doesn’t exist." https://t.co/XuaP6ELy9Y

[Julio Rodriguez @jrodri87]

Make sure you screenshot this before it mysteriously gets deleted. Talk about a sure way to not get elected. Abhorrent language.

[Susana A. Mendoza ☮️ @susanamendoza10]

Excellent job by the investigators.

My heart goes out to the heartbroken family of Sheridan Gorman. This sweet young Loyola freshman had a whole life ahead of her.

Sheridan deserves justice. Let it begin this morning in the courtroom.

Hold him.
Prosecute him.
Deport him to prison in El Salvador.

[David Dayen @ddayen]

Breaking: New York City today began "mega master" hearings of immigrants, with dockets of over 100 per day and proceedings of less than 3 minutes, to accelerate deportations.
https://t.co/csjX31LWYa

[Gregory Royal Pratt @royalpratt]

Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters. An outstanding investigation from @scribeguy @chicagotribune. Well worth your time. Read it online or in the Sunday paper https://t.co/yOb4rD9Kad

[Jimmy King @Jimmyking35]

World Cup fever is starting to hit Philadelphia, and East Passyunk Ave will be throwing THREE different block parties this Summer to join the party

June 19th on the 1700 block, June 27th on the 1500 block, and July 3rd on the 1300 block

Art by my friend 666 Cat

[Jake Sheridan @JakeSheridan_]

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing a new ordinance that would dramatically change rental rules in Chicago.

Landlords are stiffly opposing the broad measure. It contains a ton of parts — I'll detail them below. For @chicagotribune (gift link, 1/10):
https://t.co/psbPQNjdIP

[Monorail Maoist (@awildschild.bsky.social) @Awildschild]

Includes $50,000 for the feasibility study for portion of the Rail Park in The Cut (west of Broad Street), and $900,000 for the revitalization of Market East

[ABC News @ABC]

A federal appeals court on Friday denied Mahmoud Khalil's request for a full-court rehearing, leaving in place a ruling that blocks him from challenging his detention in federal district court while his immigration case proceeds. https://t.co/P6FsXdVnEn

[KYW Newsradio - NOW ON 103.9 FM! @KYWNewsradio]

A proposed policy change in the Lower Merion School District that would prevent parents from opting children out of using tech devices has stirred protests.

Sunny Morgan shares what she’s heard from community members on The Week in Philly, Saturdays and Sundays on 103.9 FM.

[Stephen Caruso @StephenJ_Caruso]

Fadila Nassir, high school senior from Chester County at the Capitol for the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance, suggests lawmakers require community service in lieu of a fine if teens violate the state's distracted driving law. That way parents can't purchase away accountability.

[ISEPTAPHILLY @SEPTAPHILLY]

Big changes are coming to the T1 Trolley! SEPTA's Trolley Modernization Program will deliver accessible, faster, and easy-to-use transit. 🥳

Have your voice heard and take the T1 survey: https://t.co/0cFRMXhdxG

Learn more about Trolley Modernization at https://t.co/c7IZ4X80xq

#ISEPTAPHILLY #TrolleyMod

[Jaxon White @Jaxon__White]

A group of protestors from March on Harrisburg, advocating for a gift ban, are being detained by Capitol police after they blocked one of the major throughways of the building.

[Stephen Caruso @StephenJ_Caruso]

Shapiro proposed spending $53.2 billion, which required $4 billion from the rainy day fund. Extra revenue will reduce the amount needed from reserves. But the fundamentals we've written about -- less revenue than costs -- remain. https://t.co/ozjtHMeYZw