The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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The aftermath of a deadly plane crash, Black History Month, and getting ready for the big game Feb 08, 2025

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Last weekend, a medical transport jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall, killing seven people and injuring 24. We share what we know about the crash, and how the city is helping the neighborhood recover. Plus, Governor Shapiro lays out his 2025 goals in his annual budget address, Philly celebrates Black History Month, and we get amped up for the Eagles to take on the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

00:00 Intro

02:06 The latest on the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash

07:07 City hears residents’ concerns at Northeast Emergency Community Impact Town Hall

13:36 Governor Shapiro’s optimistic budget address

19:08 How Philly is celebrating Black History Month

24:29 Former Chiefs player from Ridley High School gives his take on Sunday’s matchup

30:30 Students with developmental disabilities help spread Eagles pride

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

Eagles fly to the Super Bowl, ICE in Philly, and the first Whole Foods union is approved Feb 01, 2025

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First of all - go birds! The Eagles clinched the NFC Championship and will take on the Kansas City Chiefs once again in the Super Bowl. We talk about the championship game last weekend and what the big matchup could look like next weekend. Plus, ICE raids were reported in the city this week, but several Quaker groups are suing against President Trump’s action to allow ICE into “sensitive spaces”. And we honor the legacy of Sid Booker, known for his community leadership and his legendary shrimp in North Philly.

00:00 Intro

02:08 Quaker groups sue to stop ICE from entering churches

07:07 An Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

13:09 Spring Garden Whole Foods becomes the first location in the country to unionize

18:40 Superintendent Tony Watlington says Philly schools have improved in State of the Schools address

24:26 Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony warns of rising white supremacy

30:30 A tribute to Sid Booker, the “Colonel of Shrimp”

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

Local response to Trump’s first week, a deadlocked state House, and an Eagles story on stage Jan 25, 2025

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President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders since he took office on Monday, from removing federal recognition of non-binary gender identities to withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. A Swarthmore College professor breaks down one of Trump’s biggest actions: attempting to end birthright citizenship. We also hear how city and state officials have been reacting to the new Trump administration. Plus, Philly is getting its own food awards show, and retired sports broadcaster Ray Didinger tells his personal story in a play.

00:00 Intro

02:08 What does it mean to end birthright citizenship?

07:07 City officials respond to Trump’s first week

13:09 Kensington Wellness Court aims to get drug users into treatment instead of jail

18:23 State representative’s death leads to deadlock in the House

24:31 Introducing: The Tasties awards

29:16 An Eagles story on stage in “Tommy and Me”

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

76ers pull a 180 on arena, Israel and Gaza agree to a ceasefire, and wildfires rage in L.A. Jan 18, 2025

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After two years of debating, Philadelphia City Council finally agreed to let the 76ers move forward with a Center City arena - only for the Sixers to change their minds and decide to build in the same spot in South Philly. How did this happen, and what does it mean for Chinatown and Market East? Plus, a Philly native living in L.A. shares his experience with the wildfires, a Penn professor gives his take on the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, and as the Eagles take on the L.A. Rams in the playoffs, we learn that the Eagles fight song was not always what you hear at the stadium now.

00:00 Intro

02:00 76ers shocker - team staying in South Philly

08:31 Chinatown relieved by Sixers’ shift

13:04 Local reaction to ceasefire in Gaza

17:55 Southwest Philly transplant describes LA wildfires

23:55 NJ Gov. enters final year with urgency

29:47 The origins of the Eagles’ fight song!

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The future of Philly school snow days, Whole Foods union busting?, Eagles-Packers playoff preview Jan 11, 2025

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Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region this past week, we’ve got an expert meteorologist on the show to explain it. Plus, some potential union-busting tactics at one of the city’s Whole Foods locations raises flags. Hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon.

00:00 Intro

02:01 What causes a polar vortex?

07:32 The future of Philly schools snow days

13:33 Is Whole Foods trying to bust a union?

19:04 Improving representation in clinical trials

24:25 How high will Eagles fly?

30:06 Flies infesting mushroom country

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

Year in Review Part 2: Politics overload, campus protests, and a rare celestial event Jan 04, 2025

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By the time November came around, Pennsylvanians - especially those in the Philadelphia area - could probably recite certain political ads by heart. That’s how much money was being poured into advertising in the crucial swing state leading up to the 2024 election. In the finale of The Week in Philly’s two-part “year-in-review” series, we examine the factors that transformed PA from blue to red. Plus, we revisit other defining stories from a tumultuous year - from on-campus protests in the wake of the Israel - Hamas War to multiple crises that nearly sent SEPTA off the rails. Hosted by KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon.

00:00 Intro

02:01 A dramatic year in PA politics

07:18 And highlights from an important year in Jersey politics, too

13:53 SEPTA nearly goes off the rails

19:14 Protests put Penn at heart of controversy

24:14 Grappling with antisemitism and Islamophobia

29:55 A partial eclipse of the city

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Year in Review Part 1: Philly sports, schools, pop culture, and the good old 76ers arena debate Dec 28, 2024

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2024 has been a whirlwind year. In Philadelphia, a new 76ers arena in Center City was approved after a long fight. Mayor Parker made a big push to clean up Kensington. Saquon Barkley exploded on the field with the Eagles. Wrestlemania took over the city, and the Kelce family took over just about all forms of entertainment. This week and next, we’re taking some time to look back on the biggest news and trends that had the Philadelphia region buzzing all year.

00:00 Intro

02:05 The long road to the 76ers arena approval

07:05 Mayor Parker’s first year in office

12:51 Major decrease in homicides in Philadelphia

17:05 The year for Philadelphia schools

22:32 Philly in the pop culture spotlight

29:55 Sports highs and lows of 2024

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

New 76ers arena is a go, Christmas gifts for kids (both human and goat), and trouble for a Chinatown treasure Dec 21, 2024

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Protesters tried their best to stop a City Council vote on the 76ers arena proposal, but despite the disruption, all the measures needed to move the project forward passed. Meanwhile, Sang Kee Peking Duck House in Chinatown shut down indefinitely because of a dangerous, damaged steam pipe. The 76ers just can’t catch a break this season. And how to recycle your Christmas tree…by feeding it to goats. Matt Leon and KYW Newradio’s reporters share some holiday spirit along with the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:08 City Council greenlights 76ers Center City arena

07:09 Sang Kee Peking Duck House shuts down to fix hot steam issue

13:12 FAA bans drones in parts of NJ as mysterious sightings spread

18:42 Injuries, bad luck plague the 76ers

24:34 “The Philly Specials” trio of Eagles players deliver gifts to Philadelphia school kids

28:39 The Philly Goat Project’s Tree-Cycle Festival

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Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer’s Philly ties, 76ers arena vote passes, and unidentified drones in NJ Dec 14, 2024

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After Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, PA for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, we learned that Mangione has connections to Philadelphia. We talk about how this crime and the aftermath have exposed flaws in American health care. After many delays, a preliminary vote has paved the way for a new 76ers arena in Center City. And Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year, who’s from Haverford High School, is the first Black male teacher to receive the honor. Catch up on what happened in the Philadelphia region this week with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters and editors.

00:00 Intro

02:07 Suspect arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

07:45 76ers arena proposal gets preliminary approval

13:57 Mysterious drones flying over New Jersey

18:56 New PA law bans AI sexual images and coins new term, “child sexual abuse materials”

24:39 Porch pirates plunder Philadelphia

30:48 Delco teacher named PA’s Teacher of the Year

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

“Chef’s Table” Philly feature, a proposed tax hike in Delco, and the city's holiday festivities Dec 07, 2024

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It’s the holiday season, and Philadelphia has shopping options for everyone - even procrastinators! But first, we hear the latest on the 76ers arena proposal, which has more support lately, but has faced some delays. Plus a mistake involving a list of students who opted out of a sex ed program makes a mess in Cherry Hill, and Philadelphia celebrates RockyFest. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap the news you need to know from the region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:07 Delays and progress on the 76ers arena proposal

07:19 Cherry Hill School District sex ed mishap

13:00 Chef Nok of Kalaya featured on “Chef’s Table”

18:54 Delco proposes 23% property tax increase

24:36 Holiday markets in Philly

30:15 The first ever RockyFest

Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.