The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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76ers new arena fight not over yet, two iconic Franklin Institute exhibits set to reopen, expert weighs in on new Instagram “Teen” accounts Sep 21, 2024

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The 76ers’ new arena on East Market Street a done deal? Not so fast. Even with Mayor Parker announcing this week her support for the project, and that an agreement between the NBA franchise and the city was in place, challengers to the plan are getting ready to take their fight to Philadelphia City Council.

And while the 2024 presidential race remains front and center in a battleground like Pennsylvania, the state’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be a competitive one, despite what polling data might suggest.

We also learn more about upgrades to a pair of iconic exhibits at the Franklin Institute, and how to combat mental health stigmas.

Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:05 Mayor backs 76ers arena, but opponents not yet ready to give up fight

08:10 Philly International flops in customer satisfaction

13:02 Why the PA Senate race is closer than you think

18:45 Franklin Institute's Giant Heart, Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive get upgrades

24:21 Audacy to air annual I’m Listening mental health special 9/25

30:22 Expert looks at new Instagram “Teen” accounts

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

Philly hosts the presidential debate, Mayor Parker speaks on the 76ers arena, and another car drives into the Schuylkill River Sep 14, 2024

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All eyes were on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met on the debate stage for the first time at the National Constitution Center. We recap the highlights and examine how race and gender played a role. A police officer who was shot in the line of duty died after nearly three months on life support. And if you’re struggling to sleep, the city might be the problem. Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:07 Highlights from the first (and only?) debate between Harris and Trump

08:15 Gender and race dynamics on the debate stage

14:16 Mayor Parker holds town hall to discuss proposed 76ers arena

20:36 Police officer shot in June dies from injuries

25:18 Third car in a month drives into the Schuylkill River

30:30 Philadelphia is the worst city in the country for sleep health

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

Bonus: Expert previews Philly presidential debate Sep 07, 2024

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The National Constitution Center serving as the site for a pivotal presidential debate? Sounds fitting. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the host city? How much do debates move the needle? Which candidate has more at stake? Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s September 10th showdown, Swarthmore University Associate Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility Dr. Ben Berger provides context for key storylines.

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

Philly presidential debate preview, the South Jersey Sixers?!?!, and fake Eagles campaign ads Sep 07, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs through the media and an onslaught of campaign ads. What will happen when they stand side-by-side on the same stage in Philadelphia? A political expert weighs in on the stakes of the September 10th presidential debate. We’ll also dive into the latest developments surrounding the 76ers’ new arena plan, and get the scoop on SEPTA’s proposed fare changes. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region.

00:00 Intro

02:02 Philly takes center stage for presidential debate

08:45 Local teachers to use debate as special teaching opportunity

14:51 Why SEPTA plans to change fares

20:22 New Jersey steps up efforts to lure 76ers’ new arena

26:34 Eagles find themselves in crosshairs of fake campaign ads

31:00 Good Samaritans come to dog’s rescue

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

76ers arena impact, increasing Regional Rail trains, and Temple’s marching band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Aug 31, 2024

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A new report details the impact that the proposed 76ers arena on Market East could have on the neighborhood. Fishtown’s beloved Harriett’s Bookshop enters a new era. And, it’s Black Breastfeeding Week. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region.

00:00 Intro

02:07 How a new 76ers arena would impact the city

07:55 Increased service for SEPTA Regional Rail, increased tolls on DRPA bridges

12:55 A landmark success for Harriett’s Bookshop is a win for Black women-owned businesses

18:25 Black Breastfeeding Week aims to close gaps in maternal health

24:18 Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band gets a slot in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

28:50 The Eagles prepare to kick off the season in Brazil

PA in the DNC spotlight, UArts students get a new start, and busing problems in New Jersey Aug 24, 2024

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After a whirlwind month or so, Democrats were united and ready to celebrate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago - including Pennsylvania politicians, who got some significant stage time. It’s back-to-school time again! We check in on what’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District and how University of the Arts students who transferred to Temple are settling in. And a historic ocean liner has to leave Philadelphia’s pier - so where will it go? Matt Leon talks with KYW Newsradio’s reporters about the biggest stories in our region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:08 Democrats show unity at the 2024 DNC (hear the full conversation here)

07:38 What’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District this year

13:38 Former UArts students settle into a new home at Temple

18:39 Deptford Township, NJ parents speak out after some almost lost free busing

24:25 The SS United States has to move by September 12

30:26 Stuck bridge in Cape May County briefly messes with Jersey Shore travel

Bonus: On the ground at the Democratic National Convention Aug 23, 2024

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KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb spent the week in Chicago, seeing the big speeches and big energy at the Democratic National Convention first-hand. In this extended segment, she sits down with Matt Leon to talk about the highlights - from Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech to Pennsylvania’s moments in the spotlight.

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Farewell to Gillian’s Pier, a change to Philly’s school admissions, and new energy for the DNC Aug 17, 2024

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Representatives from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania head to the Democratic National Convention next week. We find out what they’re expecting and what the DNC could tell us about the future of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Philadelphia has been a cultural hub for break dancing, but what do local breakers think of the sport’s Olympic premiere? We have all that and more as Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down what the Philadelphia region is buzzing about this week.

00:00 Intro

02:05 What to watch at the DNC

07:55 Saying goodbye to Gillian’s Wonderland Pier

13:36 Everything you need to know about Philly’s new school lottery system

18:37 Council Rock Newtown plays in the Little League World Series

23:39 Montgomery County makes push to end period poverty

29:39 Philly breakers react to the Olympic premiere

Presidential campaign rallies, storm preparedness, and competitive dodgeball Aug 10, 2024

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It’s been a big week in the presidential race, with both campaigns kicking off tours of battleground states - starting here in Philadelphia. We hear how those rallies went and learn more about Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. As the region recovers from Tropical Storm Debby, FEMA is preparing for a rough hurricane season. And a new K-9 at a New Jersey prosecutor’s office is pulling double duty as a search and therapy dog. Sabrina Boyd-Surka and Brian Seltzer fill in for Matt Leon, talking with KYW Newsradio reporters about the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:05 Harris, Walz, and Vance kick of campaign tours in Philadelphia

08:27 FEMA prepares for hurricane season

14:30 Dr. Ala Stanford’s new book on how she guided Philadelphia through COVID (hear the full conversation on Bridging Philly)

20:00 Philadelphians compete at the World Dodgeball Championships

26:32 Costs in flux for real estate taxes, parking permits, and bike-share programs

31:32 K-9 Walt starts work at the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office

Bike safety in Philadelphia, Josh Shapiro’s viability as VP, and a local archer at the Olympics. Aug 03, 2024

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More than a week after a drunk driver killed Dr. Barbara Friedes while she was biking in Philadelphia, local officials, community activists, and Friedes’ family continue to sort through the aftermath of the accident. Will the tragic incident lead to change?

We also break down a new study released by the University of Pennsylvania that digs deep into the state of public trust in the Supreme Court, and look at the landmark decision that caused a tipping point.

And if you’re wondering just how uncomfortable those infamous cardboard beds at the Olympic Village in Paris really are, a local member of the Team USA delegation gives us a first-hand account.

Join Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters as they dig into all of those stories and more of what happened in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:08 Bike safety in spotlight after CHOP doctor’s death

07:07 Penn authors SCOTUS study, and Josh Shapiro’s odds for VP

13:36 Local archer relishes trip to Olympics with Team USA

19:19 Camden cracks down on illegal dumping

24:04 The latest on the Colored Girls Museum

30:05 Mary Mason: a radio legend remembered