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Bonus: Harris-Shapiro 2024? How the election game has changed in Pennsylvania. Jul 28, 2024

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The biggest news of the past week, of course, was that President Biden is stepping out of the presidential race, and he’s endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. We spoke about this historic decision with Dr. John Kennedy, a political science professor at West Chester University, and wanted to share the full conversation, which gets deeper into the impacts on the Pennsylvania Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey, Jr. and Republican David McCormick, how voter registration has shifted in Bucks County, and what would happen if Governor Josh Shapiro is named Harris’s running mate.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Pennsylvania and the new presidential race, Eagles training camp impressions, and commuter woes Jul 27, 2024

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While the ripple effects of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election are only beginning to play out, which way Pennsylvania ultimately swings - Democrat or Republican - will be one of the biggest dominoes to drop. How will Vice President Kamala Harris being thrust into the race impact voting in the state, and what could her nomination mean for turnout in Philadelphia? A political science expert and local politicians weigh in.

We’ll also head to Delaware County to learn more about a historic swim club - the first in the country owned by African Americans - and how its past guides its mission in the present.

Plus, if you’ve ever lost a treasured possession or heirloom in the sprawling sands of the Jersey Shore, we’ve got a guy who might be able to help you find it.

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, including the start of Philadelphia Eagles training camp!

00:00 Intro

02:08 Dr. John Kennedy weighs in on the impact of Joe Biden's decision on Pennsylvania

07:08 What does Kamala Harris entering the presidential race mean for Philadelphia?

13:45 The Eagles are back! Early impressions from training camp

18:47 The Nile Swim Club, past and present

24:07 Commuter woes hit NJ Transit River Line

30:19 How to find lost items at the Jersey Shore

Notes from the RNC, Senator Menendez found guilty, and a scathing SEPTA safety report Jul 20, 2024

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Coming out of the Republican National Convention, what can we expect for Donald Trump’s campaign and big races in Pennsylvania? We recap the week in Milwaukee and find out how important the commonwealth is to national politics in 2024.

Here in Philadelphia, all city workers officially returned to the office full-time, a Malvern school district is facing outrage over TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and it’s Shark Summer at Camden’s Adventure Aquarium. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters dig into all of that and more of what happened in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:07 A focus on undecided PA voters at the RNC

07:07 NJ Senator Bob Menendez convicted on 16 counts of corruption

13:09 City workers return to the office amid union pushback

18:39 The Federal Transit Administration calls on SEPTA to improve safety

24:01 Great Valley students impersonated teachers on lewd TikTok accounts.

30:00 Sharks get a tooth cleaning and more fun at Adventure Aquarium.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5:00 am and 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 pm.

What's next for Johnny Doc, the Phillies' phenomenal first half, and the story behind Blobfest Jul 13, 2024

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Former labor union leader John Dougherty wielded immense power in Philadelphia, but, in the end, he flexed his capital with too much force. We put his federal prison sentence in perspective.

Speaking of a flex, the Phillies put together a memorable first half of the season before the break. What else do they need for the stretch run?

We also ask key questions about the role that Pennsylvania and, more specifically, the Philadelphia suburbs, could play in the agenda the GOP promotes at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

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

00:00 Intro

02:01 After prison sentence, what's next for Johnny Doc?

08:08 Previewing the Republican National Convention with a Pennsylvania twist

14:20 Avenue of the Arts ready for major makeover project

18:33 Philadelphians share takes on new state license plates

23:40 How did the Phillies weather adversity and become a World Series favorite?

30:15 The story behind Phoenixville's annual Blobfest

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5:00 am and 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 pm.

Kensington cleanup progress, the 76ers sign Paul George, and the Philly Zoo turns 150! Jul 06, 2024

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Philadelphia mayor Charelle Parker vowed change for the city's downtrodden Kensington neighborhood. Find out why, so far, the cleanup results have been mixed. Wonder what Philly has in store for America's birthday two years from now, when the country turns 250? And how does signing NBA free agent Paul George change the 76ers' title fortunes?

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

00:00 Intro

02:00 Philly puts plans in place for America's 250th birthday festivities in 2026

07:41 Kensington cleanup brings progress, questions

13:40 Netflix unveils experiential project for King of Prussia

18:25 Local field hockey star Ashley Sessa prepares for Olympics

23:56 The Philadelphia Zoo celebrates 150th anniversary

29:27 Philadelphia 76ers land Paul George in NBA free agency

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

Police officer shot, return-to-office drama, a spelling error on I-95 Jun 29, 2024

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A police officer who was shot at a traffic stop is on life support - what happened? Why was there a raucous crowd at a City Council hearing? And why is everyone so worked up over a highway sign? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week.

0:00 Intro

2:07 Police officer shot in Kensington

7:39 Philadelphia marks National HIV Testing Day

13:10 Hearing on Mayor Parker’s return-to-office policy for city workers erupts in cheers and boos

19:10 City Hall gets a glow-up

25:08 Elmwood Park Zoo expands with a new veterinary center

30:43 Where is “Cenrtal PA”? I-95 typo goes viral.

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

Making sense of gun violence data, OG trolleys return, more heat on the horizon? Jun 22, 2024

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Why is longtime Democratic Party mover and shaker George Norcross so confident the racketeering charges brought against him won’t hold up in court? What should we make of new gun violence data released by the FBI and what the numbers say about Philadelphia? How can you beat the intense heat?

Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters get you caught up on all the week’s big headlines.

0:00 Intro

2:08 George Norcross sits front row for racketeering charges

7:48 New data says Philly gun violence is down, but what do the numbers really mean?

14:17 OG SEPTA trolley fleet returns

19:22 Recapping Philadelphia Juneteenth celebrations

24:38 What to expect on heels of week with intense heat

31:08 City offers perks for pool lifeguards

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4 p.m.

Suspected terrorist arrests, stadium worker protests, giant flying spiders Jun 15, 2024

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How are recent FBI arrests in Philadelphia possibly connected to ISIS? What’s behind the abrupt closure of OCF Coffee House? Could rowdy teens ruin your summer on the Jersey Shore? Matt Leon and KYW reporters catch you up on all that and more of what happened in Philly this week.

2:07 Alleged terrorists arrested in Philadelphia

7:17 OCF Coffee House closes after workers begin efforts to unionize

12:20 Sports complex workers protest at Aramark headquarters

18:19 Teen lawlessness prompts action down the Shore

23:41 One year since the I-95 collapse, new information and how local businesses are recovering

30:21 Giant spiders are flying into South Jersey

UArts closes, drama at the Free Library, Dawn Staley visits her hometown Jun 08, 2024

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Rage, confusion, grief - saddled with heavy emotions, where do University of the Arts students and staff go now?

What steps are being taken to ensure the stories of local Holocaust survivors get passed down to future generations?

Why did the Free Library of Philadelphia send out an email saying their beloved Author Events series was cancelled...and then another saying it's still on?

Why did North Philly-born hoops hero Dawn Staley break down in tears when she returned to her alma mater?

And what were the results of a New Jersey primary election that dealt with an indicted senator and a re-shaping of the Democratic ballot?

Matt Leon talks with KYW reporters Tim Jimenez, Shara Dae Howard, John McDevitt, Pat Loeb, and Mike Dougherty to catch you up on what happened this week in Philly.

Could ranked choice voting help strengthen democracy? May 09, 2024

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We live in an age where polarization and extremism are two significant qualities of our politics. It isn’t healthy, so how can it be addressed? Ranked choice voting is one potential tool that's already being used in some places. We caught up with Dr. Ben Berger, associate professor of political science at Swarthmore College and Executive Director of the college's Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, to find out how ranked choice voting works and what the arguments are for and against it.

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