The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.
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76ers new arena fight not over yet, two iconic ...
Plus, why Philadelphia International ranks dead in customer satisfaction…again.
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Philly hosts the presidential debate, Mayor Par...
Plus, why Philadelphia is ranked the worst city for sleep health.
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Bonus: Expert previews Philly presidential debate
Dr. Ben Berger, Swarthmore University Associate Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility, lays out key storylines for the September 10th debate.
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Philly presidential debate preview, the South J...
Plus, explaining SEPTA’s decision to increase fares, and the story of Good Samaritans saving a local dog’s life.
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76ers arena impact, increasing Regional Rail tr...
Plus, a look ahead at the Eagles’ season.
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PA in the DNC spotlight, UArts students get a n...
Plus, how a broken bridge almost ruined your Labor Day down the Shore.
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Bonus: On the ground at the Democratic National...
KYW’s Pat Loeb spent the week in Chicago. She recaps the biggest moments from the DNC.
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Farewell to Gillian’s Pier, a change to Philly’...
Plus, Philadelphia’s role in - and reactions to - Olympic breaking.
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Presidential campaign rallies, storm preparedne...
Plus, a dog detective and real estate taxes on the rise.
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Bike safety in Philadelphia, Josh Shapiro’s via...
Plus, we put the life of an iconic Philadelphia radio host in perspective, get the latest update on the Colored Girls Museum in Germantown, and check in on Camden’s attempts to resolve its trash-dumping problems.
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Bonus: Harris-Shapiro 2024? How the election ga...
After President Biden stepped out of the 2024 race, we analyze what that move could mean for our battleground state.
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Pennsylvania and the new presidential race, Eag...
Plus, hear how the country’s first Black-owned swim club continues to break down barriers for swimming access, and why a New Jersey man uses his metal detector to find lost prized possessions…for free.
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Notes from the RNC, Senator Menendez found guil...
Plus, the tooth fairy visits sharks at the Adventure Aquarium!
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What's next for Johnny Doc, the Phillies' pheno...
Plus, previewing the Republican National Convention with a Pennsylvania perspective, and a couple stories tied to America’s 250th birthday.
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Kensington cleanup progress, the 76ers sign Pau...
Plus, Philly continues planning for America's 250th birthday in 2026, and King of Prussia gets ready for Netflix project.
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Police officer shot, return-to-office drama, a ...
Plus, National HIV Testing Day and Philadelphia City Hall gets a glow-up.
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Making sense of gun violence data, OG trolleys ...
KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon also looks at the legal woes of a local political powerbroker, and Juneteenth celebrations.
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Suspected terrorist arrests, stadium worker pro...
Plus, teen lawlessness on the Jersey Shore and looking back at the I-95 collapse one year later.
33 min
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UArts closes, drama at the Free Library, Dawn S...
Plus, honoring Holocaust survivors, and the results of New Jersey's primary election.
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Could ranked choice voting help strengthen demo...
We look at how ranked choice voting works, plus the pros and cons.
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Why do we focus so much on standardized tests i...
The role of standardized tests seems to have expanded in recent years. Is that a problem?
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Why can't we make school funding equitable?
The schools that are most underfunded are often in communities of color. A new book investigates why.
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Are bees making a comeback?
America’s honeybee population is at an all-time high, after years of news that bees were under threat.
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Staying safe from violence and recognizing red ...
Millions of women are the victims of violence every year - we have tips on how to stay safe and vigilant.
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Mental health check-in - when, why, and how to ...
Talking about mental health has become much more common, but many people still hesitate to seek help.
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