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.
1
Presidential campaigns focus on PA, 76ers seaso...
Plus, what exactly does “infrastructure” mean and why is it important?
33 min
2
Locals head south for hurricane relief efforts,...
Plus, how the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community is celebrating National Coming Out Day.
33 min
3
Bonus: Al Schmidt - vote counting, security, an...
Al Schmidt, the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is no stranger to scrutiny in a presidential election year. He tells you why you should have full faith in the system.
12 min
4
How vote counting works, the lasting impacts of...
Plus, how the police are trying to stop dangerous car meetups in the city
33 min
5
Phillies’ playlist origin story, Middleton mans...
Plus, plans to make Vine Street more pedestrian- and -bike friendly, and the latest on two major stories: the 76ers’ new arena and the Aramark strike
33 min
6
76ers new arena fight not over yet, two iconic ...
Plus, why Philadelphia International ranks dead in customer satisfaction…again.
33 min
7
Philly hosts the presidential debate, Mayor Par...
Plus, why Philadelphia is ranked the worst city for sleep health.
34 min
8
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.
15 min
9
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.
34 min
10
76ers arena impact, increasing Regional Rail tr...
Plus, a look ahead at the Eagles’ season.
33 min
11
PA in the DNC spotlight, UArts students get a n...
Plus, how a broken bridge almost ruined your Labor Day down the Shore.
34 min
12
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.
12 min
13
Farewell to Gillian’s Pier, a change to Philly’...
Plus, Philadelphia’s role in - and reactions to - Olympic breaking.
33 min
14
Presidential campaign rallies, storm preparedne...
Plus, a dog detective and real estate taxes on the rise.
35 min
15
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.
33 min
16
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.
16 min
17
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.
33 min
18
Notes from the RNC, Senator Menendez found guil...
Plus, the tooth fairy visits sharks at the Adventure Aquarium!
34 min
19
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.
33 min
20
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.
32 min
21
Police officer shot, return-to-office drama, a ...
Plus, National HIV Testing Day and Philadelphia City Hall gets a glow-up.
34 min
22
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.
34 min
23
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
24
UArts closes, drama at the Free Library, Dawn S...
Plus, honoring Holocaust survivors, and the results of New Jersey's primary election.
35 min
25
Could ranked choice voting help strengthen demo...
We look at how ranked choice voting works, plus the pros and cons.
28 min