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
Public school facilities plan takeaways, ICE pr...
Plus, Mikie Sherrill gets sworn in as next NJ governor, PA lawmakers discuss rising energy costs, and Philly preps for possible giant snowstorm
33 min
2
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “Ther...
Dr. Watlington discusses the much-anticipated public release of the School District of Philadelphia's facilities planning findings
9 min
3
Sheriff Bilal’s viral response to ICE, measles ...
34 min
4
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “"Thi...
Plus, Dr. Watlington offers the latest on the school district's facilities planning process
8 min
5
Venezuelans in Philadelphia react, Eagles playo...
Plus. Gov. Shapiro launches re-election campaign, Camden continues decreasing homicide trend, and Philly's Carnaval de Puebla cancels festival for second straight year
38 min
6
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “We w...
The School District of Philadelphia superintendent discusses the racist graffiti at Roxborough High and strategies to recruit and retain teaching talent.
8 min
7
The Year in Philly, Part 2: Elections, elation,...
33 min
8
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: 2025...
Plus, how facilities upgrades and labor peace give the district momentum heading into the new year
6 min
9
The Year in Philly, Part 1: Revisiting the city...
From January's plane crash in the Northeast to a series of SEPTA sagas that stretched into December, listen to stories that shaped the Philadelphia region in 2025
33 min
10
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Big ...
Plus, Dr. Watlington reflects on the recent openings of two brand new, state-of-the-art school buildings.
7 min
11
Atlantic City mayor's verdict, officer Andy Cha...
34 min
12
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: How ...
Plus, Watlington reacts to the Board of Education adopting resolution to explore turning over vacant school buildings to city
7 min
13
City Council challenges Parker, Krasner during ...
Plus, SEPTA avoids another potential strike, and a member of the DA office gets taken to task
33 min
14
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: What...
Plus, new data about the district's year-to-year enrollment dip and facilities planning process feedback
8 min
15
Schuylkill closures, housing plan clash, NJ hea...
34 min
16
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Quin...
Plus, addressing continued concerns over bathroom break policies and examining new application data for criteria-based and CTE schools
6 min
17
Suspects in 2023 cop killing found guilty, SEPT...
Plus, the latest on a Whole Foods union’s bid to be recognized by Amazon, and the efforts of student reporters from the Philadelphia region.
33 min
18
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: How ...
Plus, reflections on contract negotiations with the district's principals union
9 min
19
Regional rail inspections, city contracts, unin...
34 min
20
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: A ne...
Plus, details on how Pennsylvania's new budget will affect the district's finances
9 min
21
SEPTA struggles continues, Thanksgiving costs a...
34 min
22
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Why ...
Plus, what families can do if IEP drivers make unscheduled stops
10 min
23
Democrats notch wins in NJ and PA, SEPTA inspec...
34 min
24
NJ gov race, SNAP ruling, SEPTA delays, & radio...
34 min
25
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: "We ...
School District of Philadelphia superintendent discusses $1.5 billion loan, facilities planning, and potential SEPTA strike
4 min