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
CHOP garage collapse, and America 250 may draw ...
Plus, a preview of the PGA Championship course, and an album all about Delco
33 min
2
When will Board of Education weigh in on facili...
The Superintendent’s massive proposal has been in a holding pattern for over a month.
8 min
3
Birthright citizenship explained, UPenn ordered...
Plus, NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s recent polling data comes with a surprise.
33 min
4
Would the district accept philanthropic help? |...
The Superintendent checks in with more information and thoughts about his facilities master plan.
5 min
5
Could PHL’s TSA disaster soon be over?
Plus, state lawmakers revisit raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, and the Phillies usher in a new, high-stakes season
34 min
6
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. | Cou...
The Superintendent reacts to the Mayor’s latest budget proposal aimed at district’s structural deficit
5 min
7
Storms, PHL security lines, and rail delays mak...
Plus, an ambitious development project lands a signature tenant, and Jay-Z plots rare live performance for Roots Picnic.
33 min
8
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. | A b...
The superintendent wants the School District of Philadelphia in the black by fiscal year 2029-30
8 min
9
Bucks County teens allegedly try to bomb protes...
Plus, the state of the Eagles during free agency.
33 min
10
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. | Whe...
Plus, the Mayor finally weighs in on Watlington, Board of Education following proposal release
5 min
11
Life in a war zone, gas prices on the rise, and...
Plus, a new fund helps the families of homicide victims pay for funerals.
34 min
12
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: Facil...
The superintendent explains why he reversed course on two proposed building closures, and addresses a new bathroom policy
9 min
13
Two Philadelphia schools saved from closing, ‘T...
Plus, the Pennsylvania legislature examines AI use in medicine.
33 min
14
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: A cri...
Plus, the superintendent weighs in on a new legislation requiring cursive instruction in PA classrooms.
4 min
15
President’s House slavery exhibit partially res...
Plus, charges against an NJ power broker get dropped, and water mains continue to burst throughout Philadelphia.
33 min
16
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: Super...
Watlington reaffirms that “short-term sacrifice, pain” will be for “long-term greater good.”
4 min
17
Philly students stage walkout, sexualized AI im...
Plus, Phillies’ pitchers and catchers report to spring training! And learn more about Pennie’s massive healthcare enrollment drop.
33 min
18
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: Facil...
Philadelphia superintendent asks families to “give us more time; we’re listening.”
11 min
19
The future of the President’s House, Shapiro bu...
Plus, more on a court appearance for Kada Scott’s accused killer, community feedback sessions for Philly school district’s facilities plan, and tips for documenting ICE activity.
33 min
20
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: Libra...
Dr. Watlington explains where addressing the district's dearth of libraries ranks among his priorities
6 min
21
Anti-ICE legislation, winter storm fallout, and...
Plus, Restaurant Week extended and fixing a health care desert in Delco.
33 min
22
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “We c...
Dr. Watlington shares feedback he's received to the public release of the School District of Philadelphia's facilities planning report
4 min
23
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
24
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
25
Sheriff Bilal’s viral response to ICE, measles ...
34 min