The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

Apr 11 2025 1244 ep. 22 mins 76

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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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SEPTA’s doomsday budget, a baseball landmark set for demolition, and things to do this 4th of July in the city

Apr 11 2025 38 mins

SEPTA is planning for the worst: severe cuts and fare increases if it doesn’t get the $168 million increase included in Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal. City Council checked in on the police department’s drone program, Kensington Wellness Court, and more in this week’s budget hearings. And concerns about ICE caused one of the city’s biggest celebrations of Mexican cult

Tariffs, history-making tortoises, and resources for laid-off federal workers

Apr 04 2025 38 mins

President Trump’s tariff rollout sent shockwaves through the global economy, with the automobile industry emerging as one of the faces of the upheaval. How are local dealerships and prospective buyers bracing for the ripple effects? And over at the Philadelphia Zoo, more history was made. You’ve got to hear the story of the remarkable hatching of four critically endangered West

Budget hearings, Opening Day Phillies optimism, and the dedication of West Philly’s “Will Smith Way”

Mar 28 2025 38 mins

The Parker administration pitched its budget. Now, it’s up to Philadelphia City Council to parse through it. What do they think of the mayor’s plan? Plus, from West Philadelphia to Hollywood and back, Will Smith comes home for a prestigious honor while he continues to reemerge from a controversial incident that stained his once-golden reputation. And how about the Phillies? On

Brandon Graham retires, a traffic mess ahead on Market Street, and a threat to the water supply in Bucks County

Mar 21 2025 38 mins

As repair on a fuel pipeline leak begins in Bucks County, residents are concerned for their health and the environment. Construction on the Market Street bridge over the Schuylkill River will mean major traffic headaches in 2026. And we say farewell to the longest tenured Eagles player, Brandon Graham, who just announced his retirement. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters rec

Parker’s housing-friendly budget, detained South Jersey business owner reunites with family, and beef thieves foiled in South Philly

Mar 14 2025 38 mins

Housing, housing, housing. If there’s anything Mayor Charelle Parker wants you to know about her $6.7 billion budget proposal, it’s that the main goal is to deliver on her campaign promise of expanding Philadelphia’s affordable housing options. But is City Council onboard with all the implications? Plus, find out when and why New Jersey residents can expect a massive spike in

Philly rallies for Ukraine, local tariff talk, and the efforts to preserve two iconic landmarks

Mar 07 2025 38 mins

Philadelphia is home to one of the largest Ukrainian populations in the United States. How did the community respond and rally in the aftermath of the explosive White House exchange between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and President Zelenskyy? We also get an expert’s take on the potential local ramifications of Trump’s tariff policies. Plus, three years after sponsori

Philly fed workers, officials fight back vs. Trump, the latest on Kensington’s clean-up, and the cancellation of the Children’s World Fair

Feb 28 2025 38 mins

In the early days of President Trump’s second term, the Philadelphia region is feeling the effects of his aggressive policy push. Broad-stroked attempts to slash the federal workforce, freeze state funding, and eliminate DEI initiatives have all carried local consequences. What are they, and how are affected populations and communities fighting back? KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon e

SPS Technologies factory fire fallout, the Trump trickledown effect in Philly, and hamming on the 2025 Roots Picnic

Feb 21 2025 38 mins

A four-alarm fire set a historic, century-old manufacturing factory in Montgomery County ablaze, with flames burning for multiple days. How did firefighters and first responders get the incident under control? What threat does it pose to residents? KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon dives into this story and other big headlines making news in the Philadelphia region this week, like the lo

GO BIRDS!!! The Eagles are Super Bowl champs again, SEPTA honors Black History Month, and “Queer Eye” visits Philly

Feb 14 2025 38 mins

Since the Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ streak and became the 2025 Super Bowl Champions, the city has been celebrating all week - from pole climbing on Sunday night to the parade on Friday. We recap the big game and hear from fans. Plus, for Black History Month: some history and a spotlight on people making an impact today in Philadelphia’s communities of color. Tan Fran

The aftermath of a deadly plane crash, Black History Month, and getting ready for the big game

Feb 07 2025 38 mins

Last weekend, a medical transport jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall, killing seven people and injuring 24. We share what we know about the crash, and how the city is helping the neighborhood recover. Plus, Governor Shapiro lays out his 2025 goals in his annual budget address, Philly celebrates Black History Month, and we get amped up for the Eagles to take o