The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

Mar 07 2025 1239 ep. 22 mins 75

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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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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

Eagles fly to the Super Bowl, ICE in Philly, and the first Whole Foods union is approved

Jan 31 2025 38 mins

First of all - go birds! The Eagles clinched the NFC Championship and will take on the Kansas City Chiefs once again in the Super Bowl. We talk about the championship game last weekend and what the big matchup could look like next weekend. Plus, ICE raids were reported in the city this week, but several Quaker groups are suing against President Trump’s action to allow ICE into �

Local response to Trump’s first week, a deadlocked state House, and an Eagles story on stage

Jan 24 2025 38 mins

President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders since he took office on Monday, from removing federal recognition of non-binary gender identities to withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. A Swarthmore College professor breaks down one of Trump’s biggest actions: attempting to end birthright citizenship. We also hear how city and state officials have been reacting to

76ers pull a 180 on arena, Israel and Gaza agree to a ceasefire, and wildfires rage in L.A.

Jan 17 2025 38 mins

After two years of debating, Philadelphia City Council finally agreed to let the 76ers move forward with a Center City arena - only for the Sixers to change their minds and decide to build in the same spot in South Philly. How did this happen, and what does it mean for Chinatown and Market East? Plus, a Philly native living in L.A. shares his experience with the wildfires, a Penn p

The future of Philly school snow days, Whole Foods union busting?, Eagles-Packers playoff preview

Jan 10 2025 38 mins

Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region this past week, we’ve got an exp

Year in Review Part 2: Politics overload, campus protests, and a rare celestial event

Jan 03 2025 38 mins

By the time November came around, Pennsylvanians - especially those in the Philadelphia area - could probably recite certain political ads by heart. That’s how much money was being poured into advertising in the crucial swing state leading up to the 2024 election. In the finale of The Week in Philly’s two-part “year-in-review” series, we examine the factors that transformed