The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

Nov 15 2024 1224 ep. 21 mins 70

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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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The latest on SEPTA union contract talks, 76ers arena proposal reaches Council, looking out for holiday scammers

Nov 15 2024 38 mins

Public transportation commuters throughout the Philadelphia area have been in a state of limbo for the past week, as SEPTA and its thousands of bus, train, and trolley operators continue contract talks. Why is SEPTA “hopeful” a resolution can be reached without a strike? What should riders do if the mass transit company’s multiple unions follow through on their threat of a co

Pennsylvania flips red, election night implications for Philly, and an ugly Sixers season

Nov 08 2024 38 mins

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was decisive, and Pennsylvania is a big reason why. Not only did Trump win the commonwealth himself, he funneled strong Republican turnout to key down-ballot races as well. Why did PA flip red, after voters elected a Democratic governor and U.S. Senator just two years ago? What could a second Trump presidency mean for Philadelph

Last days before the election, navigating politics with your family, and a record drought

Nov 01 2024 38 mins

The countdown is on: election day is only a few days away, and Pennsylvania could make or break the results. We talk with a political analyst about the state of the presidential and local campaigns in the commonwealth, and we hear local reactions to a joke made at a Trump rally that has enraged many Puerto Ricans. Plus, SEPTA’s CEO steps down amid union contract negotiations, and

The Portal, voting rights, and more 76ers arena fights

Oct 25 2024 38 mins

We are less than two weeks away from the election, and as people vote early, return mail-in ballots, or make their plan to hit the polls, some are concerned about election security. Committee of Seventy’s CEO explains what you need to know and where to get more information to feel secure as a voter. Plus, Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off to replace Bob Menendez’s Senate seat

Presidential campaigns focus on PA, 76ers season preview, and medical debt forgiven in NJ

Oct 18 2024 38 mins

It’s crunch time for the 2024 presidential election, and it’s no surprise that both campaigns are focused on swing states. The two candidates spent time near Philly this week - Vice President Kamala Harris trying to sway Republican voters, and former President Donald Trump…dancing? We’ll hear about both of their rallies. Plus, we take a deep look at the state of the country

Locals head south for hurricane relief efforts, Phillies flop in playoffs, NJ takes aim at TikTok

Oct 11 2024 38 mins

Between Helene and Milton, a series of crushing hurricanes have torn apart portions of the southeast United States. Find out how ripple effects from the storm have reached the Philadelphia area. There’s a powerful exhibit stopping at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to mark one year since the October 7th Hamas terror attack. And in honor of National Coming

Bonus: Al Schmidt - vote counting, security, and getting it right on Election Day

Oct 04 2024 16 mins

Nearly four years ago, Al Schmidt found himself in the crossfire of a tenuous moment for American democracy. With former President Donald Trump casting doubt over the validity of the 2020 presidential election results, Schmidt, then City Commissioner of Philadelphia and, like Trump, a member of the Republican Party, was responsible for upholding the integrity of the city’s votes,

How vote counting works, the lasting impacts of Oct. 7, and kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 04 2024 38 mins

Philadelphia police officials testified in front of City Council on how they are working to stop “Fast & Furious” style car meetups. A Bala Cynwyd woman talks about her loved ones who are still being held hostage, one year after the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack. And Al Schmidt, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and former Philadelphia City Commissioner, explai

Phillies’ playlist origin story, Middleton mansion mess, digging up DNA to solve crimes

Sep 27 2024 38 mins

Looking for loads of important stories tangential to the South Philly Sports Complex? From Mayor Parker sharing new details about her plans to help the 76ers leave the Wells Fargo Center, to updates on the ongoing strike by Aramark workers at all three stadiums, we’ve got you covered. Find out how the son of the Phillies’ controlling owner wound up making headlines for all the

76ers new arena fight not over yet, two iconic Franklin Institute exhibits set to reopen, expert weighs in on new Instagram “Teen” accounts

Sep 20 2024 38 mins

The 76ers’ new arena on East Market Street a done deal? Not so fast. Even with Mayor Parker announcing this week her support for the project, and that an agreement between the NBA franchise and the city was in place, challengers to the plan are getting ready to take their fight to Philadelphia City Council. And while the 2024 presidential race remains front and center in a battl