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  • City celebrates Pope Leo's local ties, marks anniversaries of MOVE bombing and Amtrak 188 derailment

    City celebrates Pope Leo's local ties, marks anniversaries of MOVE bombing and Amtrak 188 derailment
    May 10 2025
    Before he was elected Pope Leo XIV, he was…treating fellow members of the Villanova community to pizza and beer?!?! Yes, after graduating from the Main Line university in 1977, Bob Prevost maintained connections to campus. Hear how the school reacted to the stunning news of “Father Bob’s” new gig. Also, with the anniversaries of two Philadelphia tragedies just days away, the KYW Newsradio newsroom looks back at the 1985 MOVE Bombing and 2015 Amtrak train derailment, while examining how the two events shaped the lives of survivors and the city at large. Matt Leon and the KYW Newsradio team break down these headlines and more from the Philadelphia region, including the recent verdict in the Maurice Hill trial and inspirational members of Philly’s AAPI population. 00:00 Intro 01:53 From Villanova to the Vatican, “Father Bob” elected new pope 06:25 Six years after police standoff, Maurice Hill gets verdict 12:34 Amtrak 188 train derailment - 10 years later 18:25 What 1985 MOVE bombing teaches us 40 years later 24:56 Philadelphia community rich in culture and purpose underscores AAPI Heritage Month Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Bernie Sanders in Philly, choosing the next pope, and our own Mike DeNardo takes the field at the Phillies game

    Bernie Sanders in Philly, choosing the next pope, and our own Mike DeNardo takes the field at the Phillies game
    May 3 2025
    Senator Bernie Sanders came to Philadelphia City Hall this week to speak out against the current administration in a rally that drew a crowd of thousands. Plus, people are enraptured by “Conclave” playing out in real life - a Villanova expert joins us to look ahead at the gathering to choose a new pope. And Philadelphia City Council debates the merits of mobile services that provide medical help and other resources to Kensington. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team break down all of this and more of the biggest headlines in the Philadelphia region, including a look at Chubby Checker’s legacy as he finally makes the cut to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Choosing the next pope 08:09 Bernie Sanders rallies thousands at Philadelphia City Hall 11:15 A fight over mobile services in Kensington 17:19 Federal cuts threaten the Suicide Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ youth services and Philadelphia arts 23:28 Chubby Checker makes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 28:20 KYW’s Mike DeNardo throws the Phillies first pitch Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 m
  • Remembering Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, Crozer leaves Delco a hospital desert, and details for Parker’s housing plan

    Remembering Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, Crozer leaves Delco a hospital desert, and details for Parker’s housing plan
    Apr 26 2025
    It was a historic visit, just the second ever to Philadelphia by the pontiff, and in the days since Pope Francis’ passing, memories of his time here in September 2015 are being cherished that much more fondly. A pair of KYW Newsradio alumni who covered the event look back and ahead as the Vatican prepares to choose Francis’ successor. Plus, as Delaware County braces for the imminent closure of two hospitals, residents race to find new medical facilities and resources to serve them. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap these stories and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week, including a massive wildfire in Ocean County, NJ; Mayor Parker’s housing plan, and the Philly Black Pride celebration. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Memories of Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to Philadelphia 09:52 Ocean County wildfire: cause and containment efforts 12:57 Crozer Health system closings leave Delco residents with few good alternatives 18:22 New details on Mayor Parker’s affordable housing initiative 23:57 Transit notes: SEPTA sustainability, 30th Street Station renovations 30:03 Philly Black Pride 2025 Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Fallout from Shapiro arson fire, a big boon for Parker’s housing plan, and an explainer on school district “rubber rooms”

    Fallout from Shapiro arson fire, a big boon for Parker’s housing plan, and an explainer on school district “rubber rooms”
    Apr 19 2025
    While the details and circumstances surrounding the arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg continue to get sorted out, the incident itself remains jarring and alarming. Through the eyes of a reporter who covered the scene on the ground, we take a look at what we know and don’t know about the crime. Plus, Mayor Parker’s ambitious affordable housing push gets a major boost, and we put one of the most disappointing Philadelphia sports seasons in recent memory out to pasture. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap these stories and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week, including a string of deaths in Pennsylvania prisons, the efficacy of “rubber rooms” in the Philadelphia public school system, and the latest in the case against the person accused of killing the Gaudreau brothers. 00:00 Intro 02:01 What we know and don’t know about Gov. Shapiro arson attack 08:40 Philadelphia Housing Authority unveils major boon to Parker’s affordable housing push 14:50 A glimpse into Philly public school “rubber rooms” 20:07 Gaudreau brothers update and more news and notes from South Jersey 25:37 13 prison deaths in Pennsylvania prompt calls for change 29:57 So long, 76ers Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 m
  • SEPTA’s doomsday budget, a baseball landmark set for demolition, and things to do this 4th of July in the city

    SEPTA’s doomsday budget, a baseball landmark set for demolition, and things to do this 4th of July in the city
    Apr 12 2025
    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 culture to be cancelled. Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka step in for Matt Leon, catching up with KYW Newsradio’s reporters on the biggest news around the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:01 SEPTA prepares for a 45% reduction in service without more state funding 07:20 The latest from City Hall: drones, food trucks, and more 13:36 El Carnaval de Puebla festival cancelled over ICE fears 17:50 Reggie Jackson's childhood home set to be demolished 22:44 Black Maternal Health Week raises awareness about disparities 29:54 Philly’s plans for the 4th of July and America’s 250th anniversary Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Tariffs, history-making tortoises, and resources for laid-off federal workers

    Tariffs, history-making tortoises, and resources for laid-off federal workers
    Apr 5 2025
    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 Western Galapagos tortoises to their century-old parents. Also, find out how the Free Library of Philadelphia is stepping up to help recently laid-off federal workers. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:08 A local look at how auto tariffs could impact customers, dealers 06:46 Library offers help for laid-off federal workers 11:56 Investigation into Chester charter school yields staggering arrests 18:13 Aramark, union finally agree to new deal 23:40 Philadelphia Zoo welcomes critically endangered tortoise hatchlings 29:18 Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin makes special visit Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 m
  • Budget hearings, Opening Day Phillies optimism, and the dedication of West Philly’s “Will Smith Way”

    Budget hearings, Opening Day Phillies optimism, and the dedication of West Philly’s “Will Smith Way”
    Mar 29 2025
    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 the heels of a humbling, early exit from the playoffs, do they have what it takes to make another World Series run? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Mayor Parker’s budget - what does City Council think? 06:11 Philadelphia’s latest infrastructure grade is in, marking a slight improvement 11:56 Can the Phillies get back to the World Series? 17:57 Bellwether or blip - how to interpret Lancaster special election? 23:27 New life for Delco Crozer Health locations? 27:28 ‘Will Smith Way’ honors star amidst reemergence Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Brandon Graham retires, a traffic mess ahead on Market Street, and a threat to the water supply in Bucks County

    Brandon Graham retires, a traffic mess ahead on Market Street, and a threat to the water supply in Bucks County
    Mar 22 2025
    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 recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:07 Recovery efforts after a fuel leak in Upper Makefield Township 06:42 Community warns of the broad potential impacts of Medicaid cuts 12:04 Rehab work on Market Street Bridge set to begin 17:28 City Council reviews mobile crisis response system for mental health episodes after four years 23:52 March Sadness in Philly: Shut out of NCAA basketball tournament 30:28 Brandon Graham: an appreciation Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 m
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