The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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 a record-breaking...

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 in New Jersey, a ne...

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’s infrastructure, and h...

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 Out Day, the Phill...

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, which helped tip...

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, explains how vote coun...

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 wrong reasons, and w...

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 battleground like Penns...

All eyes were on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met on the debate stage for the first time at the National Constitution Center. We recap the highlights and examine how race and gender played a role. A police officer who was shot in the line of duty died after nearly three months on life support. And if you’re struggling to sleep, the ci...

The National Constitution Center serving as the site for a pivotal presidential debate? Sounds fitting. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the host city ? How much do debates move the needle? Which candidate has more at stake? Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s September 10th showdown, Swarthmore University Associate Professor of Political Science and Executive D...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs through the media and an onslaught of campaign ads. What will happen when they stand side-by-side on the same stage in Philadelphia? A political expert weighs in on the stakes of the September 10th presidential debate. We’ll also dive into the latest developments surrounding the 76ers’ new arena plan, and get th...

A new report details the impact that the proposed 76ers arena on Market East could have on the neighborhood. Fishtown’s beloved Harriett’s Bookshop enters a new era. And, it’s Black Breastfeeding Week. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region. 00:00 Intro 02:07 How a new 76ers arena would impact the city  07:55...

After a whirlwind month or so, Democrats were united and ready to celebrate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago - including Pennsylvania politicians, who got some significant stage time. It’s back-to-school time again! We check in on what’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District and how University of the Arts students who transferred to Temple are settling in. And a historic ocean...

KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb spent the week in Chicago, seeing the big speeches and big energy at the Democratic National Convention first-hand. In this extended segment, she sits down with Matt Leon to talk about the highlights - from Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech to Pennsylvania’s moments in the spotlight. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio e...

Representatives from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania head to the Democratic National Convention next week. We find out what they’re expecting and what the DNC could tell us about the future of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Philadelphia has been a cultural hub for break dancing, but what do local breakers think of the sport’s Olympic premiere? We have all that and more as Matt Le...

It’s been a big week in the presidential race, with both campaigns kicking off tours of battleground states - starting here in Philadelphia. We hear how those rallies went and learn more about Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. As the region recovers from Tropical Storm Debby, FEMA is preparing for a rough hurricane season. And a new K-9 at a New Jersey p...

More than a week after a drunk driver killed Dr. Barbara Friedes while she was biking in Philadelphia, local officials, community activists, and Friedes’ family continue to sort through the aftermath of the accident. Will the tragic incident lead to change? We also break down a new study released by the University of Pennsylvania that digs deep into the state of public trust in the Supreme Court,...

The biggest news of the past week, of course, was that President Biden is stepping out of the presidential race , and he’s endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee . We spoke about this historic decision with Dr. John Kennedy, a political science professor at West Chester University, and wanted to share the full conversation, which gets deeper into the impacts on the Pen...

While the ripple effects of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election are only beginning to play out, which way Pennsylvania ultimately swings - Democrat or Republican - will be one of the biggest dominoes to drop. How will Vice President Kamala Harris being thrust into the race impact voting in the state, and what could her nomination mean for turnout in Philadelphia? A...

Coming out of the Republican National Convention, what can we expect for Donald Trump’s campaign and big races in Pennsylvania? We recap the week in Milwaukee and find out how important the commonwealth is to national politics in 2024. Here in Philadelphia, all city workers officially returned to the office full-time, a Malvern school district is facing outrage over TikTok accounts impersonating t...

Former labor union leader John Dougherty wielded immense power in Philadelphia, but, in the end, he flexed his capital with too much force. We put his federal prison sentence in perspective.  Speaking of a flex, the Phillies put together a memorable first half of the season before the break. What else do they need for the stretch run? We also ask key questions about the role that Pennsylvania and,...

Philadelphia mayor Charelle Parker vowed change for the city's downtrodden Kensington neighborhood. Find out why, so far, the cleanup results have been mixed. Wonder what Philly has in store for America's birthday two years from now, when the country turns 250? And how does signing NBA free agent Paul George change the 76ers' title fortunes? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the big...

A police officer who was shot at a traffic stop is on life support - what happened? Why was there a raucous crowd at a City Council hearing? And why is everyone so worked up over a highway sign? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week. 0:00 Intro 2:07 Police officer shot in Kensington 7:39 Philadelphia marks National HIV Testing Day 13:10 Hearing...

Why is longtime Democratic Party mover and shaker George Norcross so confident the racketeering charges brought against him won’t hold up in court? What should we make of new gun violence data released by the FBI and what the numbers say about Philadelphia? How can you beat the intense heat?  Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters get you caught up on all the week’s big headlines.  0:00 Intro 2:08...

How are recent FBI arrests in Philadelphia possibly connected to ISIS? What’s behind the abrupt closure of OCF Coffee House? Could rowdy teens ruin your summer on the Jersey Shore? Matt Leon and KYW reporters catch you up on all that and more of what happened in Philly this week. 2:07 Alleged terrorists arrested in Philadelphia 7:17 OCF Coffee House closes after workers begin efforts to unionize 1...