• The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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

    Last days before the election, navigating politics with your family, and a record drought
    Nov 2 2024
    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 dry spell is impacting our trees. Matt Leon and KYW’s reporters give us the rundown of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Parsing through PA poll numbers ahead of election 08:02 Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community reacts to Trump rally 12:58 When politics impacts personal relationships 18:39 A tense time for SEPTA 24:00 93-year old SS United States passenger upset with plans for vessel 29:03 Record drought is hurting our trees 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 mins
  • The Portal, voting rights, and more 76ers arena fights

    The Portal, voting rights, and more 76ers arena fights
    Oct 26 2024
    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 new art installation gives Philadelphia a window into other cities, and River Line riders aired their grievances to NJ Transit. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters bring you the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Committee of Seventy talks voting rights and election concerns 07:42 New Jersey’s Senate race is surprisingly civil 14:24 76ers arena opponents make noise at City Council meeting 19:20 NJ Transit hears River Line grievances 24:41 New PA law aims to tackle postpartum depression 29:41 How long will The Portal last in Philadelphia? 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 mins
  • Presidential campaigns focus on PA, 76ers season preview, and medical debt forgiven in NJ

    Presidential campaigns focus on PA, 76ers season preview, and medical debt forgiven in NJ
    Oct 19 2024
    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 hear how Grammy winner Jill Scott’s legacy is being honored at her alma mater, Girls High. Get caught up on all that and more of the latest news in the Philadelphia region with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters. 00:00 Intro 02:07 Harris appeals to Republican voters in Bucks County 07:28 Trump’s musical town hall in Oaks 13:48 New Jersey forgives $120M of medical debt 19:03 Philadelphia, and America, at infrastructure crossroads (preview of our next Audacy Conversations special) 25:10 Sizing up the new 76ers season 30:25 Singer Jill Scott honored with a mural at Girls High 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 mins

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