Episodios

  • The Week in Philly: Typos and tribulations on I-95
    Jun 29 2024

    Once a spelling error on a sign for “Cenrtal Phila” on I-95 started making the rounds on social media, all bets were off. It was an egg-on-the-face viral moment. How did such an obvious mistake slip past the sign makers? What did it cost to correct the gaffe? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo has the details.

    Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

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  • The Week in Philly: Elmwood Park Zoo unveils major addition
    Jun 29 2024

    Tucked 20 miles away from Center City in the suburban town of Norristown, the Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt visited the family favorite to get a preview of a transformative addition.

    Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

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  • The Week in Philly: City Hall gets a million-dollar glow-up
    Jun 29 2024

    With the help of a lifesize light switch, officials this past week turned on a brand new exterior lighting system at City Hall. KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer dives into the specs of the project, and why stakeholders felt making a multi-million dollar investment in lights is worth it.

    Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

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  • The Week in Philly: City workers push back on return-to-office requirement
    Jun 29 2024

    Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling all city employees back to the office full-time starting July 15 - and a lot of workers aren’t happy about it. A recent City Council hearing got heated, with crowds erupting in boos and cheers as council members questioned the mayor’s reasoning. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us what went down at this hearing and what the arguments are for and against returning to in-person work.

    Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

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  • The Week in Philly: HIV Testing Day, why you should know your status
    Jun 29 2024

    On Thursday, events around Philadelphia offered free testing for National HIV Testing Day. With Pride month coming to an end, GALAEI made a push to get more people than ever tested this month. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tells us about the support GALAEI offers year-round, around HIV and other needs in Kensington, and why it’s important to know your status, whether or not you think you’re at risk.

    Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

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  • The Week in Philly: Another police officer shot; what are the ripple effects?
    Jun 29 2024

    How did a traffic stop in Kensington lead to the shooting of a Philadelphia police officer 30 minutes later? What’s morale like within the force after one of its members was hit by gunfire for the eighth time in eight months? KYW Newsradio’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson spoke to sources and unpacks a tragic story.

    Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

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  • Former City Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
    Jun 29 2024

    Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Donna Reed Miller, who represented parts of Northwest Philadelphia for more than a decade, has died. KYW Newsradio's Andre Bennett has more.

    (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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  • Pa. to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism
    Jun 29 2024

    For the second year in a row, the Pennsylvania legislature will miss the constitutional deadline for the state budget. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

    (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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