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.

  1. 5H AGO

    After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Interpreting reading, math scores

    State testing scores are in, and, for third through eighth graders in the School District of Philadelphia, the results are mixed. In the eyes of Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr., there’s reason for optimism, as well as signs of progress. The big picture data set, however, paints a different picture.  Watlington gives his perspective on the district’s performance in reading and math, while also sharing how the public can expect to get the facilities planning update due out later this fall.  00:00 Why Watlington says state test scores reflect "acceleration" 02:51 But what about the underperforming reading scores? 03:40 How the district plans to roll out forthcoming facilities planning report 07:35 More clarification about criteria-based students transferring back to their preferred school Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!” Catch the show on the air every Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM. 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

    11 min

  2. 4D AGO

    SEPTA chaos, 100 days of a budget impasse, and a heartbreaking loss

    the chaos of SEPTA's emergency rail inspections, the local impact of the federal government shutdown, and the passing of South Philly bakery legend SEPTA riders faced chaos as emergency fire inspections sidelined two-thirds of the regional rail fleet, leading to severe, weeks-long disruptions. The ongoing federal government shutdown continued to impact local federal workers, who are either furloughed or working without pay. On a more positive note, the city received encouraging news of a significant drop in homicides and shootings, potentially reaching a historic low. The Phillies' heartbreaking playoff elimination, and the passing of South Philly bakery legend Vincent Termini Sr. 00:00 Intro 02:08 SEPTA delays 08:40 Federal workers impacted 14:41 Fewer homicides 20:35 State budget impasse 26:25 Phillies exit 30:37 South Philly legend passes 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

    37 min

  3. OCT 8

    After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Explaining the enrollment drop

    The opening month of the 2025-26 academic year has been marked by hiccups, from SEPTA service interruptions to the threat of ICE raids. How much does Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. attribute these factors to a year-to-year enrollment dip in the School District of Philadelphia? KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo covers this topic, plus agenda items for the district's next "Goals and Guardrails" meeting. 00:00 Explaining the enrollment dip 02:40 What's on tap for next "Goals and Guardrails" meeting? Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!" 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

    5 min

  4. OCT 4

    The government shutdown makes waves in Philadelphia, SEPTA gets a new safety report, and new head coach is leading the Flyers

    Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, has entered the race for Dwight Evans's congressional seat and in city government, Philadelphia City Council is advancing measures to add more speed cameras and improve bike lane safety. $22 million project to rebuild a bridge on City Avenue near the Bala train station will take 20 months to finish. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia School District has extended Superintendent Tony Watlington's contract and Watlington  also addressed a recent payroll glitch. In Camden, New Jersey, the police department is using drones as a "force multiplier," to give officers an aerial view of a scene. Nearby in Gloucester County, the Glassboro School District is piloting an AI security system that uses surveillance cameras to detect guns and automatically alert first responders. With the Pennsylvania state budget deadline long passed, lawmakers remain at an impasse. Amid the stalemate, the Democrat-led House tried to pass four gun control bills causing a contentious debate that included shouting and alleged threats on the House floor. As the Philadelphia Flyers begin their season, they are in a declared rebuild under new head coach Rick Tocchet. 00:00 Intro 02:05   Local ripple effects of government shutdown 06:35   City Hall grab bag including bike lanes 13:01    SEPTA safety report has been issued , teacher raises haven’t arrived yet, and what to expect on City Ave soon 19:26   NJ new security addition- AI and drones  24:58   Still no state budget and new guns laws are trying to get through  30:43    The Flyers get a new head coach 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

    37 min

  5. OCT 1

    After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Making good on missed payments

    After missing a target deadline for raises for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union, how does the School District of Philadelphia plan to make up for the delay? Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. explains why the payments are late, and the course of action he intends to take moving forward.  Watlington also discusses his three-year contract extension, and the district’s pressing need for speech language pathologists. 00:00 What caused delays in PFT raises, and how the district plans to address the problem 02:55 Watlington reflects on contract extension, why Philadelphia has been a good fit 06:40 Tackling the district-wide need for speech language pathologists Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!” Catch the show on the air every Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM. 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

    9 min

  6. SEP 27

    Camden marks historic summer homicide milestone, fallout from the latest NJ gubernatorial debate, and tips for dealing with road rage

    In the aftermath of the Trump administration promoting an unfounded connection between Tylenol use by pregnant women and subsequent autism diagnoses in their children, Dr. Kristen Lyall, a researcher at the AJ Drexel Autism Center, shares her expertise on the subject. We also take a closer look at a historic public safety milestone 50 years in the making in Camden, once considered one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Matt Leon covers these headlines with KYW’s news team, while rounding up key takeaways from the latest New Jersey gubernatorial race, news on gun laws and more from the Pennsylvania Legislature, insights on a recent AAA road rage study, and the story of a local girl who received an impressive distinction. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Drexel doctor and autism expert weighs in on Trump administration claims about Tylenol 06:45 Camden eager to build upon massive strides in homicide reduction  11:15 Ciattarelli, Sherrill clash in latest NJ gubernatorial debate 16:15 What happened to PA’s state budget talks? 24:52 How to cope with road rage 30:23 Suburban student lands prestigious assignment with Scholastic 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

    37 min

  7. SEP 24

    After School: Why Watlington supported paid parental leave in new union contract

    Enrollment in the School District of Philadelphia is down year-over-year after one month, but Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. believes recent trends offer encouraging signs. On the latest edition of the “After School” podcast, the superintendent interprets the data.  Plus, Watlington provides new details about the return of the district’s free “Parents & Family University” program, and takes listeners behind-the-scenes of successful contract negotiations with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union that wrapped up earlier this month. 00:00 Latest information on launch of free “Parents & Family University” programming 03:38 Making sense of the district’s enrollment drop after one month 06:26 Why Watlington embraced paid parental leave for the Philadelphia teachers’ union Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!" 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

    9 min

  8. SEP 20

    Black history exhibits under Trump, changes at PHL airport, and the Phillies clinch the NL East title

    The Trump administration has ordered federally funded museums to remove exhibits depicting slavery by September 17, and that includes information on the slaves who worked in George Washington’s home displayed at the President’s House on Independence Mall. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard spoke with Visit Philadelphia about how they’re going about preserving Black history while following federal mandates. Plus, a man was detained by ICE on his way to the Eagles-Chiefs game, PHL airport has some good and bad news, and Valley Forge Military Academy is set to close. Matt Leon digs into those headlines and more with KYW’s news team. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Historic sites grapple with federal mandates to remove slavery references 06:50 Philly man set to be deported after being detained by ICE on his way to the Eagles-Chiefs game 12:51 Valley Forge Military Academy will close at the end of this academic year 17:28 Phillies are NL East champs again and heading to the playoffs 23:06 PHL reveals rebrand, while being ranked last in survey on North American airports 28:56 KYW celebrates 60 years of all-news radio 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

    37 min
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