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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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A major murder arrest, a controversial ruling, a political sentencing, a city parade, the Union win big, and the return of a Philly legend.
This week, we cover a major break in the case of a missing Philadelphia teen, as police make an arrest in the disappearance of 16-year-old Kada Scott. We'll also look at a new development in the long-disputed 2011 death of teacher Ellen Greenberg, as a judge is set to review the controversial case. In the courts, the man who firebombed the governor's mansion learns his fate, while on the streets, the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Navy and Marine Corps. Finally, a 76ers legend returns to discuss his "misunderstood" career and new memoir.
00:00- Intro
02:07 - Kada Scott arrest
07:54 - Firebombing sentencing
11:58 - Ellen Greenburg
18:10- Allen Iverson memoir
24:40- Union are gearing up to win it all
30:35- Navy and Marine Corp 250th parade
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington isn’t interested in getting credit. He’s just looking forward to bringing back a program that was widely successful and heralded nationally under one of his predecessors.
On the latest edition of the "After School" podcast, Watlington details the reboot of “Parent and Family University,” a program geared towards helping the School District of Philadelphia better support families, so that families can, in turn, better support students.
Watlington also shares new information about the district’s timeline for making recommendations about the improvement, consolidation, or closure of select school buildings.
00:00 Update on timeline for school building improvement, consolidation, or closure recommendations
02:52 The return of “Parents and Family University,” and how to access free resources
05:41 Timeline for final decisions on school buildings
08:52 The importance of civic engagement and registering students to vote
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A new report from the Philadelphia School District reveals data on the condition of its buildings - data that will be used to determine which schools to close. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo shares the details on that plus SEPTA’s move to reverse service cuts starting September 14. Pat Loeb shares what she saw walking the streets with Kensington police officers. Kristen Johanson explains why some Philadelphia police officers need to fight to get their illnesses recognized as on-duty injuries from Ground Zero. Plus we hear about a women’s sports bar opening on South Street and a new STEAM education facility at a golf course sponsored by Tiger Woods.
00:00 Intro
02:00 SEPTA restores service; new data on Philly schools
07:00 A day in the life of a Kensington police officer
15:00 Philly police who responded to 9/11 ask city to recognize illnesses as on-duty injuries
20:25 Center City District cancels Restaurant Week
25:00 A peek inside Marsha’s, the queer women’s sports bar coming to South St.
30:30 Tiger Woods opens a STEAM Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course
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Modernize, consolidate, or close? These are the options the School District of Philadelphia is considering for the future of select buildings based on a new facilities report released this week. On the latest episode of the "After School" podcast, Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains how families should interpret the data, and explains why he believes tough decisions ahead will ultimately make resources more equitable for all students in the long term.
00:00 Facilities report explained
03:45 Grade bands
05:41 Timeline for final decisions on school buildings
06:52 Interpreting NAEP testing results
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SEPTA has pulled a full 360 - after they made cuts to service due to a budget deficit, a judge ruled that they have to reverse those cuts. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo catches us up on the saga and where SEPTA is getting the money to bring service back. This comes after State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta walked from Philadelphia to Harrisburg to advocate for public transit funding. Shara Dae Howard caught up with him on his journey. We also hear about the passing of a local beer legend and more as Matt Leon recaps the week’s news with KYW’s team of reporters.
00:00 Intro
02:00 How SEPTA plans to reverse its service cuts
07:05 State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta’s 105-mile hike to Harrisburg
13:07 KYW and Audacy’s special programming opens up the conversation on mental health
19:17 Helping jurors who experience secondary trauma in court
24:05 How to see if you’re eligible for a property tax rebate in NJ
28:43 Penn scholar behind Dogfish Head Ancient Ales passes way
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If you were late for work or your kid missed school because of SEPTA’s service cuts this week, you’re far from alone. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo checks in on how folks are faring and what’s ahead from SEPTA, plus how the first week of school went. We get the latest city government news from City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb, including State Senator Sharif Street stepping down as PA’s Democratic Party chair. And Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us about a rally of cancer survivors and advocates highlighting the importance of research in the face of the Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts. Host Matt Leon covers all that and more headlines from around the region with the KYW news team.
00:00 Intro
02:07 SEPTA cuts hit as school starts in Philadelphia
08:17 Water rates increase, DOJ’s letter on immigration reaches Philly, and more city news
13:48 The state of the governor’s race and more NJ news
18:59 The Eagles get ready to kick off the new season
25:33 Cancer survivors rally against proposed cuts to research
30:44 Mural Arts founder announces retirement
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Those dreaded SEPTA cuts begin on Sunday, with still no state budget agreement in sight. We’ll tell you what to prepare for. And school starts in Philadelphia on Monday. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo tells us how the district is getting ready amidst the SEPTA cuts and a potential teacher strike, plus he previews his new weekly conversation with Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington. We also hear about Stacy Garrity’s bid for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Governor, changes to your PGW energy bill, and a preview of Temple University football under a new head coach.
00:00 Intro
02:08 Be prepared, SEPTA cuts are coming
07:08 Back to school with several unknowns
12:47 Stacy Garrity announces campaign for PA Governor
18:30 Federal cuts eliminate a program to prevent lead poisoning; gas bills increasing, but less than expected
24:40 Mütter Museum updates policies on acquiring human remains
28:50 Temple’s new football coach previews the upcoming season
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Another key SEPTA deadline passed, and now, according to the region's mass transit operator, due to a budget stalemate in the state legislature, there’s no turning back from dramatic funding cuts. Will reduced service and increased fares go through as planned? We also learn more about the state of contract negotiations between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and School District of Philadelphia, and whether a strike could be on the table. Plus, hear about the inspiring ripple effects the Netflix smash hit summer movie “KPop Demon Hunters” is having on local Korean-Americans, the role a salvage company is playing in reconnecting former University of the Arts students with their works, and a decades-old cold case from Virginia that was recently connected to a missing child in Philly.
00:00 Intro
02:08 SEPTA deadline passes and still no state budget
07:58 Philly schools updates: impact of SEPTA cuts, potential teacher strike?
13:49 What Dugan’s defection to GOP ticket means for Philly DA race
19:35 Cold case starts in Philly, ends in Virginia creek
25:10 Salvage company reunites UArts students with works
29:20 KPop Demon Hunters craze inspires local Korean-Americans
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SEPTA’s budget crisis has reached a tipping point. The transit agency says if the state Legislature does not agree on a budget that provides more funding by August 14, they will have to make significant cuts on August 24. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo tells us what’s on the chopping block. The U.S. Department of Justice released a list of “Sanctuary” jurisdictions that it intends to sue if they don’t change their immigration policies - and Philly is on it. City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb digs into that and some new city laws. Plus, we talk about PFAS, ICE, grocery prices, and mosquitos with Matt Leon and KYW’s team of reporters.
00:00 Intro
02:07 What’s at stake if SEPTA doesn’t get more state funds
08:02 Philly among “Sanctuary” jurisdictions threatened by DOJ
13:43 NJ settles lawsuit with DuPont over PFAS contamination
18:18 Majority of Americans are stressed about grocery costs
24:14 Germantown rallies behind restaurant owner detained by ICE
30:14 Eco-friendly ways to fight mosquitoes
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What do you do when you find two infant skulls in a box? Such was the situation confronting the Mütter Museum, best known for its collection of human remains. Hear how the museum's next steps led to a months-long journey that linked a true crime story to serious morality questions. We also check in on the Phillies’ activity at the trade deadline, and discuss whether the additions of closer Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader will make a difference in the season's stretch run. And, if you’re an e-scooter owner in Delaware County, you might want to think twice about how you use it. Catch up on the week’s headlines with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporting team.
00:00 Intro
02:00 West Philly communities left on edge after rec center shooting
06:49 How could potential SEPTA cuts affect school transportation?
12:49 Mütter Museum discovery digs up true crime story, prompts questions about the morality of housing human remains
18:25 Delco to crack down on e-scooters
22:25 Could Duran and Bader make the difference for Phillies?
30:35 Urban Youth Kings & Queens take the field
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The city, state, and country are busy planning for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, but is Philadelphia really prepared for the crowds it will bring? KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us what plans were unveiled this week. We have updates on several trials that captured the region’s attention. The Eagles get serious at training camp, meanwhile the Savannah Bananas bring the fun and spectacle to baseball in Philly this weekend. Catch up on the week’s headlines with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporting team.
00:00 Intro
02:00 What the city, state, and country are planning for America’s 250th birthday
07:30 Sentencings in the killings of a CHOP doctor and a Philly SWAT officer
13:31 Verdict reached in a tragic, fatal home invasion
18:30 Eagles training camp gets underway
23:48 Savannah Bananas put on a show at their baseball tour
29:39 Beloved dinosaur from Haddonfield returns to her glory at the Academy of Natural Sciences
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Republican Senator Dave McCormick announced $90 billion in investments to put Pennsylvania at the forefront of AI at his Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. Meanwhile in Philadelphia, city workers in the DC 33 union went back to work after eight days on strike, and both they and the DC 47 union are voting on tentative agreements. Plus, one of Philly’s own is the biggest star on the silver screen right now: David Corenswet is putting his nice-guy stamp on “Superman”. Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka stand in for Matt Leon to recap the region’s biggest news this week with KYW Newsradio’s reporters.
00:00 Intro
02:03 Two city worker unions reach tentative agreements
07:09 How climate change is impacting nor’easter storms
12:30 President Trump attends PA energy summit focused on AI
19:40 Young People’s Continental Congress considers the future of democracy
23:59 Philly Superman captures hearts and box office dollars
30:03 Another Delco defecation incident
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