PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — It was a week full of celebrations after the Eagles dominated the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
From pole climbing on Sunday night to the parade on Friday, we recap the big game and hear from fans.
Plus, Tan France from “Queer Eye” talks about their live tour, which takes the stage at Miller Theater on Feb. 19.
Look back, look ahead, and get a better understanding of the stories shaping the Philadelphia region on “The Week in Philly” with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters. Listen on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM Saturdays at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Episodes are also available as a podcast or, you can check out individual segments below.
Celebrating the Eagles — Philly style
They climbed poles and mounted garbage trucks. They chanted, blew their whistles, and blasted off fireworks in the middle of streets. When a Philadelphia sports team reaches the promised land, the city’s die-hard sports certainly know how to party, and party they did, hard, in the aftermath of the Eagles’ incredible Super Bowl 59 victory. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi was out and about the night the Eagles took back the Vince Lombardi Trophy and caught up with revelers rejoicing in Center City.
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Back on top
Ah, how sweet it is! The Philadelphia Eagles are back on top of the NFL, a status solidified by their dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. Head coach Nick Sirianni’s squad left little doubt about its supremacy, denying Kansas City what would have been a historic three-peat while also avenging a loss to the Chiefs two years ago in the title game. How did the Eagles put together such a solid performance in the biggest moment of the season? Where should this group rank in the annals of all-time great Philly sports teams? KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram discusses with Matt Leon.
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Honoring their legacy
More than 80 years after eight Black trolley drivers took a courageous stand while serving the Philadelphia Transportation Company during wartime, the region’s present-day transit leader, SEPTA, honored their legacy. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo details a powerful story that resonates far beyond the increased attention it's appropriately receiving during Black History Month.
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Difference makers in the spotlight
Every Black History Month, KYW Newsradio highlights 10 GameChangers — people making a difference and uplifting the lives of communities of color in and around Philadelphia. Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams talks about what it means to her to lead this initiative, and where you can hear about this year’s GameChangers.
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Fab Five Live!
After filming season five in Philadelphia several years ago, the Fab Five from Netflix’s “Queer Eye” are coming back to town with a different kind of show —a live event at the Miller Theater on Feb. 19. KYW Newsradio’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka talked with fashion expert Tan France about his memories of Philly and what they’re bringing to the stage on their “Fab Five Live” tour.
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Helping hands needed
The Philadelphia Flower Show draws people from far and wide to see the elaborate floral displays and to volunteer. You’ve still got a chance to get a coveted slot and some volunteer perks! KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard explains what volunteers do and how you can sign up.