PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Who is New Jersey relieving medical debt for? What’s in store for the 76ers this season? And What Philly native was honored at Girls High last week?
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.
🎤Jill Scott honored
Grammy-winning R&B singer Jill Scott, a Philadelphia native and Girls High graduate, was honored this week with a new mural at her alma mater. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tells us about the mural, the artist behind it, and the emotions felt by Scott and current Girls High students at the unveiling.
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Philly, U.S. at infrastructure crossroads
On the surface, “infrastructure” might not seem like a sexy topic. But when you really scrutinize the ways it touches our everyday lives, its indispensable value becomes all the more obvious. The water you drink. The roads you drive. The power that charges your devices. Infrastructure is everywhere. Ahead of the premiere of Audacy’s nationwide, hour-long radio special focusing on the State of America’s infrastructure, the show’s host, KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo, explains why infrastructure should matter to all of us.
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Forgiven debt
Medical debt often comes out of nowhere and can be crippling, but New Jersey has relieved that burden for 77,000 people by working with Undue Medical Debt to buy and forgive debts for pennies on the dollar. KYW’s South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty explains how this works and why we might see more of it in the future.
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Trump's Town Hall tunes
Town Hall or personal playlist party? At former President Donald Trump’s appearance earlier this week in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the lines between the two were blurred. To his thousands of passionate supporters in attendance, it didn’t seem to matter. They were just happy to be there. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti recaps the event.
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Harris rallies in Bucks County
Three weeks out from the election, both presidential candidates have been campaigning in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris was in Washington Crossing making a particular appeal to Bucks County Republicans who are dissatisfied with former President Trump. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us about the rally and how local Democrats feel about the race.
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Sizin' up the Sixers
How good could the 76ers be if fully healthy? Just days before the start of the 2024-25 season, it’s looking like we’re going to have to wait a bit to find out. From prized summer pick-up Paul George’s knee injury to Joel Embiid’s load management, the Sixers once again find themselves in a familiar situation: dealing with injuries. KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram sizes up the Sixers’ chances for contention and discusses Tyrese Maxey’s approach to the offseason.