PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Why do cars keep driving into the Schuylkill River? What tone did Mayor Cherelle Parker set at a town hall meeting about 76 Place? And why is it so difficult to sleep in the city?
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.
Officer shot during traffic stop dies
Jamie Roman, the Philadelphia police officer who was shot in the neck during a traffic stop in Kensington nearly three months ago, died Tuesday. KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson shares how city officials reacted to Roman’s passing, and discusses the legacy the 31-year-old leaves behind.
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Parker's town hall meeting
Since the Philadelphia 76ers announced plans for a new Market East arena near Chinatown nearly two years ago, much of the discourse surrounding the project has volleyed back and forth between supporters and opponents. This past week, Mayor Cherelle Parker entered the chat publicly for the first time, hosting a packed town hall at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti attended the meeting. She explains why the tone Parker set was significant, and looks at whether the mayor is any closer to taking a stance for or against the Sixers’ controversial proposal.
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The presidential debate
Which lines landed? Did either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump do enough to potentially gain ground among undecided voters? What exactly is "gish galloping?" KYW Newsradio City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb covered the Sept. 10 presidential debate at the National Constitution Center. She highlights key moments and takeaways from the contentious showdown.
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😴City Sleeping
Having trouble sleeping? Maybe you should try living… anywhere else. Experts say it’s harder to get a good night’s rest in cities, and U.S. News & World Report ranked Philadelphia dead last for sleep health in 2023. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon explains why and what you can do to try to improve your sleep.
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Race and gender and the debate
Since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy, we’ve seen race and gender play a heightened role in the presidential race. How is a Black female candidate viewed differently from a white male candidate? How did Harris and former President Donald Trump conduct themselves in the debate because of or in spite of those dynamics? KYW’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams looks at the debate through the lens of race and gender.
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Schuylkill River rides?
For the third time in a month, a car had to be pulled out of the Schuylkill River. This is the second time this has happened in the same area on Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge, and both times, the driver was not found. Why does this keep happening, and can anything be done to prevent it? KYW Newsradio’s Tim Jimenez explains what we know about these mysterious incidents.