PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — How are FBI arrests in Philadelphia connected to ISIS? What’s behind the abrupt closure of OCF Coffee House? Could rowdy teens ruin your summer down the Shore?
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 and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Episodes are also available as a podcast or, you can check out individual segments below.
Terrorism raid reveals connections to Philadelphia
“ISIS has suspected ties to Philadelphia.” That’s a headline that will grab anyone’s attention. KYW Newsradio’s Tim Jimenez shares what he’s learned about a series of FBI arrests earlier this week in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, how they’re connected, and what authorities are doing to prevent emerging terrorist actions in the U.S.
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OCF Coffee owner shuts down 3 locations
Union-busting or necessary business decision? The cause for a popular Philadelphia coffee house chain’s sudden closure remains unclear. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt caught up with the OCF Coffee House owner and former employees to dive into the decision that left more than 30 people out of work.
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Demands, arrests mark Aramark protest on Market St
Tensions between the union representing the food and beverage workers at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and their employer, Aramark, continue to escalate, culminating this week in the union’s largest, most visible protest yet. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti was in the fray and spoke to union members about their demands and frustrations.
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Teen lawlessness prompts action down the shore
From the southeastern Pennsylvania suburbs to the shore, unruly behavior by throngs of teenagers have upended order and put a damper on family fun. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty explains how local leaders are trying to get to the bottom of an increasingly pervasive problem.
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I-95 collapse: Have businesses recovered?
This week marked one year since a truck crashed on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, causing an explosion that collapsed a stretch of the major highway and killed the truck’s driver. The area is fully reopened now, but the closure was a huge disruption for nearby businesses. We hear about a new report on what caused the explosion, and KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo — who was at the scene right after it happened — caught up with some of those businesses to see how they’re doing now.
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Giant spiders are flying into South Jersey!
Bad news for anyone who doesn’t like creepy crawly creatures… A species of giant spiders native to Asia is moving its way up the east coast and could reach South Jersey this summer. The Joro Spider can grow up to four inches, and its babies use webbing to essentially fly. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon tells us what we can expect if and when these spiders arrive.