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- 3 days ago34 min
An AI data center and self-driving cars, plus stories from the PGA Championship | The Week in Philly
Residents in Limerick, Montgomery County are not happy about the proposal to build an AI data center in their community. Primary election day is Tuesday, and there’s really only one race that everyone’s watching in Philadelphia: the race to fill Dwight Evans’ congressional seat in District 3. We also hear about driverless cars in Philly, the PGA Championship, and the 76ers firing their president, as Matt Leon catches up with KYW’s reporters about the biggest stories in the region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Montco residents push back against proposed AI data center 07:02 Stanford, Rabb, or Street? Who will win the heated District 3 congressional election? 12:28 Questions about Waymo’s driverless cars, and about SEPTA’s budget 18:03 Sixers fire president Daryl Morey after second-round playoff defeat 25:05 Local stories on the green at PGA Championship 30:01 Odunde festival expands for 2026 Listen to The Week in Philly every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm
- 5 days ago9 min
“I’d be…salty, too” | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
The School District of Philadelphia won’t be closing any facilities until after the 2026-27 academic year, but with his plan now approved by the Board of Education, Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. realizes staff and students at lame-duck buildings could be in store for anxious, bittersweet emotions. The superintendent tells KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo how his administration intends to support communities ahead of impending facility transitions, and expresses hope that a new attendance initiative between the district and faith-based programs can make an impact. 00:00 When can communities impacted by impending school closures expect transitional support? 01:23 Navigating potential academic and social consequences for students and staff affected by school closures 04:04 The benefits of implementing new partnerships with faith-based leaders 06:19 Renaming district headquarters in honor of former superintendent Dr. Constance E. Clayton 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.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Colman Domingo’s KYW connection, city budget hearings finale, PGA preview
Colman Domingo’s star has seen a meteoric rise the past decade. But the West Philadelphia native and Academy Award-nominated actor hasn’t forgotten the importance of his formative years, including the time he spent at Temple University. Earlier this week, while in town to give the school’s commencement speech, Domingo caught up with some old friends from his college days. One of them was KYW Newsradio’s own John McDevitt, who shares memories about what the younger Domingo was like. Learn about this story and more, as Matt Leon checks in with KYW’s team of reporters to explain major developments from the past week that shaped the region. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Final budget hearing draws major crowd to City Council 07:08 From deepfakes to medical care, AI regulation takes center stage in state legislature 13:29 Anti-Defamation League releases annual antisemitism report; where PA, Philly rank 18:17 A history of PGA and other major golf tournaments in our region 23:17 With global events on horizon, city prepares for human trafficking vigilance 30:18 KYW’s Colman Domingo connection Listen to The Week in Philly every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Phillies shake up their management, school closure plan passes, and Market East gets a glow-up
Protesters caused a ruckus at this week’s Philadelphia School Board meeting, where the Board ultimately voted to pass the superintendent’s facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools. After a rough start to the season, the Phillies fired their manager, Rob Thomson. And Monday is the last day to register to vote for this year’s primary election - we hear about the biggest race on the ballot in Philly. 00:00 Intro 02:08 School facilities plan passes, despite protests 06:58 “Philly Rob” is out as Phillies manager 12:55 Investigation into Quakertown police use of force against student leaves residents dissatisfied 18:55 Philadelphia’s primary election centers on filling Dwight Evans’ seat in Congress 25:00 Extreme weather fluctuations have put local farmers’ livelihoods at risk 31:05 Pop-up shops bring new life to Market East corridor Listen to The Week in Philly every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
- 3 weeks ago33 min
School Board delays vote on closing schools, an email prompts an ICE investigation, and the Eagles get aggressive in draft
The Philadelphia School Board was scheduled to vote on a plan to close 17 schools in the district this Thursday, but after pressure from City Council, they delayed the vote by a week. We hear the latest on what’s in that plan, including one more school that was removed from the list. Plus, a Montgomery County man found himself the target of an ICE investigation after sending a 4-sentence email advocating for an Afghan immigrant, and the State Senate made a new push to keep trans girls out of female sports. 00:00 Intro 02:00 School closing vote delayed, one more school removed from list 07:05 A bold robbery and a crash into a police station in Northeast Philly 12:35 PA lawmakers take on the state budget and trans girls in sports 18:06 The 4-sentence email that launched an ICE investigation in Montgomery County 24:32 Eagles trade up to draft Makai Lemon 29:27 Brad Lidge’s journey from baseball to archaeology Listen to The Week in Philly every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Final “final” changes to facilities plan | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
As the Board of Education appears poised to take a long-awaited position on the School District of Philadelphia’s facilities master plan, tensions have escalated between district officials and local lawmakers. Some Council members have gone as far as to threaten withholding funds from the district if it follows through on closing over a dozen buildings. Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. finds himself smack dab in the middle of the controversy. The superintendent tells KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo why reconciling his proposal isn’t as easy as pointing to the district’s considerable $4.6 billion budget. 00:00 “Final ‘final’ recommendations” and changes to facilities plan ahead of upcoming Board meeting 01:38 Why Watlington has kept Lankenau and Robeson High Schools on the closure list 04:25 Watlington’s back-and-forth with City Council members 07:22 Are SEPTA passes with unlimited rides for students a good idea? 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.
- Apr 18, 202634 min
Parker vs. Uber, ICE hearings, and a fun Flyers playoff run
Cue the boxing bell! It’s round 1 between Mayor Parker and Uber, as the two sides duke it out over the administration’s proposed rideshare tax to help fund Philadelphia public schools. Also at City Hall this week, lawmakers moved forward with legislation aimed at limiting ICE’s power in Philly. And the Flyers are Stanley Cup playoffs-bound for the first time in six years (while the Sixers’ postseason prospects look somewhat…dim). Learn about these stories and more, as Matt Leon checks in with KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters to explain major developments from the past week that shaped the region. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Parker vs. Uber, Round 1 08:40 City Council poised to restrict ICE’s activities 13:45 “Rooted in racism”: Black Maternal Health Week continues to fight systemic obstacles 18:18 Nearly a year later, identity of Jane Doe hit-and-run survivor remains a mystery 24:27 Get ready for Flyers (and 76ers) playoff action! 30:13 Philly Pride Festival pivots from the Gayborhood to the Parkway Listen to The Week in Philly every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm on KYW Newsradio 103.9FM.
- Apr 15, 20265 min
“Our schools need attention” | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
So far, the press for the School District of Philadelphia’s $2.8 billion facilities plan has skewed mostly in one direction. Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. gets it. Communities feel strong attachments to schools; closure talks cause tension. The counterpoint, however, is that nearly 160 buildings will benefit from the proposal. Watlington tells KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo what type of improvements to expect, and also addresses the emerging lobbying tiff between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and ride-share giant Uber over taxes aimed at funding Philadelphia public schools. 00:00 Mayor Parker vs. Uber; will Watlington get involved? 01:27 More details about building improvements in facilities master plan 03:18 Looking ahead to upcoming appearance in front of City Council 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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