The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

The ripple effects of the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy under the Trump administration are being increasingly felt across the country, including Philadelphia. We examine how people are responding and local immigrant communities are feeling. We also recap a high-profile round of primary election results in New Jersey, tell you why Amazon decided to plant a multi-billion dollar flag in Bucks County, go behind the scenes of Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s massive contribution towards autism research, set the stage for the city’s Juneteenth celebration, and learn more about Delaware County’s support for its LGBTQ+ population.  00:00 Intro 02:08 ICE protests [https://audacy.enterprise.slack.com/lists/T5RFVT69H/F090DBZ6HLP?record_id=Rec090DBZJTPH] reach Center City, stoking more fear in local immigrant communities 08:08 Mikie Sherrill vs. Jack Ciattarelli highlight NJ primary election results [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/mikie-sherrill-wins-democratic-primary-for-nj-governor] 14:10 Amazon ready to invest big [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/amazon-to-invest-usd20b-in-ai-data-centers-across-pennsylvania] in Bucks County 19:55 Jeffrey Lurie makes record-setting gift [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/lurie-donation-autism-research-penn-childrens-hospital] for autism research 24:48 Philadelphia prepares for Juneteenth celebrations [https://www.aampmuseum.org/calendar.html] 30:58 Why Delco adopts LGBTQ+ “safe haven” [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/delaware-county-safe-haven-lgbtq] status Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] on KYW Newsradio [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio] every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

New Jersey’s primary election is on Tuesday, and the Democratic side of the governor race is packed. KYW’s South Jersey Reporter Mike Dougherty looks at the candidates on both sides. Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker agreed on a $6.8 billion budget. City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us what was approved. Plus, we have updates on a SEPTA line closing, Penn Medicine ending gender-affirming surgeries for people under 19, a bill targeting AI deepfakes, and local students gaining national praise. 00:00 Intro 02:00 The NJ governor race [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/early-voting-in-the-new-jersey-primary-begins-june-3] is anybody’s game 07:01 What’s in Philadelphia’s new budget [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/mayor-parker-city-council-agree-to-usd6-8-billion-budget]? 13:26 SEPTA’s new GM [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/after-months-interim-leader-septa-names-scott-sauer-gm], and Chestnut Hill East Line closes for the summer 19:04 The fight over gender-affirming care for youth [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-lgbtq-leader-calls-out-penn-medicine] 24:59 PA bill addresses AI deepfakes [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pa-bill-criminalizing-ai-deepfakes-moves-forward-senate], despite Trump bill to prohibit state AI laws 31:08 Philadelphia students honored in C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/cspan-studentcam-video-contest-philadelphia-winners] Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] on KYW Newsradio [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio] every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The week started out with a grim Memorial Day when shooters opened fire in the Lemon Hill section of Fairmount Park, killing two people and injuring nine more. KYW’s Tim Jimenez explains what we’ve learned about the victims and how the city is responding. Reporter Mike DeNardo - the biggest Phillies fan we know - gives his take on the season so far. And “Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson paid her hometown a visit to reveal a mural and receive a key to the city. We’ll hear all that and more of the region’s latest news from host Matt Leon and KYW’s team of reporters. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Memorial Day mass shooting [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/deadly-fairmount-park-mass-shooting-memorial-day] in Fairmount Park 06:30 City Council makes moves to help renters [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-rental-bills-pass-council-committee]; Whole Foods union certified 12:21 What’s ahead for Pride month [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-pride-promise-biggest-festival-flag] and Odunde Festival’s 50th year [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/odunde-festival-marks-50-years-with-weeklong-celebration] 16:26 The Phillies’ comeback 24:38 PA bans handheld phone use [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/new-pa-law-bans-handheld-phone-use-while-driving] while driving 30:14 Quinta Brunson comes home [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/abbott-elementary-quinta-brunson-gets-key-to-philly] to receive a key to the city Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] on KYW Newsradio [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio] every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

District Attorney Larry Krasner has his fair share of vocal detractors, but his performance at the polls speaks for itself. After a convincing win over challenger Pat Dugan in the Democratic primary, Krasner is all but assured a third term. KYW Newsradio’s Pat Loeb explains his appeal to voters and keys to victory. Plus, get analysis of the Mark Dial verdict in the trial of Eddie Irizarry’s killing, and hear what riders who depend on SEPTA had to say about the potential impact of its impending doomsday budget. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters cover these stories and more, including the survival of the Eagles’ famed “tush push” and Memorial Day weekend activity tips in Pennsylvania.  00:00 Intro 02:01 How - and why - DA Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/larry-krasner-wins-2025-democratic-primary-philly-district-attorney] 07:51 Analyzing the Mark Dial verdict [http://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/ex-philly-officer-mark-dial-guilty-of-voluntary-manslaughter] in the trial for Eddie Irizarry’s killing 14:06 What riders said [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/public-hearing-septa-proposed-budget-service-cuts] at SEPTA public budget hearing meetings 19:36 Ahead of Memorial Day, veterans continue to wrestle with mental health struggles 23:57 The “Tush Push” LIVES! 30:02 Where to go in PA [https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwi_iP_L9bmNAxXNVkcBHZ1ZOj0YABADGgJxdQ&co=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr1oFhhvES0unueuFo_5swNaLJgFWQVOlvVtkLUduElN3suZdH3y0EwaAu5DEALw_wcB&category=acrcp_v1_0&sig=AOD64_2vccP-gsvU4ZIqCgSNZPkg1hxz_g&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjIi_nL9bmNAxVaN2IAHbM2HuIQ0Qx6BAgNEAE] this Memorial Day and into the summer Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] on KYW Newsradio [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio] every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Pennsylvania’s primary election is this coming Tuesday, and while it’s an off year, this primary will likely determine Philadelphia’s next District Attorney. We talk about the Democratic candidates, incumbent Larry Krasner and Judge Pat Dugan. Plus, a debate over whether or not to narrow Castor Avenue in Oxford Circle, a new study shows the impacts of gentrification, PA lawmakers discuss legalizing recreational marijuana, and we catch up on the latest sports news from the Eagles, 76ers, and Flyers. 00:00 Intro 02:07 Philly primaries: the DA race and ballot questions [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/what-you-need-know-about-3-philadelphia-ballot-questions] 06:28 To narrow or not to narrow Castor Avenue [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/penndot-city-plan-to-narrow-castor-avenue-northeast-philadelphia]? 11:10 What a new study says about Philadelphia gentrification [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-report-gentrification-us-cities] 17:00 Lawmakers want to legalize recreational marijuana in PA - but not yet [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pa-house-cannabis-bill-voted-down-senate] 23:29 Four big questions in Philly sports 30:20 Michelin Guide [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-michelin-guide-first-time] will finally include Philadelphia restaurants Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] on KYW Newsradio [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio] every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]