The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

If you were late for work or your kid missed school because of SEPTA’s service cuts this week, you’re far from alone. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo checks in on how folks are faring and what’s ahead from SEPTA, plus how the first week of school went. We get the latest city government news from City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb, including State Senator Sharif Street stepping down as PA’s Democratic Party chair. And Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us about a rally of cancer survivors and advocates highlighting the importance of research in the face of the Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts. Host Matt Leon covers all that and more headlines from around the region with the KYW news team. 00:00 Intro 02:07 SEPTA cuts hit [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septas-doomsday-service-cuts-take-effect] as school starts [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/school-attendance-down-septa-cuts-philly-students-late] in Philadelphia 08:17 Water rates increase [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-water-rates-to-increase-next-week], DOJ’s letter on immigration [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-receives-doj-immigration-letter-wont-share-response] reaches Philly, and more city news 13:48 The state of the governor’s race [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/nj-governors-poll-mikie-sherrill-9-point-lead-over-jack-ciattarelli] and more NJ news 18:59 The Eagles get ready to kick off the new season 25:33 Cancer survivors rally [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/survivors-advocates-rally-for-cancer-research-funding] against proposed cuts to research  30:44 Mural Arts founder announces retirement [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/jane-golden-to-step-down-from-mural-arts-after-40-years] 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]

Those dreaded SEPTA cuts begin on Sunday, with still no state budget agreement in sight. We’ll tell you what to prepare for. And school starts in Philadelphia on Monday. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo tells us how the district is getting ready amidst the SEPTA cuts and a potential teacher strike, plus he previews his new weekly conversation with Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington. We also hear about Stacy Garrity’s bid for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Governor, changes to your PGW energy bill, and a preview of Temple University football under a new head coach. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Be prepared, SEPTA cuts are coming [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-readies-to-slash-service-over-the-next-10-days] 07:08 Back to school with several unknowns [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pressure-up-philly-schools-new-deal-pft] 12:47 Stacy Garrity [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/republican-stacy-garrity-challenge-pa-gov-josh-shapiro-reelection] announces campaign for PA Governor 18:30 Federal cuts eliminate a program [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/federal-freeze-environmental-grants-northeast-philadelphia-lead-poisoning] to prevent lead poisoning; gas bills increasing, but less than expected [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pgw-agrees-to-cut-rate-hike-request-more-than-40-percent] 24:40 Mütter Museum updates policies [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/mutter-museum-updates-policies-human-remains] on acquiring human remains 28:50 Temple’s new football coach previews the upcoming season [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kyw-newsradios-1-on-1-with-matt-leon-ef448/episodes/2025-college-football-preview-temple-owls-384fa] Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] with Matt Leon and our team of reporters 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]

Another key SEPTA deadline passed, and now, according to the region's mass transit operator, due to a budget stalemate in the state legislature, there’s no turning back from dramatic funding cuts. Will reduced service and increased fares go through as planned? We also learn more about the state of contract negotiations between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and School District of Philadelphia, and whether a strike could be on the table. Plus, hear about the inspiring ripple effects the Netflix smash hit summer movie “KPop Demon Hunters” is having on local Korean-Americans, the role a salvage company is playing in reconnecting former University of the Arts students with their works, and a decades-old cold case from Virginia that was recently connected to a missing child in Philly. 00:00 Intro 02:08 SEPTA deadline passes and still no state budget [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/senate-passes-rival-plan-as-septa-funding-deadline-looms] 07:58 Philly schools updates: impact of SEPTA cuts [http://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-readies-to-slash-service-over-the-next-10-days], potential teacher strike [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pressure-up-philly-schools-new-deal-pft]? 13:49 What Dugan’s defection [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pat-dugan-to-run-against-da-larry-krasner-in-2025-general-election] to GOP ticket means for Philly DA race 19:35 Cold case starts in Philly, ends [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/officials-id-child-found-dead-in-va-creek-50-years-ago] in Virginia creek 25:10 Salvage company reunites UArts students [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/thunderbird-salvage-to-reunite-uarts-students-with-abandoned-artwork] with works 29:20 KPop Demon Hunters craze [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-korean-american-kids-kpop-demon-hunters-representation] inspires local Korean-Americans Listen to The Week in Philly [https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71] with Matt Leon and our team of reporters 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]

SEPTA’s budget crisis has reached a tipping point. The transit agency says if the state Legislature does not agree on a budget that provides more funding by August 14, they will have to make significant cuts on August 24. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo tells us what’s on the chopping block. The U.S. Department of Justice released a list of “Sanctuary” jurisdictions that it intends to sue if they don’t change their immigration policies - and Philly is on it. City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb digs into that and some new city laws. Plus, we talk about PFAS, ICE, grocery prices, and mosquitos with Matt Leon and KYW’s team of reporters. 00:00 Intro 02:07 What’s at stake [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-new-schedules-funding-deadline-service-cuts] if SEPTA doesn’t get more state funds [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/pa-state-house-to-hold-weekend-session-on-mass-transit-bill] 08:02 Philly among “Sanctuary” jurisdictions threatened by DOJ [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/doj-flags-philly-for-noncompliance-with-immigration-laws] 13:43 NJ settles lawsuit with DuPont over PFAS contamination 18:18 Majority of Americans are stressed about grocery costs [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/poll-majority-us-adults-stressed-grocery-costs] 24:14 Germantown rallies behind restaurant owner detained by ICE [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/anou-vongbandith-detained-ice-germantown-owner-das-good-cafe] 30:14 Eco-friendly ways to fight mosquitoes [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/skip-the-spray-eco-friendly-ways-to-fight-mosquitoes] 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]

What do you do when you find two infant skulls in a box? Such was the situation confronting the Mütter Museum, best known for its collection of human remains. Hear how the museum's next steps led to a months-long journey that linked a true crime story to serious morality questions. We also check in on the Phillies’ activity at the trade deadline, and discuss whether the additions of closer Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader will make a difference in the season's stretch run. And, if you’re an e-scooter owner in Delaware County, you might want to think twice about how you use it. Catch up on the week’s headlines with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporting team. 00:00 Intro 02:00 West Philly communities left on edge [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/west-philly-rec-center-shooting] after rec center shooting 06:49 How could potential SEPTA [https://audacy.enterprise.slack.com/lists/T5RFVT69H/F097ZTD2SM8?record_id=Rec097ZTDSQ02] cuts affect school transportation [https://audacy.enterprise.slack.com/lists/T5RFVT69H/F097ZTD2SM8?record_id=Rec097ZTDSQ02]? 12:49 Mütter Museum discovery [https://audacy.enterprise.slack.com/lists/T5RFVT69H/F097ZTD2SM8?record_id=Rec097ZTDR9TL] digs up true crime story, prompts questions about the morality of housing human remains 18:25 Delco to crack down [https://audacy.enterprise.slack.com/lists/T5RFVT69H/F097ZTD2SM8?record_id=Rec097ZTDLMQS] on e-scooters 22:25 Could Duran and Bader make the difference [https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/local-sports/phillies-add-gold-glove-of-harrison-bader-from-twins] for Phillies? 30:35 Urban Youth Kings & Queens take the field [https://www.urbanyouthkq.com/baseball] 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]