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 after rec center shooting

06:49 How could potential SEPTA cuts affect school transportation?

12:49 Mütter Museum discovery digs up true crime story, prompts questions about the morality of housing human remains

18:25 Delco to crack down on e-scooters

22:25 Could Duran and Bader make the difference for Phillies?

30:35 Urban Youth Kings & Queens take the field

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The city, state, and country are busy planning for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, but is Philadelphia really prepared for the crowds it will bring? KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us what plans were unveiled this week. We have updates on several trials that captured the region’s attention. The Eagles get serious at training camp, meanwhile the Savannah Bananas bring the fun and spectacle to baseball in Philly this weekend. Catch up on the week’s headlines with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporting team.

00:00 Intro

02:00 What the city, state, and country are planning for America’s 250th birthday

07:30 Sentencings in the killings of a CHOP doctor and a Philly SWAT officer

13:31 Verdict reached in a tragic, fatal home invasion

18:30 Eagles training camp gets underway 

23:48 Savannah Bananas put on a show at their baseball tour

29:39 Beloved dinosaur from Haddonfield returns to her glory at the Academy of Natural Sciences

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Republican Senator Dave McCormick announced $90 billion in investments to put Pennsylvania at the forefront of AI at his Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. Meanwhile in Philadelphia, city workers in the DC 33 union went back to work after eight days on strike, and both they and the DC 47 union are voting on tentative agreements. Plus, one of Philly’s own is the biggest star on the silver screen right now: David Corenswet is putting his nice-guy stamp on “Superman”. Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka stand in for Matt Leon to recap the region’s biggest news this week with KYW Newsradio’s reporters.

00:00 Intro

02:03 Two city worker unions reach tentative agreements

07:09 How climate change is impacting nor’easter storms

12:30 President Trump attends PA energy summit focused on AI

19:40 Young People’s Continental Congress considers the future of democracy

23:59 Philly Superman captures hearts and box office dollars

30:03 Another Delco defecation incident

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After eight days of trash piling up, the DC33 strike ended on Wednesday. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us what’s in the final agreement between the city and its blue collar workers and how this reflects on Mayor Parker. We also hear about multiple mass shootings this past weekend, despite an overall decrease in gun violence; a gruesome trial in Bucks County; a ride-hailing company using driverless cars; and a fungal discovery by Penn researchers that connects ancient Egypt to fighting cancer.

00:00 Intro

01:50 DC33 strike ends

06:50 Mass shootings amid an overall decrease in gun violence

12:52 Bucks County man found guilty of murder for beheading his father and posting a video

18:05 Waymo tests its driverless cars for ride-hailing in Philly

23:30 A fungus found in King Tut’s tomb could help fight cancer

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Forty years later, Live Aid remains arguably the most iconic concert event of all time. Two cities, more than 70 acts, all joining forces to make 24 straight hours of live music that helped raise millions of dollars for a charitable cause. Live Aid, staged July 13th, 1985 in London and Philadelphia, certainly left a mark. How did rundown JFK Stadium in South Philly wind up hosting such a high-profile show? If it hadn't been for the efforts and influence of renowned promoter and Philly native Larry Magid, Live Aid's American bill might have landed somewhere else. But despite Live Aid's success, Magid avoided talking about it for a long time. In a conversation with KYW Newsradio's Brian Seltzer, he explains why, and shares stories and memories from a defining day of his career.

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Philadelphia’s blue collar workers went on strike this week, affecting services like trash pickup. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb breaks down what’s at stake. Philly is finally getting a WNBA team. We talk with a women’s sports expert about what that means for the city and for the sport. Plus, after Miles Pfeffer was found guilty of murdering Temple police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson tells us how widows of other fallen officers showed up to support Fitzgerald’s wife. Matt Leon recaps all that and more of the week’s news with KYW Newsradio’s reporting team.

00:00 Intro

02:08 DC 33 city workers on strike

07:48 NJ approves a state budget bigger than proposed

13:05 The WNBA is coming to Philadelphia

20:14 SEPTA’s plan to fight fare evasion

25:40 How widows of fallen police officers support each other

30:42 The Philly Pops are back with their original name and a new director

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The execution-style murder of Temple University Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023 stunned Philadelphia. Not only was his killer brought to justice, it was served swiftly. Hear what Fitzgerald’s family had to say about the Miles Pfeffer verdict moments after it came down. 

Plus, triple-digit temperatures weren’t the only inconvenience posed by this past week’s blistering heatwave. Thousands of homes in the region remained without power following a massive storm the week before. Check out why the leader of PECO’s union spoke out in frustration. 

We also learn more about the Pennsylvania legislature’s efforts to address loopholes in the state’s THC regulations, new 76ers’ draft pick VJ Edgecombe, the ongoing World Cafe Live labor saga, and a summer jobs program that’s been a big boon for Philly youth. 

00:00 Intro

02:00 Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald’s family reacts to his murderer’s sentencing

08:58 How Philadelphians tried to beat blistering heat

13:29 Why PA legislature is looking into THC regulation loopholes 

20:42 Should VJ Edgecombe draft pick give 76ers fans hope?

24:43 What’s going on at World Cafe Live?

30:43 Philly youth flock to summer job program, which aims to expand

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2025 is KYW Newsradio’s 60th anniversary! That’s a lot of news, but we asked our reporters to pick some of the best stories to revisit - impactful events, citywide celebrations, and some moments of simple, great entertainment. Join our reporting team and host Matt Leon for a look back through time.

00:00 Intro

02:08 The plane crash that killed PA Senator John Heinz (1991)

08:24 A duck boat tragedy (2010)

13:15 What was left behind after Constitution Day celebrations (1987)

18:05 The Eagles’ first Super Bowl victory (2018)

23:48 The decades-long cold case of “the boy in the box” (1957)

29:50 The legacy of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (2005 - 2025)

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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 reach Center City, stoking more fear in local immigrant communities

08:08 Mikie Sherrill vs. Jack Ciattarelli highlight NJ primary election results

14:10 Amazon ready to invest big in Bucks County

19:55 Jeffrey Lurie makes record-setting gift for autism research

24:48 Philadelphia prepares for Juneteenth celebrations

30:58 Why Delco adopts LGBTQ+ “safe haven” status

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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 is anybody’s game

07:01 What’s in Philadelphia’s new budget?

13:26 SEPTA’s new GM, and Chestnut Hill East Line closes for the summer

19:04 The fight over gender-affirming care for youth

24:59 PA bill addresses AI deepfakes, despite Trump bill to prohibit state AI laws

31:08 Philadelphia students honored in C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition

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