LeBron James is officially coming to Philly! We ask the biggest 76ers fan we know, KYW’s Tim Jimenez, just how big this news is for the team. Plus, Larry Krasner has long been a lightning rod for controversy, never shy to wield his power with philosophical conviction. But lately, fights are being brought to his turf, forcing Philadelphia’s district attorney to go on the defensive against accusations of legal misconduct. KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson explains just how he got into such hot water and what it could mean for his career. Listen to these stories and more, as told by experts from the KYW team.

00:00 Rundown

02:00 LeBron James brings high hopes to Sixers fans

08:01 What mounting accusations of legal misconduct could mean for DA Larry Krasner

14:01 Gov. Sherrill, New Jersey do damage control over non-citizen voter registration mishap

18:58 City touts successful summer in international spotlight, Trump drops Jewish employee inquiry at Penn

24:50 SEPTA readies for new bus routes

29:20 Region’s youth making local, national impact

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The battle over replacing displays at the President's House exhibit on Independence Mall has bounced through the courts for a while, but, at least for now, the saga seems to be over. We explain why, and how, the Trump administration got its way, and finally had displays about George Washington’s slave ownership replaced. Plus, we take a look at how Pennsylvania's new budget could impact Philadelphians, and why a proposed liquified natural gas facility has Delco residents up in arms. Listen to these stories and more, as told by experts from the KYW newsroom.

00:00 Rundown

02:00 Trump administration prevails, President's House displays replaced

06:50 Gov. Josh Shapiro signs state budget

12:45 Science and scares: explaining cyclosporiasis

18:20 Market Street Bridge repairs posed to make commuting mess

23:17 Eddystone angry over possible liquefied natural gas plant

29:48 Creating connections in LOVE Park, an old fashioned way

Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

For as much havoc and damage as the July 4th weekend storms did around the Delaware Valley, the timing couldn’t have worked out more advantageously for PECO’s union. Days after launching a historic strike, IBEW Local 614 gained decisive leverage in contract negotiations due to weather-related service interruptions. Find out how a happy union could make for happier customers. And even though summer is in full swing, Philadelphia is bucking traditional gun violence trends in encouraging fashion. Plus, for the first time since 1996, Major League Baseball descends on the city for its annual All-Star showcase. Listen to these stories and more, as told by experts from the KYW newsroom.

00:00 Rundown

02:00 IBEW Local 614 ends historic PECO strike

07:20 Camden responds to unexpected flooding, storm damage

11:50 Who’s going to pay Christina Aguilera after July 4th concert no-show?

18:13 Why Philly gun violence stats continue to improve

25:30 Muslim community shows resilience after arson at mosque

30:30 A baseball lover’s preview of All-Star Week

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Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of America, its influence has remained prominent in shaping the nation the United States has become over the last 250 years. Ahead of the July 4th, 2026 semiquincentennial milestone, KYW Newsradio compiled a feature series profiling trailblazing people - some you’ve probably heard of, others you likely haven’t - whose contributions, courage, and innovation changed lives in Philadelphia, the country, and the rest of the world. Listen as Matt Leon and members of the KYW newsroom highlight “250 Years of Philly Voices.”

00:00 Rundown

02:05 William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad

07:05 Sadie T.M. Alexander: Breaking glass ceilings in education and beyond

12:50 John Bartram: Growing a garden

18:32 Hercules Posey & Oney (Ona) Judge: George Washington’s slaves

22:53 The Bassett family: Still scooping “Philly” style ice cream, six generations later

30:04 Ma McGillin: The woman behind the iconic Olde Ale House

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Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington announced who will be in charge of the transition to close 17 schools and modernize 169 others. Get to know Assistant Superintendent Dr. Shakeera Warthen-Canty. Meanwhile, the city continues riding the high of the FIFA World Cup. A woman associated with an anti-AI cultlike group is charged with killing her parents in Delaware County. And the 76ers picked Labaron Philon Jr., a guard from the University of Alabama, in the NBA draft - could he bring the spark the Sixers need?

00:00 Rundown

02:00 Philly School District appoints head of transition office for school closures and modernizations

07:00 Member of the Zizians cultlike group charged in her parents’ deaths

12:30 World Cup fever grips the region

18:25 Organ donors, recipients, and families represent Philly at Transplant Games of America

24:51 The 76ers draft pick and hopes for the season

30:27 YouTube series sets “Survivor” in Delaware County

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The courts have not been kind lately to Philadelphia’s top prosecutor, as a series of rulings and revelations this week punished the conduct of District Attorney Larry Krasner and his office. First came a state Supreme Court decision resulting in unprecedented oversight of any and all cases Krasner seeks to overturn moving forward. Then, later in the week, documents were unsealed detailing the suspension of members of Krasner’s team. But as KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson explains, Krasner has no intention of wavering in his progressive approach.

00:00 Rundown

02:05 Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes DA Larry Krasner to task

08:37 Federal appeals court ruling favors Trump administration’s plans for President’s House

15:47 Why charges from ICE protest were dropped vs. “Quakertown Five”

21:17 Making sense of Wilmington Hospital shooting

24:53 How mixed-use development plans could change SEPTA Germantown Station

29:38 Is the Rocky statue curse real? Team Ecuador temps the fates

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Summer is here and school is out! Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. grades himself for his job performance as superintendent during a tumultuous academic year, while sharing the School District of Philadelphia’s plans to establish a transitional office for students and families impacted by impending building closures. KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo also asks Watlington for an early peek at enrollment numbers for next school year.

00:00 What grade would Dr. Watlington give himself?

02:32 Setting up transitional programs for students and families affected by forthcoming 2027 school closures

03:59 Looking ahead to next year’s enrollment numbers

Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner stopped by Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office this week to drop off a letter requesting more funding. Parker laughed off the move as a stunt, saying Krasner was putting on a “one-man show” she wanted no part of. Was Krasner’s gesture genuine, or was Parker onto something? Could Krasner have ulterior motives, and would they have anything to do with the title Parker holds?

00:00 Rundown

02:00 Arrests during Pride celebrations prompt protests

06:35 Do Mayor Parker and District Attorney Krasner have beef?

11:57 Final budget spares School District job cuts

17:47 Five years later, heartbreaking murder case closes with guilty verdict

23:50 State and local lawmakers tackle PFAS, Roblox

30:10 Look out! World Cup arrives with ticket scam risks

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When is $48 million still not enough? That’s the big question Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. is facing after deciding to move forward with hundreds of job cuts in the School District of Philadelphia, despite City Council’s recent funding boost. The superintendent explains his reasoning to KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo, while also addressing the controversy surrounding Pride festivities at a South Philadelphia elementary school.

00:00 Why City Council’s $48 million cash infusion isn’t enough to thwart impending job cuts

03:27 Concerns about relationship with City Council moving forward?

05:41 Addressing conservative social media criticism of Meredith Elementary’s Pride celebration

06:42 Enrollment information about summer school enrichment program

Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] 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.

Mayor Parker had big plans, but City Council gave her tax proposal a big “no.” Find out why the two sides couldn’t find common ground on a key issue during recent budget negotiations. Speaking of common ground, Democrats and Republicans in the Pennsylvania Assembly appear poised to send a bill to the Governor’s desk requiring a statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools. While a Camden scrapyard deals with recurring fires, resolving safety problems at the facility could carry labor consequences. And, A.J. Brown can finally pack up his Patriots rug and go to New England. We look at the fallout from the Eagles’ long-anticipated offseason move.

00:00 Rundown

02:00 Council spurns Mayor Parker, rejects tax proposals as part of new budget

07:40 State legislature puts bipartisan support behind bell-to-bell cell phone ban

13:40 Another fire at Camden scrapyard pits safety concerns vs. workers’ jobs

19:10 Officials say city is ready to welcome World Cup spectators

24:46 Don’t forget your rug! A.J. Brown exits Eagles via long-rumored trade to Patriots

30:47 Delaware County Community College track star heads to Yale

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