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Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission has faced many challenges since it was created. The latest: the chair of the commission was arrested on bribery charges. Plus, midterm elections are coming up on Tuesday. We talk about the Trump administration’s decision to send election monitors to Philadelphia and key races in New Jersey, where Democrats could flip a strong Republican House seat. Plus the latest on the fate of the Academy of Natural Sciences and a new law in response to hazing at Cheltenham High School. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Chair of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission arrested for bribery 06:40 DOJ sending election monitors to Philadelphia and PA 11:40 City Council questions closure of Academy of Natural Sciences 16:45 Anti-hazing law passed after Cheltenham locker room incident 23:49 Democrats turn out strong in New Jersey’s early voting 30:00 Museum of the Philadelphian listed for sale on Facebook Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

The Eagles announced this week that Jalen Hurts will likely miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, which has sparked debate over how the NFL considers their players’ health. We talk with Dr. Brian McDonough about Hurts’s medical diagnosis and The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Eagles beat reporter and host of unCovering the Birds, Jeff McLane, about how the Eagles have handled this reveal. We also hear about charges filed against the man accused of killing Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber, a cell phone ban in PA public schools, and a chance to hang out with West Philly’s cats. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Jalen Hurts out for the season - did the Eagles mishandle his injury? 08:31 Police, officials, and loved ones mourn the loss of Officer Shane Seiber 13:26 Eric Lewis charged in connection with Officer Seiber’s death 18:06 PA legislature passes bell-to-bell cell phone ban in public schools 25:16 Marsha’s, Philly’s first women’s sports bar, closes after just over a year 30:01 Meet West Philly’s housecats on the neighborhood’s “Cat Walk” Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

Based on the School District of Philadelphia’s own testing, one in 10 school buildings reported high levels of lead in kitchens and food prep areas. On the October 21st edition of “After School,” superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. shares with KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo how the district acts on lead testing results, and also discusses the district's measles protocols, in light of cases rising in the Philadelphia region. 00:00 How the district conducts and shares information regarding lead testing 03:47 Vaccination requirements for and district protocols addressing the measles Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”

A man accused of killing a Philadelphia police officer has been charged with murder before, but was acquitted. Why was he allowed to go free? KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson explains that case and how the investigation at the “house of horrors” in Olney is developing as detectives wrap up their search of the home. Plus, with the Eagles tanking so far, Philly sports fans are turning their hopes to LeBron James and the 76ers. KYW reporter and Sixers fan Tim Jimenez tells us what we can anticipate ahead of the official season opener. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Suspect in police officer’s killing was acquitted for muder in the past 08:01 Search of Olney house wrapping up - what comes next? 13:51 City Council tries to control smoke shops 19:21 Let the LeBron era begin! Sixers prepare to kick off the season. 24:52 Upper Darby considers a 4-day school week 30:13 Collingswood ballot measure could allow alcohol sales for the first time Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

The hotly-contested School District of Philadelphia facilities plan has been set in place for more than half a year, but that doesn’t mean it’s written in permanent ink. On the October 14th edition of “After School,” superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. talks to KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo about why he’s never one to say “never.” 00:00 Feedback from recent meetings with administrators, faculty, and students impacted by facilities plan 03:30 Takeaways from visit to Overbrook Elementary School, one of 17 buildings earmarked for closure 06:43 Any chance for changes to the facilities plan? Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”

It’s been nearly a month since police gave an update on the Olney House case, but this week, the exhaustive search of R.C. and Eugene Horsch’s home on Chew Avenue continued into its next phase. KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson was on the scene, and checks in with new details. Plus, we toast the legacy - both on and off the field - that former Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson leaves behind after retiring. We’ll also recap the first and only debate of the 2026 Pennsylvania gubernatorial race and dig into the controversy surrounding this year’s Philadelphia public school enrollment numbers.  00:00 Rundown 02:00 Shapiro vs. Garrity: recapping the lone gubernatorial debate 07:15 Olney House investigation continues, with focus on potential DNA evidence in Horsch home 13:55 Philly public school enrollment controversy: what’s all the fuss about? 19:25 Farewell to Lane Johnson, the most consequential Eagle in modern history? 25:23 PA House takes key step towards regulating kratom 30:37 Say cluck? Collingswood okays backyard chicken coops Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

“A life or death issue,” is how Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. describes the seriousness of students dropping out of secondary school, especially for Black and brown kids. That’s why he’s so determined to get to the bottom of why over 700 students were “inappropriately” removed from the School District of Philadelphia’s enrollment rolls for the 2026-27 academic year. Watlington talks to KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo about the importance of accurate enrollment rolls, and what’s at stake if the numbers are off. 00:00 What’s going on with enrollment discrepancies? 03:37 Enrollment this year vs. previous years 06:56 Update on crowded classrooms at Girls High, and new hires made at the school Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] or comment on our social media channels, and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”

Investigations continue at a house on Chew Avenue in Olney where five women are believed to have died. KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson talked with neighbors who are dealing with constant disruptions from investigators, media, and onlookers. Plus, New Jersey recovers from a massive nor’easter, the PA legislature takes on AI license plate readers, and Phillies fans have their hopes for a playoff run crushed. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Search of Horsch house in Olney deepens, disturbing neighbors 8:06 Nor’easter hits hard down the Jersey Shore 13:06 Philly schools expand program to help kids who witness trauma 18:18 Flock AI license plate readers - law enforcement tool or dystopian surveillance? 24:58 Phillies season ends with Wild Card loss 30:10 New throwback video rental store Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

The culmination of the School District of Philadelphia’s highly-publicized facilities plan is still a year away, but the administration is laying the groundwork now to help prepare students at closing facilities for moves to new buildings. In the words of Dr. Tony Watlington Sr., the district will do “whatever it takes” to ensure kids and their families get situated in time. KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo asks the superintendent for the latest details on the transition, and also for an update on early enrollment figures in the 2026-27 academic year. 00:00 Updates on transition plans for students impacted by next year’s facilities plan closures 04:33 Reviewing enrollment figures one month into the new academic year 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.

A pro-Palestinian activist and teacher at the Workshop School in West Philadelphia, Hannah Gann, admitted on social media that she lied about having Palestinian and African ancestry. Technical issues stopped flights at multiple airports, including PHL. And new parking rules were announced at the Linc, which will impact how people tailgate ahead of Eagles games. Matt Leon and the KYW News team recap some of the biggest things that happened in the Philly area this week. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Philly teacher apologizes for lying about Palestinian ancestry 07:00 Former Cheltenham football coaches will stand trial after locker room beating 13:02 Air traffic equipment issues cause travel chaos; SEPTA’s ambitious new vision 19:02 A push to make use of vacant city-owned buildings, like former police headquarters 24:33 New parking rules will change tailgating at the Linc 29:48 Phillies PA announcer Dan Baker donates memorabilia to Rowan University Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

Jalen Hurts is making his mark on more than just the football field. The Eagles’ star quarterback recently announced the Jalen Hurts Foundation will be making a $600,000 gift to the School District of Philadelphia, specifically to install a new HVAC cooling system at Northeast High School. KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo talks with superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. about the impact of Hurts’ contribution, and why the district needs to rely on outside help to address this type of investment. 00:00 Jalen Hurts’ big gift, and why the district can’t afford to upgrade HVAC systems itself 04:01 Updating the status of asbestos remediation at Kensington High School 06:15 Expanding the district’s Safe Path initiative Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”

In an ongoing investigation of more than a million disturbing images and videos found in a home on Chew Avenue in Olney, police announced that three more women were seen unconscious in the videos and are presumed to be dead. KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson gives us the latest on that case, plus more bad news for District Attorney Larry Krasner, who has been referred to federal authorities for criminal investigation. We also check in on City Council, mail-in voting, and why people always complain about Philadelphia International Airport, on our weekly news recap with KYW’s reporting team. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 More missing women seen unconscious on videos from Olney house 07:55 Judge says DA Krasner “may have violated the law” 13:00 City Council evacuated during first session back from break 19:35 PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt reassures voters of election security ahead of midterms 20:05 Jalen Hurts gives $600,000 to fix air conditioning in a Northeast Philly school 30:15 PHL ranks last among large airports in customer satisfaction - again Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

New York City has banned AI in public schools. Los Angeles, too. Dr. Tony Watlington Sr., however, has no plans to go that far. KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo sits down with Watlington to discuss why the School District of Philadelphia's superintendent believes students should be exposed to both AI’s potential benefits and pitfalls. 00:00 Philosophies on the role of AI in classrooms 04:55 Rolling out the school district’s new parent influencers program 09:18 Updates on facilities transition process committees Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”

Police have responded to multiple nights of disorderly conduct from large groups of teens outside City Hall. Temple University gave up a $55 million gift. And, on the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, a Bucks County therapist who lost her husband published a memoir on grief. Matt Leon breaks down those and more of the week’s biggest headlines with KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Teens arrested for disorderly conduct outside City Hall 07:10 Temple gives back its largest financial gift ever as donor’s company is under investigation 12:01 Protesters rally to save the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum 16:31 Processing grief 25 years after 9-11 24:52 First look at the new Sixers and Flyers stadium 29:57 Goatoberfest is coming! (yes, as in goats) Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am, 3pm, and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.

School is back in session, and Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. already has some key items on his to-do list. One of the most important? Adapting the School District of Philadelphia’s application process for criteria-based schools to account for delays in PSSA results. KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo talks to the superintendent about the importance of PSSA data, concerns about the district’s English Language Arts curriculum, and the latest on the year-round schooling pilot programs. 00:00 Addressing delays in PSSA results, and how they’ll affect application submissions to criteria-based schools 01:47 Teacher feedback on English Language Arts curriculum 04:16 What’s the latest on the district’s year-round pilot program? Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”