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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!”

The news broke late in the week, and it was big: President Trump, after earlier in the year denying convicted union leader John Dougherty an early release from federal prison, reversed course. City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb, who has covered the case against Dougherty from the start, explains what happens from the prison where Dougherty was released on Friday. We also take a look at how community members can get involved in the transition process for 17 Philadelphia public school buildings set to close later this year. Plus, we hear how a local Nepali restauranteur is raising relief funds for his home country in the wake of catastrophic flooding. Check out these stories and more, as Matt Leon touches base with KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Trump commutes Johnny Doc’s prison sentence 07:30 How to apply to school transition committees 13:45 Restaurant owner raises funds for native Nepal after flooding disaster 18:05 Teaching 9/11 to younger generations born after the attacks 24:12 Are you ready for the 2026 Eagles season? 30:00 Philly’s plans to celebrate John Coltrane’s 100th birthday 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.

Changes to Medicaid that take effect in phases starting October 1 could cause more than 100,000 Philadelphians to lose health care coverage. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb explains what the city is doing to help. Two people have died of measles in Lancaster County - the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years, and the first in the country this year. Matt Coughlin tells us what officials are saying about the deaths, vaccines, and the spread of a once eliminated disease. Plus, PA, NJ, and DE are among several states taking on big social media companies to fight for child safety protections. Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert explains some big changes from a settlement with Meta and what’s behind new lawsuits against Snapchat and TikTok. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 100,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid access 07:40 Two people die of measles in Lancaster County 12:42 PSSA scores delayed as school year kicks off; SEPTA riders frustrated over new bus routes 18:42 States win major changes from Meta for child safety 24:55 Temple football head coach optimistic with 60 new players this season 30:24 Pop-up museum examines Philadelphians’ reputation, and the truth underneath 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.

One of the few rallying cries that people from all walks of life can seemingly get behind these days? Opposition to data center development, especially in the suburbs. Concerned communities throughout the Delaware Valley have come out in full (throated) force to battle these projects, prompting Governor Shapiro, in a significant flip, to lend his support via a new executive order. Plus, we get the lowdown on the person named to fill a key position in Mayor Parker’s administration. And find out more about Philadelphia public school teacher preparations for the 2026-27 academic year, and details on two exciting sporting events coming to the city in the next two weeks. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Shapiro takes on data centers via executive order 07:55 Brace yourself - the Market Street Bridge closure is about to ruin your commute (for real this time) 13:22 Philly public school teachers look to new year with optimism 18:13 New managing director begins work in the Parker administration, city emerges as DNC finalist 24:35 Villanova marks major expansion, re-opens satellite Cabrini campus 29:30 WTA tournament, Cycling Classic cap big sports summer 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.

Two missing women at the center of a “death investigation” were identified this week. The ongoing investigation was sparked by videos and images of “dark and disturbing” scenes found at a home owned by Eugene Horsch in Olney. KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson fills us in. Plus, Cheltenham parents tear into the school board over locker room hazing, and City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tags along with a team cleaning up homeless encampments in Center City and helping people find shelter. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Police identify missing women linked to “death investigation” in Olney 09:02 Cheltenham parents demand action after locker room assault 13:37 How the city is cleaning up encampments and getting unhoused people into shelters 20:18 Affordable housing at risk, and a call for poll workers 26:16 New Jersey cashes in on PFAS settlement, passes laws to protect kids online 30:30 76ers schedule revealed, starting with “revenge game” against the Knicks 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.

Rafael Jones, who was convicted in 2014 of shooting and killing Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker, had that conviction overturned this week because of disgraced former detective Philip Nordo’s involvement in the case. KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson explains what happened and why District Attorney Larry Krasner is fighting for an appeal. Plus, a hearing about police activity during Pride weekend gets heated, and a group of neighbors bands together to fight porch pirates. Catch up on those and more of the week’s biggest headlines with Matt Leon and the KYW news team. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Murder conviction overturned in the killing of Officer Moses Walker 07:11 Debate over police action at Pride; Philly property owners accused of exploiting tax relief program 13:12 11th Street Station on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line to close for a year 18:12 Philly sports outlook: Phillies’ big trades and Eagles training camp 23:44 Quakertown police chief will not be charged in clash during student anti-ICE protest 30:04 South Philly neighbors team up to fight package theft 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.

The city’s managing director, Adam Thiel, is stepping down. Is this connected to controversy over his military leave? And what exactly does the managing director do? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo answers those questions and tells us who will be taking Thiel’s place. LeBron James’s decision to join the 76ers has electrified the city; we take a look at the potential economic impact to the region. Plus, we hear about an alleged hazing incident in Cheltenham, the current state of measles as vaccination rates decrease, and more of the week’s biggest headlines from the KYW news team. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel departs, Carlton Williams to take his place 06:05 Cheltenham football players and coaches charged in locker room assault 12:15 Cha-ching! The “LeBron Effect” means $$ for Philly 17:58 Measles cases continue to rise in PA, especially Lancaster County 23:55 Transit funding advocates spend 24 hours on board SEPTA 29:35 How to help native species from your apartment with container gardening 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.

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 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.