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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Why the facilities report is delayed, and whether bathroom break policies could change
The School District of Philadelphia had long targeted a November release of its facilities planning process findings, but now it's looking like there…
3 months, 1 week ago
Democrats notch wins in NJ and PA, SEPTA inspections, federal shutdown hits airports and SNAP
In a year with few major elections, New Jersey’s gubernatorial election represents a big win for Democrats reeling from last year’s Presidential elec…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
NJ gov race, SNAP ruling, SEPTA delays, & radio legends
Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
plus Philly final is getting new-ish bus depo and an …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: "We are not going to fumble on the two-yard line"
With Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate approaching its fourth month, the School District of Philadelphia continues to fund its operating budget via a $…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
A vigil for Kada Scott, the state budget impasse, City Council's bag fee
Plus, Philly's "First Selfie" plan, and a KYW staffer's "Abbott Elementary" debut
A candlelight vigil honored Kada Scott, a 16-year-old killed last m…
4 months ago
An arrest in the Kada Scott murder, a controversial suicide ruling, and the return of 76ers legend
A major murder arrest, a controversial ruling, a political sentencing, a city parade, the Union win big, and the return of a Philly legend.
This week…
4 months, 1 week ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Interpreting reading, math scores
State testing scores are in, and, for third through eighth graders in the School District of Philadelphia, the results are mixed. In the eyes of Supe…
4 months, 1 week ago
SEPTA chaos, a budget impasse extends government shutdown, and a heartbreaking loss
the chaos of SEPTA's emergency rail inspections, the local impact of the federal government shutdown, and the passing of South Philly bakery legend …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Explaining the enrollment drop
The opening month of the 2025-26 academic year has been marked by hiccups, from SEPTA service interruptions to the threat of ICE raids. How much does…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The government shutdown makes waves in Philadelphia, SEPTA gets a new safety report, and new head coach is leading the Flyers
Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, has entered the race for Dwight Evans's congressional seat and in city government, Philad…
4 months, 3 weeks ago