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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: A new facilities survey, and lottery thoughts
The School District of Philadelphia’s facilities planning project is nearing the finish line, as the district this past week sent out a survey for fa…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
SEPTA struggles continues, Thanksgiving costs are rising, and PA’s 135-day budget impasse finally passes
Philadelphia faces yet more commuter strains as SEPTA cancels a dozen Regional Rail trains this week. Holiday costs are also rising; the average Than…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
10 months, 3 weeks 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…
11 months 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 …
11 months, 1 week 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 $…
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 months, 2 weeks 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…
11 months, 3 weeks 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…
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …
11 months, 4 weeks ago