The 76ers’ new arena on East Market Street a done deal? Not so fast. Even with Mayor Parker announcing this week her support for the project, and that an agreement between the NBA franchise and the city was in place, challengers to the plan are getting ready to take their fight to Philadelphia City Council. And while the 2024 presidential race remains front and center in a battleground like Pennsylvania, the state’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be a competitive one, despite what polling data might suggest. We also learn more about upgrades to a pair of iconic exhibits at the Franklin Institute, and how to combat mental health stigmas. Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Mayor backs 76ers arena, but opponents not yet ready to give up fight 08:10 Philly International flops in customer satisfaction 13:02 Why the PA Senate race is closer than you think 18:45 Franklin Institute's Giant Heart, Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive get upgrades 24:21 Audacy to air annual I’m Listening mental health special 9/25 30:22 Expert looks at new Instagram “Teen” accounts Listen to The Week In Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 76ers’ new arena on East Market Street a done deal? Not so fast. Even with Mayor Parker announcing this week her support for the project, and that an agreement between the NBA franchise and the city was in place, challengers to the plan are getting ready to take their fight to Philadelphia City Council.
And while the 2024 presidential race remains front and center in a battleground like Pennsylvania, the state’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be a competitive one, despite what polling data might suggest.
We also learn more about upgrades to a pair of iconic exhibits at the Franklin Institute, and how to combat mental health stigmas.
Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.
00:00 Intro
02:05 Mayor backs 76ers arena, but opponents not yet ready to give up fight
08:10 Philly International flops in customer satisfaction
13:02 Why the PA Senate race is closer than you think
18:45 Franklin Institute's Giant Heart, Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive get upgrades
24:21 Audacy to air annual I’m Listening mental health special 9/25
30:22 Expert looks at new Instagram “Teen” accounts
Listen to The Week In Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices