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Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region this past week, we’ve got an expert meteorologist on the show to explain it. Plus, some potential union-busting tactics at one of the city’s Whole Foods locations raises flags. Hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon. 00:00 Intro 02:01 What causes a polar vortex? 07:32 The future of Philly schools snow days 13:33 Is Whole Foods trying to bust a union?  19:04 Improving representation in clinical trials 24:25 How high will Eagles fly? 30:06 Flies infesting mushroom country 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

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Plus, the science behind the polar vortex that cut through the region, improving representation in clinical trials, and the invasive flies infiltrating Kennett Square.
Duration
2301
Publishing date
2025-01-11 05:01
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Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region this past week, we’ve got an expert meteorologist on the show to explain it. Plus, some potential union-busting tactics at one of the city’s Whole Foods locations raises flags. Hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon.

00:00 Intro

02:01 What causes a polar vortex?

07:32 The future of Philly schools snow days

13:33 Is Whole Foods trying to bust a union

19:04 Improving representation in clinical trials

24:25 How high will Eagles fly?

30:06 Flies infesting mushroom country

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