Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.

Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, has entered the race for Dwight Evans's congressional seat and in city government, Philadelphia City Council is advancing measures to add more speed cameras and improve bike lane safety. $22 million project to rebuild a bridge on City Avenue near the Bala train station will take 20 months to finish. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia School District has extended Superintendent Tony Watlington's contract and Watlington  also addressed a recent payroll glitch. In Camden, New Jersey, the police department is using drones as a "force multiplier," to give officers an aerial view of a scene. Nearby in Gloucester County, the Glassboro School District is piloting an AI security system that uses surveillance cameras to detect guns and automatically alert first responders. With the Pennsylvania state budget deadline long passed, lawmakers remain at an impasse. Amid the stalemate, the Democrat-led House tried to pass four gun control bills causing a contentious debate that included shouting and alleged threats on the House floor. As the Philadelphia Flyers begin their season, they are in a declared rebuild under new head coach Rick Tocchet.

00:00	Intro

02:05   Local ripple effects of government shutdown

06:35   City Hall grab bag including bike lanes

13:01    SEPTA safety report has been issued , teacher raises haven’t arrived yet, and what to expect on City Ave soon

19:26   NJ new security addition- AI and drones 

24:58   Still no state budget and new guns laws are trying to get through 

30:43    The Flyers get a new head coach 

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The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

The government shutdown makes waves in Philadelphia, SEPTA gets a new safety report, and new head coach is leading the Flyers 

After missing a target deadline for raises for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union, how does the School District of Philadelphia plan to make up for the delay? Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. explains why the payments are late, and the course of action he intends to take moving forward. 

Watlington also discusses his three-year contract extension, and the district’s pressing need for speech language pathologists.

00:00	What caused delays in PFT raises, and how the district plans to address the problem

02:55	Watlington reflects on contract extension, why Philadelphia has been a good fit

06:40	Tackling the district-wide need for speech language pathologists

Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com 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.

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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Making good on missed payments

In the aftermath of the Trump administration promoting an unfounded connection between Tylenol use by pregnant women and subsequent autism diagnoses in their children, Dr. Kristen Lyall, a researcher at the AJ Drexel Autism Center, shares her expertise on the subject. We also take a closer look at a historic public safety milestone 50 years in the making in Camden, once considered one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Matt Leon covers these headlines with KYW’s news team, while rounding up key takeaways from the latest New Jersey gubernatorial race, news on gun laws and more from the Pennsylvania Legislature, insights on a recent AAA road rage study, and the story of a local girl who received an impressive distinction.

00:00	Intro

02:05	Drexel doctor and autism expert weighs in on Trump administration claims about Tylenol

06:45	Camden eager to build upon massive strides in homicide reduction 

11:15	Ciattarelli, Sherrill clash in latest NJ gubernatorial debate

16:15	What happened to PA’s state budget talks?

24:52	How to cope with road rage

30:23	Suburban student lands prestigious assignment with Scholastic

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Camden marks historic summer homicide milestone, fallout from the latest NJ gubernatorial debate, and tips for dealing with road rage

Enrollment in the School District of Philadelphia is down year-over-year after one month, but Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. believes recent trends offer encouraging signs. On the latest edition of the “After School” podcast, the superintendent interprets the data. 

Plus, Watlington provides new details about the return of the district’s free “Parents & Family University” program, and takes listeners behind-the-scenes of successful contract negotiations with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union that wrapped up earlier this month.

00:00	Latest information on launch of free “Parents & Family University” programming

03:38	Making sense of the district’s enrollment drop after one month

06:26	Why Watlington embraced paid parental leave for the Philadelphia teachers’ union

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After School: Why Watlington supported paid parental leave in new union contract

The Trump administration has ordered federally funded museums to remove exhibits depicting slavery by September 17, and that includes information on the slaves who worked in George Washington’s home displayed at the President’s House on Independence Mall. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard spoke with Visit Philadelphia about how they’re going about preserving Black history while following federal mandates. Plus, a man was detained by ICE on his way to the Eagles-Chiefs game, PHL airport has some good and bad news, and Valley Forge Military Academy is set to close. Matt Leon digs into those headlines and more with KYW’s news team.

00:00	Intro

02:00	Historic sites grapple with federal mandates to remove slavery references

06:50	Philly man set to be deported after being detained by ICE on his way to the Eagles-Chiefs game

12:51	Valley Forge Military Academy will close at the end of this academic year

17:28	Phillies are NL East champs again and heading to the playoffs

23:06	PHL reveals rebrand, while being ranked last in survey on North American airports

28:56	KYW celebrates 60 years of all-news radio

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Black history exhibits under Trump, changes at PHL airport, and the Phillies clinch the NL East title

Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington isn’t interested in getting credit. He’s just looking forward to bringing back a program that was widely successful and heralded nationally under one of his predecessors. 

On the latest edition of the "After School" podcast, Watlington details the reboot of “Parent and Family University,” a program geared towards helping the School District of Philadelphia better support families, so that families can, in turn, better support students.

Watlington also shares new information about the district’s timeline for making recommendations about the improvement, consolidation, or closure of select school buildings. 

00:00	Update on timeline for school building improvement, consolidation, or closure recommendations

02:52	The return of “Parents and Family University,” and how to access free resources

05:41	Timeline for final decisions on school buildings

08:52	The importance of civic engagement and registering students to vote

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