EPISODE · Apr 19, 2025 · 33 MIN
Fallout from Shapiro arson fire, a big boon for Parker’s housing plan, and an explainer on school district “rubber rooms”
from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy
While the details and circumstances surrounding the arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro and his family at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg continue to get sorted out, the incident itself remains jarring and alarming. Through the eyes of a reporter who covered the scene on the ground, we take a look at what we know and don’t know about the crime. Plus, Mayor Parker’s ambitious affordable housing push gets a major boost, and we put one of the most disappointing Philadelphia sports seasons in recent memory out to pasture. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap these stories and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week, including a string of deaths in Pennsylvania prisons, the efficacy of “rubber rooms” in the Philadelphia public school system, and the latest in the case against the person accused of killing the Gaudreau brothers. 00:00 Intro 02:01 What we know and don’t know about Gov. Shapiro arson attack 08:40 Philadelphia Housing Authority unveils major boon to Parker’s affordable housing push 14:50 A glimpse into Philly public school “rubber rooms” 20:07 Gaudreau brothers update and more news and notes from South Jersey 25:37 13 prison deaths in Pennsylvania prompt calls for change 29:57 So long, 76ers Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
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