EPISODE · Mar 8, 2025 · 33 MIN
Philly rallies for Ukraine, local tariff talk, and the efforts to preserve two iconic landmarks
from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy
Philadelphia is home to one of the largest Ukrainian populations in the United States. How did the community respond and rally in the aftermath of the explosive White House exchange between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and President Zelenskyy? We also get an expert’s take on the potential local ramifications of Trump’s tariff policies. Plus, three years after sponsoring a bill designed to curb a disproportionate number of Black traffic stops, a Councilmember weighs in on the law’s successes and failures. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon dives into these stories and other big headlines making news in the Philadelphia region this week.00:00 Intro02:01 Zelensky White House meeting goes awry; Philly Ukrainians rally07:02 Tariff talk with Philadelphia World Trade Center CEO Thomas Young13:13 Three years in, examining the impact of “Driving Equality” law18:44 Don’t wait! Why now is the time to get your Real ID22:16 The latest on efforts to save Joe Frazier’s Gym and the Marian Anderson Museum30:19 Hartranft Community Center gets re-bornListen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
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Philadelphia is home to one of the largest Ukrainian populations in the United States. How did the community respond and rally in the aftermath of the explosive White House exchange between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and President Zelenskyy? We also get an expert’s take on the potential local ramifications of Trump’s tariff policies. Plus, three years after sponsoring a bill designed to curb a disproportionate number of Black traffic stops, a Councilmember weighs in on the law’s successes and failures. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon dives into these stories and other big headlines making news in the Philadelphia region this week.00:00 Intro02:01 Zelensky White House meeting goes awry; Philly Ukrainians rally07:02 Tariff talk with Philadelphia World Trade Center CEO Thomas Young13:13 Three years in, examining the impact of “Driving Equality” law18:44 Don’t wait! Why now is the time to get your Real ID22:16 The latest on efforts to save Joe Frazier’s Gym and the Marian Anderson Museum30:19 Hartranft Community Center gets re-bornListen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
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