Tariffs, history-making tortoises, and resources for laid-off federal workers
Plus, trouble at a Chester charter school, an acclaimed maestro makes a memorable Philly middle school visit, and the resolution to a long-standing labor dispute between Aramark and its union.
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
President Trump’s tariff rollout sent shockwaves through the global economy, with the automobile industry emerging as one of the faces of the upheaval. How are local dealerships and prospective buyers bracing for the ripple effects? And over at the Philadelphia Zoo, more history was made. You’ve got to hear the story of the remarkable hatching of four critically endangered Western Galapagos tortoises to their century-old parents. Also, find out how the Free Library of Philadelphia is stepping up to help recently laid-off federal workers. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.
00:00 Intro
02:08 A local look at how auto tariffs could impact customers, dealers
06:46 Library offers help for laid-off federal workers
11:56 Investigation into Chester charter school yields staggering arrests
18:13 Aramark, union finally agree to new deal
23:40 Philadelphia Zoo welcomes critically endangered tortoise hatchlings
29:18 Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin makes special visit
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