The government shutdown makes waves in Philadelphia, SEPTA gets a new safety report, and new head coach is leading the Flyers
A government shutdown has gone into effect in Philadelphia, this has resulted in the closure of federal landmarks and federal workers going without pay.
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
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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