Year in Review Part 1: Philly sports, schools, pop culture, and the good old 76ers arena debate
This week and next, we’re looking back at the biggest moments in the region throughout 2024.
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
2024 has been a whirlwind year. In Philadelphia, a new 76ers arena in Center City was approved after a long fight. Mayor Parker made a big push to clean up Kensington. Saquon Barkley exploded on the field with the Eagles. Wrestlemania took over the city, and the Kelce family took over just about all forms of entertainment. This week and next, we’re taking some time to look back on the biggest news and trends that had the Philadelphia region buzzing all year.
00:00 Intro
02:05 The long road to the 76ers arena approval
07:05 Mayor Parker’s first year in office
12:51 Major decrease in homicides in Philadelphia
17:05 The year for Philadelphia schools
22:32 Philly in the pop culture spotlight
29:55 Sports highs and lows of 2024
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