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76ers arena impact, increasing Regional Rail trains, and Temple’s marching band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
Episode • Aug 31, 2024 • 38m

A new report details the impact that the proposed 76ers arena on Market East could have on the neighborhood. Fishtown’s beloved Harriett’s Bookshop enters a new era. And, it’s Black Breastfeeding Week. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region.


00:00 Intro

02:07 How a new 76ers arena would impact the city 

07:55 Increased service for SEPTA Regional Rail, increased tolls on DRPA bridges 

12:55 A landmark success for Harriett’s Bookshop is a win for Black women-owned businesses

18:25 Black Breastfeeding Week aims to close gaps in maternal health

24:18 Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band gets a slot in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

28:50 The Eagles prepare to kick off the season in Brazil

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