Tariffs, history-making tortoises, and resources for laid-off federal workers

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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