A four-alarm fire set a historic, century-old manufacturing factory in Montgomery County ablaze, with flames burning for multiple days. How did firefighters and first responders get the incident under control? What threat does it pose to residents? KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon dives into this story and other big headlines making news in the Philadelphia region this week, like the local trickledown effect of President Trump’s executive orders, DA Larry Krasner’s bid for a third term, and the 2025 Roots Picnic lineup.

00:00 Intro

02:01 SPS Technology factory ravaged by massive fire

06:48 Philadelphia legal community tries to get a handle on Trump’s executive orders

12:14 Protests against Trump, Musk; Krasner’s bid for new term highlight city’s busy week

19:40 Mayor Parker has a new housing push; will it work?

24:47 Finally, SS United States sets sail

30:35 What do Philly music fans think of 2025 Roots Picnic lineup?

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