PA in the DNC spotlight, UArts students get a new start, and busing problems in New Jersey

After a whirlwind month or so, Democrats were united and ready to celebrate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago - including Pennsylvania politicians, who got some significant stage time. It’s back-to-school time again! We check in on what’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District and how University of the Arts students who transferred to Temple are settling in. And a historic ocean liner has to leave Philadelphia’s pier - so where will it go? Matt Leon talks with KYW Newsradio’s reporters about the biggest stories in our region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:08 Democrats show unity at the 2024 DNC (hear the full conversation here)

07:38 What’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District this year

13:38 Former UArts students settle into a new home at Temple

18:39 Deptford Township, NJ parents speak out after some almost lost free busing

24:25 The SS United States has to move by September 12

30:26 Stuck bridge in Cape May County briefly messes with Jersey Shore travel

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