Philly hosts the presidential debate, Mayor Parker speaks on the 76ers arena, and another car drives into the Schuylkill River

All eyes were on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met on the debate stage for the first time at the National Constitution Center. We recap the highlights and examine how race and gender played a role. A police officer who was shot in the line of duty died after nearly three months on life support. And if you’re struggling to sleep, the city might be the problem. Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.

00:00 Intro

02:07 Highlights from the first (and only?) debate between Harris and Trump

08:15 Gender and race dynamics on the debate stage

14:16 Mayor Parker holds town hall to discuss proposed 76ers arena

20:36 Police officer shot in June dies from injuries

25:18 Third car in a month drives into the Schuylkill River

30:30 Philadelphia is the worst city in the country for sleep health

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