Bucks County teens allegedly try to bomb protestors, and Mayor Parker shifts focus to economic mobility

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced her city budget proposal this week. We hear how she’s planning to fund “Pothole Squads” and ending street homelessness. Two teens from Bucks County were arrested for allegedly throwing explosives into a crowd of clashing protesters outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home. We also have the latest backlash to the Philadelphia School District’s plan to close 18 schools, a lesson on how elections work, and a recap of who the Eagles have lost and gained so far during free agency. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Mayor Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal; Penn goes to court over lists of Jewish employees 07:00 Bucks County teens allegedly inspired by ISIS in NYC bombing attempt 13:06 School closure plan, school budget, and SEPTA bus changes 18:37 NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s plan to reduce $3 billion deficit 24:38 Pulling back the curtain on the election process 30:09 Eagles say goodbye to several players during free agency Listen to The Week in Philly with Matt Leon and our team of reporters on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices