Philly’s new Fire Commissioner is a 35-year department veteran who spent 20 years at one of the city's busiest fire stations.

KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti was there as he was sworn in.

Photo credit: Nina Baratti / KYW Newsradio

Philly’s new Fire Commissioner is a 35-year department veteran who spent 20 years at one of the city's busiest fire stations.
KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti was there as he was sworn in.
Photo credit: Nina Baratti / KYW Newsradio

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‘I am absolutely prepared for this opportunity’: Longtime fireman sworn in for head Fire Department job

Once a spelling error on a sign for “Cenrtal Phila” on I-95 started making the rounds on social media, all bets were off. It was an egg-on-the-face viral moment. How did such an obvious mistake slip past the sign makers? What did it cost to correct the gaffe? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo has the details.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

Once a spelling error on a sign for “Cenrtal Phila” on I-95 started making the rounds on social media, all bets were off. It was an egg-on-the-face viral moment. How did such an obvious mistake slip past the sign makers? What did it cost to correct the gaffe? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo has the details.
Listen to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week In Philly</a> live on<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio"> KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

The Week in Philly: Typos and tribulations on I-95

Tucked 20 miles away from Center City in the suburban town of Norristown, the Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt visited the family favorite to get a preview of a transformative addition. 

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

Tucked 20 miles away from Center City in the suburban town of Norristown, the Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt visited the family favorite to get a preview of a transformative addition. 
Listen to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week In Philly</a> live on<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio"> KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

The Week in Philly: Elmwood Park Zoo unveils major addition

With the help of a lifesize light switch, officials this past week turned on a brand new exterior lighting system at City Hall. KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer dives into the specs of the project, and why stakeholders felt making a multi-million dollar investment in lights is worth it. 

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

With the help of a lifesize light switch, officials this past week turned on a brand new exterior lighting system at City Hall. KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer dives into the specs of the project, and why stakeholders felt making a multi-million dollar investment in lights is worth it. Listen to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week In Philly</a> live on<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio"> KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am.

‘I am absolutely prepared for this opportunity’: Longtime fireman sworn in for head Fire Department job

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