Thursday is the Fourth of July. But this year, Philadelphia's Independence Day celebration actually begins Tuesday — on the July 2. KYW's Mike DeNardo explains.

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Thursday is the Fourth of July. But this year, Philadelphia's Independence Day celebration actually begins Tuesday — on the July 2. KYW's Mike DeNardo explains.
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First there was Shark Week. Then came Shark Month. This time of year, it’s impossible to escape the annual blitz of content and activities starring these fascinating sea creatures. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt checked out the launch of ‘Shark Summer’ at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, where even the Tooth Fairy was getting involved in the festivities. 

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First there was Shark Week. Then came Shark Month. This time of year, it’s impossible to escape the annual blitz of content and activities starring these fascinating sea creatures. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt checked out the launch of ‘<a href="https://www.adventureaquarium.com/explore/special-events/shark-summer/">Shark Summer</a>’ at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, where even the Tooth Fairy was getting involved in the festivities. 
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 at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Week in Philly: That time the Tooth Fairy swam with sharks in Camden

Since February, more and more information has been coming out about a group of students at Great Valley schools in Malvern who created fake TikTok accounts impersonating several teachers and posting lewd, AI-generated pictures of them. At a school board meeting this week, the community expressed anger at the school board for keeping this under wraps and shock at how this could have happened. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson was at the meeting and tells us what went down.

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Since February, more and more information has been coming out about a group of students at Great Valley schools in Malvern who created <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/great-valley-schools-board-meeting-oversight-tiktok-teachers">fake TikTok accounts impersonating several teachers</a> and posting lewd, AI-generated pictures of them. At a school board meeting this week, the community expressed anger at the school board for keeping this under wraps and shock at how this could have happened. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson was at the meeting and tells us what went down.
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 at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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The Week in Philly: Malvern students impersonated teachers on TikTok

In light of recent crashes, assaults, and other safety issues on SEPTA vehicles, the Federal Transit Administration ran an investigation. They released their report this week, and the results are not pretty. SEPTA and PennDOT have both been ordered to take measures to address the issues. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo breaks down what the report says and what SEPTA is doing in response.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

In light of recent crashes, assaults, and other safety issues on SEPTA vehicles, the Federal Transit Administration ran an investigation. They <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/federal-transit-administration-orders-septa-safety-overhaul">released their report</a> this week, and the results are not pretty. SEPTA and PennDOT have both been ordered to take measures to address the issues. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo breaks down what the report says and what SEPTA is doing in response.
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 at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Philadelphia takes John Adams' advice and starts the city's July 4th two days early

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