Inflation and Social Security protections are among the top concerns for seniors heading into November's presidential election, according to a new AARP poll. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more.

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Inflation and Social Security protections are among the top concerns for seniors heading into November's presidential election, according to a new AARP poll. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more.
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Recent poll asks: Where do older Pennsylvania voters stand ahead of the 2024 election?

Bad news for anyone who doesn’t like creepy crawly creatures - a species of giant spiders native to Asia is moving its way up the east coast and could reach South Jersey this summer. The Joro Spider can grow up to four inches, and its babies use webbing to essentially fly. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon tells us what we can expect if and when these spiders arrive.

Catch up on all the biggest news each week on The Week in Philly, every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4pm on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM.

Bad news for anyone who doesn’t like creepy crawly creatures - a <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/new-giant-spider-could-appear-in-south-jersey-this-summer">species of giant spiders</a> native to Asia is moving its way up the east coast and could reach South Jersey this summer. The Joro Spider can grow up to four inches, and its babies use webbing to essentially fly. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon tells us what we can expect if and when these spiders arrive.
Catch up on all the biggest news each week on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week in Philly</a>, every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4pm on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio">KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM</a>.

The Week in Philly: Giant spiders are flying into South Jersey!

This week marked one year since a truck crashed on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, causing an explosion that collapsed a stretch of the major highway and killed the truck’s driver. The area is fully reopened now, but the closure was a huge disruption for nearby businesses. We hear about a new report on what caused the explosion, and KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo - who was at the scene after it happened - caught up with some of those businesses to see how they’re doing now.

Catch up on all the biggest news each week on The Week in Philly, every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4pm on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM.

This week marked one year since a truck crashed on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, causing an explosion that collapsed a stretch of the major highway and killed the truck’s driver. The area is fully reopened now, but the closure was a huge disruption for nearby businesses. We hear about a <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/report-i-95-bridge-collapse-tanker-unsecured-hatch-gas-spill">new report on what caused the explosion</a>, and KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo - who was at the scene after it happened - caught up with some of those businesses to see how they’re doing now.
Catch up on all the biggest news each week on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week in Philly</a>, every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4pm on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio">KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM</a>.

The Week in Philly: One year after the I-95 collapse, have businesses recovered?

From the southeastern Pennsylvania suburbs to the Jersey Shore, unruly behavior by throngs of teenagers have upended order and put a damper on family fun. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty explains how local leaders are trying to get to the bottom of an increasingly pervasive problem. 

Catch up on all the biggest news each week on The Week in Philly, every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4pm on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM.

From the southeastern Pennsylvania suburbs to the Jersey Shore, unruly behavior by throngs of teenagers have upended order and put a damper on family fun. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty explains how local leaders are trying to get to the bottom of an <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/shore-town-officials-law-enforcement-discuss-rowdy-teens">increasingly pervasive problem</a>. 
Catch up on all the biggest news each week on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week in Philly</a>, every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4pm on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio">KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM</a>.

Recent poll asks: Where do older Pennsylvania voters stand ahead of the 2024 election?

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