Drexel University is keeping lecture classes virtual today as the pro-Palestinian encampment remains at the Korman Quad. Some students say they're still locked out of campus facilities like the gym, and some on-campus events were rescheduled.

Drexel University is keeping lecture classes virtual today as the pro-Palestinian encampment remains at the Korman Quad. Some students say they're still locked out of campus facilities like the gym, and some on-campus events were rescheduled.

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Some classes at Drexel still virtual as pro-Palestinian encampment carries on

Police say a teenage girl is dead and four others are injured after a shooting in Fairmount Park Friday night. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon tells us police were responding to large groups of young people gathering near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue and trying to disperse them when gunshots rang out.





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Police say a teenage girl is dead and four others are injured after a shooting in Fairmount Park Friday night. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon tells us police were responding to large groups of young people gathering near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue and trying to disperse them when gunshots rang out.
 
 
(Photo credit: NBC10)

Teen killed, at least 4 injured in Fairmount Park shooting

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>.

Some classes at Drexel still virtual as pro-Palestinian encampment carries on

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