Philadelphians played a big part in getting break dancing into the Olympics this year - but the results were not what they hoped. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard explains what happened and what local breakers are saying about it.

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Philadelphians played a big part in getting break dancing into the Olympics this year - but <a href="https://apnews.com/article/2024-olympics-breaking-a3101ed263a9368bb33627931f5102f3">the results were not what they hoped</a>. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard explains what happened and what local breakers are saying about it.
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The Week in Philly: Break or bust? Philly dancers react to the Olympic breaking premiere.

The subject is as significant as it is sensitive: how can women living in poverty be provided access to feminine hygiene? Officials in Montgomery County are trying to tackle this dilemma by expanding a program that distributes essential period products at no cost. KYW Newsradio’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details. 

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

The subject is as significant as it is sensitive: how can women living in poverty be provided access to feminine hygiene? Officials in Montgomery County are trying to tackle this dilemma by <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/free-period-products-soon-available-at-all-montco-facilities">expanding a program</a> that distributes essential period products at no cost. KYW Newsradio’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams 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 at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

The Week in Philly: Montgomery County makes push to end period poverty

Levittown. Toms River. Tanney. Media. Add Council Rock Newtown to the list of teams that have represented the Philadelphia area at the Little League World Series. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon spoke with members of the club about their run to Williamsport, and the group’s resiliency.

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

Levittown. Toms River. Tanney. Media. Add <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/local-sports/council-rock-little-league-world-series-mid-atlantic-vs-southwest">Council Rock Newtown</a> to the list of teams that have represented the Philadelphia area at the Little League World Series. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon spoke with members of the club about their run to Williamsport, and the group’s resiliency.
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 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

The Week in Philly: Council Rock Newtown adds to region's little league pedigree

The School District of Philadelphia is tweaking its lottery system - again. With the application and rank choice period less than a month away, KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo lays out exactly what parents and students need to know about an important process that only underwent significant change three years ago. 

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

The School District of Philadelphia is <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-school-district-alters-school-selection-process-again">tweaking its lottery system</a> - again. With the application and rank choice period less than a month away, KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo lays out exactly what parents and students need to know about an important process that only underwent significant change three years ago. 
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 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

The Week in Philly: Break or bust? Philly dancers react to the Olympic breaking premiere.

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