The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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A shakeup in the mayor’s office, the “LeBron effect”, and measles cases on the rise | The Week in Philly

A shakeup in the mayor’s office, the “LeBron effect”, and measles cases on the rise | The Week in Philly1 aug34 min

The city’s managing director, Adam Thiel, is stepping down. Is this connected to controversy over his military leave? And what exactly does the managing director do? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo answers those questions and tells us who will be taking Thiel’s place. LeBron James’s decision to join the 76ers has electrified the city; we take a look at the potential economic impact to the region. Plus, we hear about an alleged hazing incident in Cheltenham, the current state of measles as vaccination rates decrease, and more of the week’s biggest headlines from the KYW news team.

00:00 Rundown

02:00 Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel departs, Carlton Williams to take his place

06:05 Cheltenham football players and coaches charged in locker room assault

12:15 Cha-ching! The “LeBron Effect” means $$ for Philly

17:58 Measles cases continue to rise in PA, especially Lancaster County

23:55 Transit funding advocates spend 24 hours on board SEPTA

29:35 How to help native species from your apartment with container gardening

Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.