Best Columbus Cares Podcasts (2024)

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130: An Interview With Kevin M. Flanigan, MD, Director of the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio 10:06

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Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, interviews Kevin M. Flanigan, MD, director of the Center for Gene Therapy at the Abigail Wexner Research Instute of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The subject of our talk is exon skipping therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.…

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Harper the acrobatic emotional support dog lives up to her Phillies namesake 3:19

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Meet Harper, a huge Phillies fan who shows a lot of energy when things go well for her ballclub. Oh, and she's a dog. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more on this unique Sports Fan of the Week. (Photo provided by Nancy Criscuolo)By Audacy

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A once-worrisome stray dog captures the hearts of the Temple cops who rescued it 1:11

19m ago1:11

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Police regularly get calls to pick up stray animals. According to ACCT Philly, police have brought in almost 400 animals from the streets since January. But for a few Temple University police officers, they turned a worrisome dog’s attitude upside down. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has more. (Photo credit: Temple University Police Department)…

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What to expect with spotted lanternflies this season 1:08

10m ago1:08

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This summer, you may see the pesky, invasive spotted lanternflies around. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo talked with a local arborist, and it looks like the population may be kept in check a little more. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Haverford High product nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award 1:04

13m ago1:04

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A Haverford High School graduate has been nominated for a prestigious honor by the University of Scranton. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more. (Photo credit: ZJ Morse)By Audacy

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Biden adamant about staying in the race: 'I am running and we're gonna win,' he declares at campaign rally 1:09

15m ago1:09

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President Joe Biden is adamant about staying in the race, as he made clear while campaigning Friday evening in Detroit. And, the president made a point of addressing Donald Trump's character. Biden called Trump a convicted criminal, a rapist, and a bad businessman with six bankruptcy filings. He said his opponent has no regard for democracy. Biden …

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2023 data breach potentially exposed personal info of more than 35,000 people, City of Philadelphia reveals 1:11

19m ago1:11

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The City of Philadelphia said hackers breached its email system and had access to it for two months last year, putting the personal information of tens of thousands of residents at risk. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon reports.By Audacy

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Havertown native Katie Redding nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award 7:05

1h ago7:05

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A Haverford High School product has been nominated for a prestigious honor by the University of Scranton. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon talks with star field hockey player Katie Redding about her nomination for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.By Audacy

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The Week in Philly: The story behind Blobfest 4:11

11h ago4:11

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Why do dozens of cult movie fans flock to Phoenixville every year just to stampede out of the town’s legendary Colonial Theatre? KYW Newsradio’s Andre Bennett explains the backstory behind Blobfest, and how it pays homage to a slice of Hollywood history rooted in Chester County. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5…

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The Week in Philly: Phillies at the All-Star Break - how they became baseball's best team 7:23

11h ago7:23

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The best record in baseball. A franchise-record in All-Stars. Elite starting pitching, plus a bona fide MVP candidate. Yep, the Phillies put together one heck of a resume heading into the break. KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram has been following the club all season, and explains how the Phils weathered a tough first week and key injuries to solidify thei…

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The Week in Philly: Takes on Pennsylvania's new license plates 5:58

11h ago5:58

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Out with the yellow, white, and blue; in with the red, white, and blue, and Liberty Bell too! Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a brand new look for Pennsylvania's license plate, set to arrive in 2025, while a sneak peak of the design scheme can already be seen on welcome signs throughout the state. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo stopped by a local auto s…

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The Week in Philly: Avenue of the Arts ready for major project 4:45

11h ago4:45

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In the aftermath of a signature institution’s sudden closure, the Avenue of the Arts announced plans for a rebirth ahead of the American semi-quincentennial. What do the plans entail? How much will the project cost? Who’s paying for it? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo has the details. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday a…

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The Week in Philly: How Pennsylvania factors into the Republican National Convention 7:02

11h ago7:02

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Next week’s Republican National Convention is halfway across the country from Pennsylvania, but the all-important swing state is certainly expected to factor into how the GOP presents its platform entering the height of the 2024 presidential election season. Before heading out to Milwaukee to cover the event, KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim…

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The Week in Philly: "King Maker" Johnny Doc's fall from the top 6:58

11h ago6:58

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Former Philadelphia labor union power broker John Dougherty’s fall from power hit its nadir this week, when a federal judge in Reading, PA sentenced him to six years in prison. KYW Newsradio City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb has followed Dougherty’s rise and fall, and puts this latest development in his legal woes into perspective. Listen to The Week…

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Man arrested, charged in connection with sexual assault of 5-year-old in New Castle 0:39

14h ago0:39

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Brandywine School District emotional support therapist John Arnold has been arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a child. (Photo credit: New Castle County Police)By Audacy

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Man sentenced in fatal 2020 shooting of 19-year-old sitting on North Philly stoop 1:28

15h ago1:28

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Charles Davis was 25 years old when he and then 16-year-old Joel Saint-Fort fired down the street at 10th and Thompson in February 2020, fatally striking 19-year-old Yaniyah Foster in the head. KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, on Friday, Charles was sentenced to 20-40 years in prison. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Judge upholds Mayor Parker's return-to-office order for city employees 1:16

15h ago1:16

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A Philadelphia judge has upheld Mayor Cherelle Parker’s back-to-office order to city employees. That means all city workers will be reporting in person on Monday, July 15. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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South Columbus Blvd. will be reduced to 1 lane until mid-2025 for I-95 CAP construction 1:03

15h ago1:03

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Starting Monday, PennDOT is taking southbound Columbus Boulevard from three lanes to two between Race and Market streets, and then down to only one lane between Market and Walnut. The lane closures will last until the middle of 2025. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)…

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Recreational marijuana not included in Pa.'s 2024-25 budget 1:20

15h ago1:20

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Adult-use marijuana is one of several things on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s wish list that did not make it into this year’s budget. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us that, while support continues to grow in the state legislature, some lawmakers want to ensure a focus on criminal justice reform and social equity. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Philly man pleads guilty to several gun trafficking related charges 0:26

16h ago0:26

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Vaishawun Covington faced nearly a hundred charges connected to straw purchases. He pleaded guilty to 33 counts and one count of conspiracy Friday. Judge Nicholas Kamau sentenced him to five to 10 years behind bars. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Philly native Dawn Staley receives Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at 2024 ESPYs 1:12

19h ago1:12

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Serena Williams hosted the ESPYs Thursday night for an award showcase that honored a groundbreaking year for women in sports. South Carolina women's Basketball Head Coach and North Philly native Dawn Staley received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. But Staley said she felt "undeserving" of the honor, calling herself a spectator to the courage di…

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Police searching for suspects, car wanted in connection with North Philly shooting that injured 3 minors 1:20

20h ago1:20

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Surveillance video released by Philadelphia police Friday afternoon shows a man dressed in all black running down the street with a gun and firing at a white Jeep Cherokee with tinted windows and a moon roof. A few seconds later and up the block, the SUV stops and another male, also masked and in all black, shoots down the block from the back seat.…

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Separate overnight shootings leave 1 dead, 4 injured 0:41

20h ago0:41

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More gun violence overnight in the city has left 1 person dead and 4 others injured. Police say a 26-year-old man was killed, shot in the chest around 4:30 this morning at 55th and Sansom streets. An hour earlier, a 31-year-old man was shot in the neck along Kensington Avenue, near Clearfield Avenue in Kensington and a 33-year-old man was shot in t…

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New state budget leaves SEPTA millions of dollars short of what it says it needs 1:10

22h ago1:10

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SEPTA didn't get all it asked for in the new state budget signed last night. So, could fare hikes and service cuts be on the way? KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo takes a look.By Audacy

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Barcelona plans to bar apartment rentals to tourists starting in 2028 0:48

1d ago0:48

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Over-tourism continues to be a topic in many popular world destinations. Amsterdam has now put a halt to all new hotel building. Venice continues to charge entrance fees, and now, Barcelona is targeting the rental apartment and Airbnb market. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more.By Audacy

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Blobfest oozes through Phoenixville for its 25th anniversary celebration 1:12

1d ago1:12

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Blobfest returns to Phoenixville this weekend. The festival that celebrates the classic sci-fi movie "The Blob" turns 25 this year, and as KYW Newsradio's Andre Bennett reports, organizers have planned the biggest Blobfest yet. (Photo: Lauren Ariel Photography)By Audacy

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Gunman fires into crowd on Port Richmond street, police say 0:19

1d ago0:19

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Philadelphia police are trying to find the gunman who fired into a crowd of people in Port Richmond overnight. Two people were injured. Witnesses told police that a group of about six to eight people were hanging out near Ann Street and Aramingo Avenue just after midnight when someone fired at them. A 33-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were sh…

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2 teenagers and a 2-year-old injured in North Philadelphia shooting 1:11

1d ago1:11

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Three minors, including a toddler, were injured when gunfire erupted down a quiet North Philadelphia street Thursday night. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy

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4-alarm fire displaces dozens of residents from Rhawnhurst apartment building 1:30

1d ago1:30

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Dozens of people were sent running from their Northeast Philadelphia apartments when a fire ripped through the complex. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the scene.By Audacy

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Philadelphia man sent home from Egypt to face 12-year-old indictment relating to traveling for sex with minors 0:41

1d ago0:41

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A 49-year-old man from Philadelphia appeared in court on Thursday and will be detained until he is tried for charges related to engaging in sexual conduct with a minor while abroad. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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2 men wanted in shooting death of woman in Poplar neighborhood 0:35

1d ago0:35

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Authorities are looking for two men they say killed a woman in the city’s Poplar neighborhood. On June 22 around 10:30 p.m., 47-year-old Heather Rainey was shot once in the chest and was rushed to the hospital by police, where she died. Investigators are now looking for two suspects, who they believe are between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. Pol…

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Pa. lawmakers pass $47.6B budget almost 2 weeks late 1:11

1d ago1:11

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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed off on a $47.6 billion budget Thursday night, which includes increases to public education, economic development and a boost for transit systems. The budget includes more than $11 billion for K-12 public education -- a $1.1 billion increase over last year. The budget also includes funding to hire 400 more state troopers and…

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Medical Report: How some doctors are taking patient care to the streets 0:51

1d ago0:51

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Homelessness is a growing problem in the U.S. Some doctors are taking patient care directly to the source. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Philadelphia police make 2nd arrest in connection with Strawberry Mansion shooting that injured seven 0:35

1d ago0:35

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A second suspect has been arrested for the shooting of 7 people in the city’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood last month. Khalif Duren has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and several other related charges for the June 19th shooting along Bambrey Street near Somerset. Authorities had already charged Tyheed Harvey with similar …

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West Nile virus from mosquitoes detected in Delaware County 0:40

1d ago0:40

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Delaware County health officials say they've identified a pool of mosquitoes that are positive for West Nile virus. Officials warn residents to check their property for any sources of standing water and eliminate them, as they can breed mosquitoes. They also urge people to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect against bug bites, and to…

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Philadelphia man sentenced in 2022 fatal hit-run outside Northeast bar parking lot 1:20

1d ago1:20

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An emotional day in court as a Philadelphia man was sentenced for a deadly hit and run, connected to an argument at a Northeast Philly bar. Here’s KYW's Crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson. Photo credit: Philadelphia Police DepartmentBy Audacy

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Camden County public pools are finally open after delay due to maintenance issues 1:05

1d ago1:05

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It's been a scorching hot start to the summer but public pools in Camden didn't open until the beginning of this month. The city says maintenance prevented kids from being able to cool off in the water any earlier. But they're open now and making a big splash with the children -- and Mayor Vic Carstarphen, joining them Thursday... taking a dip. KYW…

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9 people hurt in 5-alarm house fire in Atlantic City 0:49

2d ago0:49

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At least nine people have been injured in a five-alarm fire this morning in Atlantic City. Fire chief Scott Evans say fire crews responded just before 8 a-m when fire crews responded to the report of a fire at a South Georgia Avenue rooming house. Five people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Two were seriously injured, according to Eva…

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A bill that would impose annual fees on electric vehicle owners in Pennsylvania is one small step from the governor's desk 1:26

2d ago1:26

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A bipartisan bill that would charge owners of electric vehicles an annual fee as part of their car registration to make up for a reduction in gas tax revenue is nearing completion in the Pennsylvania legislature. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. 📸: Scott Olson/Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Common Pleas judge hears arguments on union’s effort to block Mayor Parker’s back-to-work order 1:08

2d ago1:08

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The city and its white collar workers union are squaring off in Common Pleas Court this afternoon. The union is seeking an injunction to block Mayor Parker’s back-to-work-in-person order. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports. Photo credit: Mike DeNardo / KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Local 98 union boss John Dougherty sentenced to 6 years in prison: 'I’m 64, I’m tired and I’m at your mercy' 1:19

2d ago1:19

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A federal judge has sentenced John Dougherty - know as "Johnny Doc" and former Business Manager to thousands of union electricians in Philadelphia area to 6 years in prison. The Judge saying it was clear Doc had built 98 into a powerful union and did many good things for the community and charitable causes but somewhere Doc lost his way, in the Jud…

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It's becoming easier to be a digital nomad overseas 0:48

2d ago0:48

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It's becoming easier to live and work overseas for extended periods of time. More and more countries have changed their visa rules to embrace "digital nomads." CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Medical Report: Could a tobacco-free generation be in our future? 0:54

2d ago0:54

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Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Could a tobacco-free generation be in our future? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look.By Audacy

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18-year-old shot after multi-car crash in North Philadelphia 0:44

2d ago0:44

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It was a violent night across the city. In North Philadelphia, an 18-year-old was shot after a multi-car crash. It happened just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Front Street and Eerie Avenue. Police said a total of four cars were involved in the crash. A 16-year-old passenger in the car with the victim told police that the shooter got out of one of t…

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Convenience store clerk shot, killed during possible robbery in Frankford 1:09

2d ago1:09

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A convenience store clerk was shot and killed during a possible robbery in the Frankford section of Philadelphia early Thursday morning. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.By Audacy

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Phillies fans find brief reprieve from excessive heat at Citizens Bank Park 1:00

3d ago1:00

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The excessive heat warning we have been under has expired, although temperatures remained warm as the sun went down… but it didn’t stop Phillies fans from packing Citizens Bank Park. KYW’s Nina Baratti has more 📸: Nina Baratti/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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2024 Atlantic City Airshow canceled 0:23

3d ago0:23

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The Atlantic City Air Show is canceled this year. Organizers say the main act pulled out and the show won’t go on. They say the decision wasn’t made lightly and they understand the disappointment this may cause. The show, scheduled for next month, was previously in jeopardy of being cancelled because of funding issues but money from the state saved…

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Split over Biden's future grows in Democratic caucus 2:51

3d ago2:51

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CBS News correspondent Scott McFarland describes the split within the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill on the subject of President Joe Biden's future. Many Democrats support him, but some are urging him to withdraw from the race. Pennsylvania's Sen. John Fetterman has been playing a pivotal role in rallying support for Biden. Meanwhile, actor Georg…

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From age 8 to 78, members of Team Philly make 2024 a Transplant Games of America year to remember 1:17

3d ago1:17

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The Transplant Games of America wrap up today in Birmingham, Alabama. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief and living kidney donor Jim Melwert tells us it’s been quite an experience for members of “Team Philly,” especially for the youngest member of the team. 📸: Gift of Life Donor ProgramBy Audacy

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Team Philly racks up more than 100 medals at 2024 Transplant Games of America 1:14

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The 2024 Transplant Games of America are coming to a close today in Birmingham, Alabama. It’s been quite a showing for Team Philly, as they’ve racked up more than 100 medals. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. 📸: Gift of Life Donor ProgramBy Audacy

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