Best KYW Newsradio Podcasts (2024)

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PPA issues warning about fraudulent text messages requesting payment for unpaid parking tickets 0:44

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The Philadelphia Parking Authority is warning the public about a new scam designed to trick people into giving criminals money or information they shouldn't have access to. KYW’s Justin Udo has the story. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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KYW Newsradio All Local: Sunday, July 7, 2024 (Morning Edition) 5:31

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By Audacy

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Kensington cleanup progress, the 76ers sign Paul George, and the Philly Zoo turns 150! 35:42

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Philadelphia mayor Charelle Parker vowed change for the city's downtrodden Kensington neighborhood. Find out why, so far, the cleanup results have been mixed. Wonder what Philly has in store for America's birthday two years from now, when the country turns 250? And how does signing NBA free agent Paul George change the 76ers' title fortunes? Matt L…

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Regard for artificial sweeteners has soured in recent decades 4:07

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Anyone over age 35 was brought up in a world of artificial sweeteners with the promise of all of the flavor with none of the calories. But we've known for a while now that "artificial" and "zero-calorie" do not necessarily equate to "good," says KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough. A recent study finds artificial sweeteners could increase risk o…

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HUD revives and revises program to make fixer-uppers more affordable 1:09

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development, today, announced the return of a program that helps home-buyers purchase fixer-uppers. KYW's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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🏀 Dribble, pass, shoot! 76ers begin first of 10 kids camps in Camden 0:55

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Sixers' Franklin the Dog received a warm welcome from dozens of kids in Camden Tuesday to start the first leg of a 5-week junior basketball tour. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty was there. (Photo credit: Mike Dougherty/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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PennDOT rolls out new license plates, road signs to mark country's 250th Birthday 1:14

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Drivers in Pennsylvania will soon be sporting a new look on their vehicles as the commonwealth prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us more about the state getting its first new license plate design in 25 years. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Democratic power broker George Norcross pleads not guilty to state racketeering charges 4:23

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (Evening Edition): Lower Merion Police say the body of 84-year-old Nadine Beech was found in Bryn Mawr Tuesday afternoon. Beech went missing after she walked out of Waverly Heights, a senior care center in Gladwyne, around 10:15 Monday morning. New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross ha…

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Deep in a heat wave, businesses that depend on controlled environmental conditions must stay running 1:18

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Dealing with the extreme heat is harder for some than others. Business must go on despite the dangerous heat wave that’s now in its sixth day. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon talked to some workers who are doing what they can to stay cool and keep things operating. 📸: Conner Barkon/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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NJ power broker George Norcross pleads not guilty to racketeering charges 0:40

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New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross has pleaded not guilty to state racketeering charges. He and four other co-defendants appeared in the state Superior Court in Mercer County Tuesday to enter their pleas, including former Camden Mayor Dana Redd. (Photo credit: Amy Newman/NorthJersey.com, NorthJersey.com via Imagn Content Services, L…

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84-year-old Lower Merion woman who walked away from senior care community found dead 1:29

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Police say Nadine Beech, 84, who was reported missing after walking out of Waverly Heights, a senior living community in Lower Merion, Monday morning, has died. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Lower Merion Township)By Audacy

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Towing companies in Philly will soon be required to show proof of illegally parked cars 0:27

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Starting in September, if your car gets towed in Philly, the tow truck company must take photos proving you were parked illegally. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill that requires tow truck drivers to take pictures of your license plate and the signs that show you weren't supposed to park or stop there. They're required to provide those pictures to yo…

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Wharton State Forest wildfire that was sparked by fireworks is now 90% contained 0:28

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Firefighting crews have managed to contain 90% of a forest fire that has burned nearly 7 square miles in the Pinelands. The blaze in Wharton State Forest was sparked by the use of fireworks, according to authorities. Officials have shifted this to a criminal investigation. (Photo credit: New Jersey Forest Fire Service/Facebook)…

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What you need to know about SEPTA’s two-week trolley tunnel maintenance blitz 1:07

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Get ready for the blitz — no, not the Eagles offensive line. It’s SEPTA’s annual summertime shutdown for maintenance along the trolley tunnel. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.By Audacy

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Police continue search for one of two teens who escaped youth detention center in Berks County 3:56

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (midday edition): One of two teens who escaped from a youth detention center in Berks County is still on the loose Tuesday morning, police said. They are searching Bucks County, where the boy is from. The other teen was taken into custody on Monday. Pennsylvania could soon adopt a ban on devices …

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Philly police release images of suspect wanted in deadly Oxford Circle shooting 0:34

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Philadelphia police are looking for the person who fatally shot a man in Oxford Circle last week. Officers responded to a call of a person with a gun on Kerper Street around 3:15 a.m. on June 30. They found 45-year-old Carlton Brown on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his head. Medics pronounced him dead minutes later. Police said the suspect f…

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The lowest airfare is not always best choice 0:48

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If there's anything to be learned searching for airfare on the internet, it's that the lowest fare is not always your friend. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains. (Illustration by Getty Images)By Audacy

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Medical Report: Do daily multivitamins help you live longer? 0:53

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One in three Americans takes a daily multivitamin, but does it make a difference? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look at a recent population study.By Audacy

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American detained after ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message can be extradited, French court rules 0:40

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A French court has ruled that the American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” can be extradited to the United States. Thirty-one-year-old Ian Cleary, of California, was arrested in France in April after a three-year search. He is accused of stal…

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Green streetscapes and performance spaces part of $100M makeover on Avenue of the Arts 1:11

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Organizers today are unveiling what they call the Avenue of the Arts 2.0: a plan to create a green streetscape with art installations and performance spaces on South Broad Street. More from KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo. (Rendering by Avenue of the Arts, Inc.)By Audacy

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Police continue search for one of two teens who escaped youth detention center in Berks County 1:35

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One of two teenagers who escaped from a youth detention center in Berks County over the weekend is still on the run and may be in Bucks County, where he’s from. Nine detainees escaped during a riot at that facility last September. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live with the story. (Photo credit: Pennsylvania State Police)…

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Heat advisory now in effect for Philly region through Wednesday 4:38

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 (morning edition): Temperatures are soaring once again on Monday as the region deals with the second heat wave of the season. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Philadelphia region, now in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. A 19-year-old killed on July Fourth in a drive-b…

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Water ice tradition helps these Camden County residents stay cool during the sweltering heat 1:52

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The heat advisory has been extended through Wednesday night. KYW's Nina Baratti checks the action for us in Pennsauken, where people are finding ways to stay cool along the Cooper River in Camden County. (Photo of Cooper River Park in Camden County around. Credit: Jim Walsh / USA TODAY NETWORK)By Audacy

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24-year-old facing charges after turning self in for Center City triple shooting 0:33

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Police say 24-year-old Tahjir Williams is in custody and facing charges after turning himself in Monday in connection with a shooting in Center City last month. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)By Audacy

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Pa. could soon place ban on devices that flip license plates on cars 1:01

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License plate flipping devices could soon be banned under a new bill introduced by Philadelphia Democratic State Rep. Pat Gallagher. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us Philadelphia adopted a similar ordinance earlier this year. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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'The future is in this room': Parker introduces 16-member Youth Commission at City Hall 1:04

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Philadelphia has a fully-appointed Youth Commission for the first time since 2016. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the new members Monday. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Police identify 19-year-old killed in July Fourth Kingsessing shooting 1:28

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A 19-year-old killed on July Fourth in a drive-by shooting in Kingsessing has been identified and authorities are processing a car they believe was used. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (Photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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National Conference on Ending Homelessness underway in D.C. 1:16

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The National Conference on Ending Homelessness comes after a landmark Supreme Court ruling enforced bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Anita Wemple from the Community Planning and Advocacy Council based in Pennsauken says the work hasn’t really changed for them, but the stakes are higher now and they are talking solutions. K…

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19-year-old killed in July Fourth Kingsessing shooting is identified 4:08

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Monday, July 8, 2024 (Evening Edition): A 19-year-old killed on July Fourth in a drive-by shooting in Kingsessing has been identified and authorities are processing a car they believe was used. A motorcyclist was killed and a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday night. Thousands of a…

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More than 1,000 amateur bodybuilders hoping to go pro converged in New Jersey over the weekend to compete 1:27

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The Mr. Universe competition put Arnold Schwarzenegger on the map. More than 1,000 bodybuilders from all over the country, hoping to follow in his footsteps, competed in New Jersey over the weekend. Here's KYW Newsradio's Jane Metzler. 📸: Jane Metzler/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Medical Report: More people have high blood pressure despite vast methods to control it, study finds 0:50

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Despite many methods of controlling high blood pressure, a new study found less than five out of 10 people with high blood pressure have been receiving treatment of any kind. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look.By Audacy

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'Plenty of water, rest when you have to' — Philly attempts to stay cool during excessive heat 2:07

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Temperatures are soaring once again today as the region deals with the second heat wave of the season. A heat advisory is in effect through tomorrow. We also have a Code Orange Air Alert in effect today. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard joins us live. 📸: Shara Dae Howard/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Motorcyclist dies after slamming into car in Northeast Philadelphia, critically injuring driver 0:26

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A motorcyclist was killed and a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday night. It happened just before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bustleton Avenue and Tomlinson Road in the city’s Somerton neighborhood. Police said the driver of a blue Suzuki motorcycle was speeding northbound on Bustleton when they ran a red…

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Malvern middle schoolers impersonated nearly two dozen teachers on TikTok, superintendent says 0:52

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Some Great Valley Middle School students allegedly created fake profiles on TikTok impersonating staff and teachers over this last school year, according to a New York Times article. NYT reported about 20 educators in the Chester County-based school district learned they were victims of these fake accounts, which had inappropriate content posted on…

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Closing arguments expected in federal bribery trial against Sen. Menendez 0:39

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Closing arguments are expected today in the federal bribery trial of New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. He did not testify in his own defense and, when he left court on Wednesday, he said he didn't believe prosecutors proved their case. Prosecutors allege Menendez and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from three New…

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Another heat wave blankets Philadelphia region in muggy, uncomfortable temps 4:26

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, July 8, 2024 (midday edition): Temperatures are soaring once again on Monday as the region deals with the second heat wave of the season. A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening. President Joe Biden on Sunday attended a church service in Mt. Airy and surprised volunteers at a campaign office in Ma…

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Temperatures in California reach record-breaking 128 degrees, and it's only going to get hotter 0:54

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The heat out west has turned deadly. A motorcycle rider died Saturday while riding with a group through Death Valley, California, where it was a record 128 degrees. Another rider was hospitalized. It was so hot that a medical helicopter wouldn't help because they can't safely fly when it's hotter than 120. Las Vegas also set a record of 120 degrees…

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Heat wave blankets Philadelphia region in muggy, uncomfortable temps 1:34

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Temperatures are soaring once again on Monday as the region deals with the second heat wave of the season. A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.By Audacy

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Fireworks identified as the cause of Wharton State Forest wildfire, officials say 0:33

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Fireworks sparked the wildfire that has consumed 4,000 acres of South Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, investigators said. The Tea Time Hill wildfire is currently 75% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a “fireworks device” ignited the blaze late on the Fourth of July. The flames were spotted from a fire tower near Apple Pie Hill in th…

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For the first time, 7 Phillies will represent at the All-Star Game 1:17

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The Phillies' weekend in Atlanta was a bummer, but at least they got some good news about the All-Star Game: Rob Thompson's Phillies are going to be well-represented in Arlington next week. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Jill on Money: The stock market boom is the gift that keeps on giving 3:23

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This year, the stock market has felt like the gift that keeps on giving. The S&P 500 has been up about 15%. The first half of the year was one of the better starts to a year in the last several decades. NASDAQ keeps setting records as well for high closes. As CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains, the market boom is mostly due to just…

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Know before you go: Too many ships in the harbor can create a travel mess 0:48

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Thinking of cruising to the islands of Saint Thomas or Saint Martin in the Caribbean? Dubrovnik in the Adriatic? Santorini or Mykonos in Greece? All these destinations suffer from one thing in common: On many days, there are too many cruise ships in their harbors. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains what you should know before you book …

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Biden feels the love at Mt. Airy church as he seeks to show campaign strength and energize Black voters 4:35

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 8, 2024 (morning edition): The heat is on once again in the region. Temperatures will soar into the 90s and it will feel like triple digits today. President Joe Biden on Sunday attended a church service in Mt. Airy and surprised volunteers at a campaign office in Manayunk before flying to a campaign rally…

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Man wanted for NJ woman's death kills himself after 7-hour standoff with police 1:11

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A man wanted for killing a woman in Manchester Township back in June, killed himself after a nearly seven hour standoff with police at a house in Toms River, New Jersey. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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New Jersey lawmakers approved bill to expand life insurance annuity account protections 1:00

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Lawmakers in New Jersey have approved a bill to increase the amount of money people are entitled to if the company that handles their life insurance annuity goes bankrupt. More from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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PHL's Wingmate Pass allows non-passengers to accompany travelers at departure and arrival gates 1:10

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The PHL Wingmate Pass program, which allows non-travelers to go past Philadelphia International Airport security checkpoints to be with family and friends before they depart, or to meet the when they arrive, has been around since the end of last year. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez went to the airport to find out how the program is doing since it laun…

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Two-alarm rowhome fire in Montgomery County injures at least 2 people 0:33

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Fire crews in Montgomery County were fighting a two-alarm house fire in Bridgeport early Sunday morning that they say injured at least two people. They were called to the area of Grove and Rambo streets just before 3 a.m., where they saw flames spread to multiple rowhomes. We're hearing reports of multiple people trapped on their roofs. Firefighter…

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Biden makes surprise campaign stop in Manayunk 1:32

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After speaking at a church service in Mt. Airy, President Joe Biden was expected to leave for a rally in Harrisburg, but he first made a surprise stop in Manayunk to visit a campaign office there. KYW's Pat Loeb was there. 📸: Pat Loeb/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Pennsylvania Capitol complex evacuated Saturday after bomb threat 0:35

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The state Capitol complex in Harrisburg was evacuated last night after a bomb threat was sent to more than 250 Pennsylvania House and Senate members. The email, with a subject line "My manifesto," threatened to detonate several highly lethal devices around the state Capitol and Judicial Center. It was sent a little before 6 p.m. Earlier yesterday, …

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'There is no election we can not win,' declares Philly pastor as Biden speaks at Mt. Airy church service 1:40

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President Biden came to Philadelphia Sunday morning to speak at a church in Mount Airy. KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb reports. 📸: Pat Loeb/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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