Best Northeast Pa Podcasts (2024)

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Bryce Harper helps Haddonfield, NJ, high school student hit a grand slam ahead of Prom 1:13

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With prom season underway, can you top this? How about enlisting a beloved baseball superstar to help you ask that girl out. Haddonfield Memorial High School Student Jake Portella hits a home run when he asks Phillies fan Giulia Leonetti to Prom.By Audacy

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Justin Trudeau touts strength of US-Canada relationship in remarks to SEIU convention in Philadelphia 1:41

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Speaking to the attendees at the Service Employees International Union convention, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau boasts of his own government’s support for labor. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.By Audacy

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Democracy is on the line in 2024 election, Harris tells SEIU convention in Philadelphia over pro-Palestinian chants 1:30

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Vice-President Kamala Harris warned delegates at the Service Employees International Union convention in Philadelphia, today, that democracy is on the line in the presidential election. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the vice president spoke over the chanting of pro-Palestinian protestors inside the convention hall. 📸: Anna Moneymake…

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Delco drug program offers free harm-reduction resources, funded through opioid settlement 1:12

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A new program in Delaware County aims to give all residents the ability to fight back against the opioid epidemic. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo has the story.By Audacy

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia officials announce big plans in the city for America's 250th birthday 1:07

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Philadelphia is going to be a focal point of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. KYW’s Conner Barkon reports Governor Josh Shapiro was in town on Tuesday to announce events planned across the city. 📸: Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesBy Audacy

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Mother, 75, and daughter, 58, found stabbed to death in Lawncrest home 1:10

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Police are investigating a deadly double stabbing Tuesday in Northeast Philadelphia. KYW's Nina Baratti has more from the scene.By Audacy

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Driver convicted of hitting, killing man after Northeast Philadelphia bar altercation in 2022 1:20

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A judge has convicted a man of involuntary manslaughter for a fatal hit-and-run nearly two years ago outside a Northeast Philadelphia bar. The victim’s relatives testified that instead of a fun evening together, they watched their cousin die. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice Kristen Johanson has more. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)…

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Officials investigating crane fire at port near Walt Whitman Bridge 1:05

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Investigators are trying to pinpoint what caused a smoky crane fire at the Gloucester City cargo port near the Walt Whitman Bridge, which temporarily halted bridge traffic Tuesday morning. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo credit: NJDOT)By Audacy

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Bucks County man pleads no contest to raping 15-year-old in grocery store parking lot 0:53

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A 32-year-old Bucks County man has pleaded no contest to charges of raping a 15-year-old, who police said he contacted through Snapchat. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Bucks County District Attorney's Office)By Audacy

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Dark smoke rises from crane fire near Walt Whitman Bridge 1:51

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Dark, thick smoke billowed from a crane fire at a dock near the Walt Whitman Bridge. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports live from the scene.By Audacy

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Drexel phases in normal operations as on-campus pro-Palestinian encampment remains steadfast 1:39

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It’s day four of a pro-Palestinian encampment at Drexel. School officials say some classes will be back in-person today as they begin a return to normal activities. More from KYW Newsradio's Mike Dougherty in University City.By Audacy

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73-year-old Moorestown man charged with killing wife 0:25

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Burlington County police charged an elderly man in the death of his wife inside their apartment. Police say they got a call to an apartment complex in Moorestown Sunday just before 3 p.m. and found 73-year-old Linda Slavin dead in the bedroom. Police arrested her husband, 73-year-old Gerald Slavin, at the scene. Investigators later determined the v…

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Medical Report: How diabetes treatment is improving 0:53

16m ago0:53

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Treatment for diabetes is improving and being tailored to the individual patient — and it could save millions of lives. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Judge to decide fate of driver who struck, killed man after bar altercation in Northeast Philadelphia 1:36

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A judge is set to decide the fate of a driver who fatally struck a man with his car in Northeast Philadelphia nearly two years ago after an argument escalated at a bar. The victim’s relatives testified that instead of a fun evening together, they watched him die. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. (Image credit: P…

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Eagles need to use Super Bowl LVII loss as fuel, Brian Dawkins says 1:15

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The Eagles are having voluntary practices at the NovaCare Complex this week, and a few legends are weighing in on the team. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Will Americans need a visa to travel to Europe? What to know about the 2025 requirement 0:50

8m ago0:50

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Next year, the European Travel Information Authorization System, or ETIAS, will require passport holders from more than 60 visa-exempt countries to apply for approval to enter 30 European countries if they're staying for less than 90 days. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Testimony at Sen. Menendez trial focuses on his wife’s NJ home 0:45

18m ago0:45

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More testimony was given at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial in Manhattan. Attorney John Moldovan said on the stand that a New Jersey businessman rescued the Democrat's future wife's home from foreclosure, just as the senator allegedly helped him secure a lucrative business relationship with Egypt. Moldovan said he was working for businessman Wael…

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Gov. Shapiro to announce multi-year programs, events for America's 250th anniversary 0:38

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Gov. Josh Shapiro is visiting Philadelphia today during his Great American Getaway tour, the state's new tourism brand that is promoting the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence in 2026. The governor will be at the Franklin Institute this morning, along with Mayor Cherelle Parker and other leaders to announce the first wave of…

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Harris, Trudeau to attend SEIU convention in Philadelphia 0:40

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A lot of big-name public officials will be in town today. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive later this morning and deliver the keynote speech at a convention for SEIU, a labor union that represents about 2 million people. This is Harris' fourth visit to Pennsylvania this year. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will also be at …

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Officials searching for 4th suspect in connection with off-duty officer attack 0:26

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Officials are asking for the public’s help in locating the fourth suspect wanted in connection with the attack of an off-duty officer in North Philadelphia on May 12. They say 38-year-old Arthur Jones is wanted for aggravated assault, robbery, and firearm possession. (Photo credit: U.S. Marshals Service)…

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With Melanoma Awareness Month underway, experts warn of unprotected sun exposure 1:21

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According to the American Cancer Society, more than 100,600 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in the U.S. this year alone. Doctors are reminding people to lather up that SPF before heading out in the sun, even if just for a little. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Bucks County woman charged with falsely accusing man of trying to rape, kidnap her 0:57

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A Bucks County man is free after 31 days in prison and the woman who police say falsely accused him of attempted rape is now charged. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has the details. (Photo credit: Bucks County District Attorney's Office)By Audacy

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1 dead, 1 injured in Southwest Philly shooting 0:25

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Police are investigating a double shooting that killed a man and critically hurt another this Monday morning in Southwest Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Health officials warn of potential measles exposure in Philly pharmacy, Abington medical facility 1:05

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Health officials say people may be at risk if they were inside the CVS Pharmacy on 10901C Bustleton Avenue on May 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Holy Redeemer Hospital Emergency Department on May 16-17 from 11:30 a.m. until midnight; or the Holy Redeemer Hospital Medical-Surgical Unit on May 16-17 from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. KYW’s Matt Coughlin h…

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SEPTA to reduce some service, reinstate parking fees under 2025 budget proposal 1:05

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SEPTA is holding the line on fares, but not on parking fees in next year’s budget. KYW’s Mike DeNardo has the story. (Photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Penn graduation ceremony avoids dissent, demonstration and disruption 1:14

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The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement ceremony this morning. Security was heightened and some folks were on edge after the recent pro-Palestinian protests on the campus. But as KYW’s Justin Udo tells us the graduation ceremony went on without disruption. 📸: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio…

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver who struck and killed pedestrian crossing Main Street in Norristown 1:20

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Norristown police are looking for the driver of a vehicle who struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunday night and kept going. KYW’s John MCDevitt reports. 📸: Ryan James ClarkBy Audacy

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Parker: City workers to return to in-person work full-time this July 1:15

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Mayor Cherelle Parker has ordered all city workers to return to their offices full-time beginning July 15. She made the announcement Monday, acknowledging there may be pushback from city unions. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has the details. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland assault weapon ban 0:31

12m ago0:31

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The Supreme Court has declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons. Under the law, it is a crime to possess, sell, transfer or purchase an assault long gun. The ban's challengers had asked the high court to take up their case before a federal appeals court ruled on whether the restriction is allowed under the Secon…

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Chuck Schumer says he'll try again to pass immigration reform bill 0:26

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Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer says he'll try again this week to advance the bipartisan immigration reform measure that was filibustered earlier this year as part of a foreign aid package. Republicans blocked the bipartisan border compromise in February at the urging of former President Donald Trump. However, Schumer says calling the vote aga…

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50 years ago, the Philadelphia Flyers won their first Stanley Cup 1:47

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Fifty years ago, on May 19, 1974, one of the great moments in Philadelphia sports history happened: the first of two Stanley Cup wins for the Flyers. KYW Newsradio special contributor Larry Kane shares his memories of the Broad Street Bullies in this Monday commentary. (Photo by John D. Hanlon/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)…

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Lifetime of advocacy propels Jasper Liem to head of Philadelphia LGBTQ youth services center 1:56

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Jasper Liem is the executive director of the Attic Youth Center which has been supporting LGBTQ youth in Philadelphia for three decades. Liem’s advocacy though started long before the took the job. “I kind of joke that I’ve been an advocate for LGBTQ youth since I was one. Still queer just not a youth anymore.” In the late 90s Liem, whose family ha…

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Delaware veterans memorial will catch up with history through $5 million renovation 1:10

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The centerpiece of Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle, Delaware will undergo a $5 million renovation to upgrade its infrastructure and add more names of local soldiers who died in conflicts from post-Korea to the present day. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports. (Image rendering provided by Delaware River and Bay Authority)…

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition order to US, court rules 0:34

10m ago0:34

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A British court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against an order that he be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges. Two High Court judges on Monday said Assange has grounds to challenge the U.K. government’s extradition order. The ruling sets the stage for an appeal process likely to further drag out a years-long leg…

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SEPTA still trying to manage its growing shortage of bus drivers 1:08

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It’s a common alert on SEPTA’s social media accounts: Buses are delayed or canceled due to “operator unavailability.” As the SEPTA board considers a long-planned overhaul of its bus routes this week, the transit agency is still trying to manage a growing shortage of bus drivers. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.…

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Older couple airlifted to hospital after Chester County house explosion 0:24

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An elderly couple in Chester County was hurt during a house explosion Sunday morning in Upper Oxford Township. Emergency crews were called to the fire on Limestone Road just after 9 a.m. The two victims are a 70-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman. They were airlifted to a hospital. There's no word yet on their conditions or what caused the explos…

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4 men wanted in deadly Southwest Philadelphia shooting outside Chinese restaurant 0:36

6m ago0:36

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Philadelphia police are asking for your help in identifying four suspects involved in a deadly shooting outside a Chinese restaurant in Southwest Philly. It happened Saturday night before 11 p.m. on Baltimore Avenue, near 54th Street. Officials say a man was killed. He has not been identified. Police believe the suspects are four men who were all w…

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An adult softball league in West Philly is traveling to Sierra Leone this summer to share the sport and much more 1:22

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The West Philly-based Philadelphia Adult League Softball has gone from a Tuesday night adult softball league to an organization that runs leagues several nights a week and maintains a nonprofit arm dedicated to taking the game global. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson has more.By Audacy

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Medical Report: Implanted devices being used to fight Parkinson’s disease 0:50

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Scientists have made a major stride in the battle against a major symptom of Parkinson’s disease. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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US inflation cools slightly, according to latest Consumer Price Index report 3:32

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Inflation may be dropping at a slower pace than the Federal Reserve would like, but Wall Street seemed to love the latest update. The Consumer Price Index released last week showed about a 3.5% year-on-year increase, well above the Fed's target but the Dow and S&P reached record highs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. (Photo by …

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Driving abroad? You may need a permit 0:50

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Do you plan to drive on your next overseas trip? If so, you need to know that some countries require an international driving permit. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Phillies continue their hot start with sweep of Nationals 2:04

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The Phillies are giving their fans a lot to cheer about as they find themselves 20 games over .500 months earlier than last year. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Drexel president calls for ‘intolerably disruptive’ pro-Palestinian encampment to disband 1:23

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Students at Drexel University will attend classes virtually on Monday and the college will remain on lockdown due to the pro-Palestinian encampment that assembled on campus Saturday night. Drexel President John Fry has asked the protesters to disband, but they say they won’t until their long list of demands are met. KYW Newsradio's Mike Dougherty r…

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Episode 9: FUNKnation Radio Show #9 feat. DirtyFINGERS - #GotLoveForTheWest 1:53:48

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Welcome to Episode #9 of FUNKnation Radio hosted by DirtyFINGERS from The FUNKtion Sound. This show is sponsored by College Radio Directory. They offer a directory of all the College Radio stations in the USA (& parts of Canada) that DO take music submissions. Check them out at www.CollegeRadioDirectory.com DirtyFINGERS is on his uptempo vibe this …

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Pride 365 starts early this year with a citywide tour and with a record-breaking rainbow flag 1:17

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Philadelphia’s Pride celebrations begin a day early this year. KYWs Shara Dae Howard reports the 3-day long opening weekend will kick off May 31st with a city wide tour. 📸: Jim MacMillanBy Audacy

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Philly nonprofit shows heart in ‘radical hospitality’ approach by putting ‘love’ in its name 1:13

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An organization in Center City that provides social services to those experiencing deep poverty, changed its name to show those in need ….some love. KYW’s John McDevitt explains. 📸: John McDevitt/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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NJ lawmakers working to triple fines for retailers caught selling vaping products to teenagers 1:01

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Lawmakers in New Jersey are working to crack down on teen vaping by going after the businesses that sell to minors. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Pro-Palestinian protesters set up new encampment at Drexel day after attempt to occupy Penn campus building 2:03

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A night after protests on the Penn campus...dozens of pro-Palestinian activists followed a march down Market Street by setting up another encampment on Drexel's campus. KYW's Matt Coughlin was there. 📸: Matt Coughlin/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Thousands at Philly's largest block party honor history and good food — and watch some people fall off a greased pole 1:17

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Thousands of people flocked to Ninth Street in South Philly Saturday for the annual Italian Market Festival. It was full of food and music, and capped off with the fabled greased pole climb. KYW’s Nigel Thompson was there to take it all in. 📸: Nigel Thompson/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Delco nonprofit dedicated to making Pa. a no waste state 1:13

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Nearly 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the U.S. every year. KYW’s Justin Udo spoke to Pennsylvania Resources Council Executive Director Darren Spielman about how their nonprofit works to educate people on how to prevent waste and conserve the environment. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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