Best Burning Rangers Podcasts (2025)

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The end of an era: Music lovers send off historic Wanamaker organ 1:31

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It’s your last chance to hear the world’s largest fully functional musical instrument as the Wanamaker Building hosts its final organ concert.KYW’s Conner Barkon has more from Center City.(photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW)

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From Soil to Stars: A look at the journeys and experiences of migrant communities 1:18

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A new art installation at Penn attempts to bring a different discussion to migration, which is a hot topic these days. Its unveiling Friday comes amid a flurry of efforts to detain and deport migrants across the U.S. KYW's Nigel Thompson got a sneak preview.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW)

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PHL rolls out some new and refurbished restrooms 0:55

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It's a long-term project to improve places where many may get their first impressions of Philadelphia... the restrooms at Philly International.KYW's Mike DeNardo has the details.(photo courtesy of Philadelphia International Airport.)

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How wildlife protection projects are impacting Pa.'s native species 1:14

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The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center says their habitat protection projects are making a big difference for Pennsylvania's native species.KYW's John McDevitt has more on a report released earlier this week.(photo credit: Robert Baganz/Getty Images)

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After much success in Camden, Crayons for Courts expands to 3 more courthouses 1:15

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The program provides crayons and coloring books to children while their parents go through family court hearings. Founder Adam Passalacqua says he’s raised more than $8,000 so far, and they’re not done yet. KYW's Mike Dougherty has the story.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Trump to visit Philly for NCAA Wrestling Championships 0:37

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President Donald Trump will visit Philadelphia Saturday night to take in the NCAA Wrestling Championship happening at the Wells Fargo Center.It's his first trip to the state since the start of his second term.Here's what to know.(photo credit: BRYAN DOZIER/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

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2 dead, 2 injured after car strikes barrier, overturns on sidewalk below I-95 in Port Richmond 0:46

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Police say two cars — traveling at high speeds — were heading northbound toward the Betsy Ross Bridge around 8:15 p.m. when one of the cars struck a barrier and overturned onto the sidewalk below the highway, by Castor Avenue and Richmond Street.(photo credit: NBC10)

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The Week in Philly: Brandon Graham - an appreciation 3:47

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Surviving 15 years in the bruising world of NFL football is a feat in and of itself. To spend an entire career with one franchise and win two Super Bowls along the way is something else entirely. That’s how the script played out for Brandon Graham, who this week announced his retirement. Given the way his tenure with the Eagles started, a happy end…

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The Week in Philly: Shutout of NCAA basketball tournament, city marks March sadness 7:16

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Instead of busting brackets, Philadelphia’s Division I men’s basketball teams will spend the rest of March figuring out how to recapture their magic. La Salle, Penn, and Villanova are all getting new coaches, while Drexel, Saint Joseph’s, and Temple are focused on taking the proverbial "next step." KYW Newsradio’s Scott Graham, who broadcasts colle…

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The Week in Philly: How well is the city’s crisis response system working? 6:31

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After Walter Wallace was fatally shot by police while in the middle of a mental health episode in 2020, the city created a mobile crisis response system to dispatch behavioral health professionals rather than police to respond to incidents where mental health is at the root. Four years in, Philadelphia City Council heard testimony on how the system…

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The Week in Philly: Market St. Bridge misery - what to know about the impending closure 5:52

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To navigate the swath of Center City flanking the Schuylkill River between Market and Chestnut Streets is to know extreme driving pain. With the Market Street Bridge due for a major makeover in mid- to late-2026, officials have already started to prep drivers for the subsequent chaos and headaches. KYW Newsradio Transportation Reporter Mike DeNardo…

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The Week in Philly: What Medicaid cuts would really mean 5:57

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Many people are worried that Medicaid will be the next thing to be slashed in the federal budget under the Trump administration. If that happens, health care advocates say many children, seniors, and people with disabilities could be left uninsured and without essential care. KYW’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams looks at what that could…

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The Week in Philly: Bucks residents wonder - what's in the pipes? 5:11

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Should residents of a Bucks County community grow vegetables this season? What’s going to happen to property values? These are just some of the questions being asked now that repairs to a local fuel pipe are underway. The biggest fear of all, however, is whether the leak was substantial enough to taint the water supply and pose a serious public hea…

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Crozer Health System to stay open and operational under new agreement 1:07

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The plan to restructure Crozer Health, which operates Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital in Ridley, is still developing, but Attorney General Dave Sunday says The Foundation for Delaware County will be involved. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has the story.(photo credit: Vik Raghupathi/KYW)

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Jefferson Health now out of network for those with Cigna 0:34

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If you have Cigna insurance, Jefferson has bad news for you. Al Gnoza reports. (photo credit: Getty Images)

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Radnor freshman stars in viral 'No Decisions Without Us' campaign video 1:32

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KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams says Coordination of Associations of People with Down Syndrome's new advertisement for World Down Syndrome Day has gone viral. And it features a talented teen from Radnor, Pennsylvania.(photo courtesy of CoorDown)

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Mayor Parker names 7 new high-level officials, including newly-created positions 1:15

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KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb tells us, in making the Friday announcement, Mayor Cherelle Parker offered her most pointed remarks yet on the Trump administration, just as the president prepares to make his first visit to the city since taking office.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW)

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‘Ripple effects’ from Heathrow outage expected at PHL 1:18

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The fire and power outage at London's Heathrow Airport directly affects only a handful of flights at Philly International, but more travelers at PHL could see the indirect effects. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Officials issue arrest warrant for man accused of stealing $300k from Carousel at Pottstown 1:12

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A former lawyer and board member of the nonprofit foundation that oversees the historic Carousel at Pottstown is facing criminal charges, accused of stealing $300,000 that was supposed to go to renovations and improvements. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Jeremy Drey/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Ima…

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Wanamaker building bids farewell to Center City Macy’s with free concert of its iconic organ this weekend 1:09

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Before the Macy's in Center City closes its doors for good, organists are holding a day-long farewell concert. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt says the public is invited to attend the free event.

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Police discover skimming devices at 7-Eleven stores in suburbs 1:40

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Be careful where you use your card. Skimming devices have been found at several 7-Elevens and a grocery store in our area. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the latest.

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Dozens of US bridges at risk, including several in Philadelphia, NTSB says 1:01

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Some of the bridges you take every day could be at risk of a collapse like the one that happened in Baltimore about a year ago. The NTSB says 68 bridges across the country should be assessed for their vulnerability if they’re hit by a ship, including the Commodore Barry, Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, and the Delaware River turnpike bridge…

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Residents at township committee meeting call on Lumberton mayor to resign following DUI charges 1:04

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Gina LaPlaca, the mayor of Lumberton, was not at the township committee meeting Thursday night, but her future was the main topic of discussion during the public comment period. Earlier this week, she was arrested and charged with driving drunk with her young son in the car.

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Capitals clinch playoff berth by beating Flyers 3-2 1:32

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The Flyers lost to the Capitals last night in D.C. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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City Council begins process of repealing Center City arena legislation, the final nail in the project’s coffin 1:14

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Philadelphia City Council will begin unraveling the legislation it passed to enable a 76ers stadium in Center City. Council got a package of bills at Thursday’s session repealing the arena bills. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here's what that means 1:32

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education while keeping some of the agency’s core functions. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi spoke to an education policy expert about the potential impact of a weakened or dismantled DOE. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)…

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Wildlife watch with Gordon Buchanan 35:26

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Known to many through his work on nature documentaries, Gordon Buchanan is one of Scotland’s foremost wildlife filmmakers and presenters. This week, he joins Jackie in the studio to share stories of his time in the natural world. From a childhood spent daydreaming about the world outdoors and enjoying risky adventures in nature, to a career that ha…

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Medical Report: Gun-related deaths among children rise sharply, study finds 0:55

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A new study found a dramatic increase in the incidence of firearm-related deaths among children. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Del Monte Foods recalls 200,000 Target-brand cans of green beans 1:10

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Del Monte Foods is recalling nearly 200,000 cans of Target's Good and Gather cut green beans. The Food and Drug Administration says the product may be contaminated with a foreign object.Foreign objects in canned goods refer to various materials, such as plastic or metal.The recalled cans were distributed in stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey an…

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Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department. A Philadelphia nonprofit is at risk of losing a fifth of its budget 1:31

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Education Department, which primarily distributes billions in funding to colleges and schools, as well as managing the federal student loan portfolio. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin spoke with a local nonprofit concerned that it will lose funding. (Photo by Win McNamee/Ge…

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Philly man sentenced to 8 years in 2022 carjacking, robbery 1:04

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Around 11 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2022, court filings say 25-year-old Amir Harvey and three others walked up to the Hook and Reel Restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia where an employee was outside on his break.KYW’s Vik Raghupathi has the story.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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‘U.S. Mail! Not for sale!’ Postal workers join lawmakers in a day of action against Trump administration plans to privatize U.S Postal Service 1:17

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Postal workers at post offices across the Philadelphia area joined a national call to action today to rally against the Trump administration’s plans to privatize the U.S. Postal Service.KYW’s Nigel Thompson was at one of those rallies outside a post office in Bustleton.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)…

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Main Line Health launches overdose response program for Delaware County residents 1:15

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Help is on the way for people experiencing an overdose in Delaware county.As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us it’s thanks to a new pilot program launching at Main Line Health.(photo credit: KYW Newsradio)

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Nanny pleads guilty in drowning of 3-year-old boy in Chester County 1:21

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The nanny responsible for the care of a 3-year-old boy who drowned in a Chester County park on Labor Day last year pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports...(photo credit: Getty Images)

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All Eyes: Chandler Simpson on His Love of Stealing Bases; Picking Division Winners; Rangers & Royals Previews 1:04:27

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani’s pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elit…

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Legendary Pica's Pizza on West Chester Pike is closing this summer 0:33

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It's the end of an institution in Delaware County.Pica's on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby will close this summer.The restaurant has been around for about 70 years and three generations of the Pica family.In a Facebook post, they offer 'deepest gratitude' to customers for 'unwavering support and loyalty.'Don't fret -- you'll still be able to get …

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Man dead, officer shot in the vest outside mental health clinic in Northeast Philadelphia 1:20

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City officials say a Philadelphia police officer is “very lucky” after being shot in the vest while transporting a man to Friends Hospital in the Northeast for treatment. As KYWs crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson reports, that man was shot and killed in a struggle with police.(photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)…

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3 Philadelphia hotels pay $17.5M to settle claims that minors were sex trafficked in rooms 1:09

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Three Philadelphia hotels are paying millions of dollars to settle claims that minors were exploited and trafficked for sex out of rented rooms. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more. (Photo credit: Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com/ USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

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Faculty, staff union at Community College of Philadelphia rally for a new contract 1:10

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Union leaders, students and elected officials rallied this morning in support of the faculty union at Community College of Philadelphia, which has threatened to strike without a new contract. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo...(photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)

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Family of slain officer sues Deptford Township, mayor over understaffed police force 1:36

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The family of Police Officer Bobby Shisler, who was shot on duty in 2023 and died two months after his injuries, is suing Deptford Township and the mayor for creating what they say were deliberately unsafe working conditions. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story. (Image by Deptford Township Police Department)…

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Man electrocuted and burned while trying to steal copper wires in Northeast Philly 1:31

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Police say a man who was trying to steal copper wire from a transformer electrocuted himself when he cut the main wire. He also knocked out power to more than 1,500 customers. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

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Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez dealing with back stiffness 1:25

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A Phillies pitcher is dealing with an injury concern in spring training -- not a great way to start the season. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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8-year-old girl fought off would-be kidnapper by stabbing him with pencil in Camden County 2:06

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An 8-year-old girl in Berlin Township, Camden County told police that a man tried to abduct her on her way to school Wednesday morning. She said she fought him off by stabbing him in the face with a pencil.

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Norristown middle school teacher accused of asking to kiss 13-year-old student 0:59

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An eighth-grade teacher in Norristown has been charged after police say he asked his 13-year-old student if he could kiss her on an upcoming field trip he was chaperoning. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi has more.

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City of Philadelphia job fair targets specific pool of candidates: Laid-off federal workers 1:01

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is hoping to turn haphazard federal layoffs into a win for city government with a networking event Thursday evening, connecting laid-off workers to city jobs. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Medical Report: Understanding childhood obesity 0:52

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When it comes to issues with a child’s weight, the lifestyle choices parents make for children can have a lifelong impact. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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The Premier League Show - The Burn Effect! 1:00:17

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Johnnie joins a delighted Jamie to discuss the big results from the weekend in the Premier League and, of course, Newcastle bagging their first trophy in a while! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-gallant-few. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CHOP warns parents of household dangers during National Poison Prevention Week 1:19

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It’s National Poison Prevention Week, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is reminding parents of potential dangers that exist in the home and how to avoid a trip to the ER. Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio

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City Council seeks to improve Philadelphia’s 311 call system 1:09

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Philadelphia’s 311 call center has streamlined the complaint reporting process, but, 16 years in, it still has problems that frustrate residents. A City Council committee hearing on Wednesday tried to find solutions without much luck. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

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