Best Free Library of Philadelphia Podcasts (2024)

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Ban on single-use plastic utensils takes effect in Upper Merion Township 0:24

2m ago0:24

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No more plastic utensils when you're dining in or taking out food from restaurants in Upper Merion, Montgomery County. The ban on single-use plastic knives, forks and spoons is now in effect in the township. It's designed to reduce the environmental impact of plastic. Earlier this year, Upper Merion banned single-use plastic bags, straws and polyst…

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Supreme Court expected to issue ruling on Trump immunity case 2:48

8m ago2:48

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On the final day of its session, the Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on whether former President Donald Trump can claim absolute immunity related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy has more. (Photo by Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images)…

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Medical Report: New concerns about bird flu 0:53

17m ago0:53

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Some scientists are worried about a new strain of H5N1, also known as the bird flu. It is important to stress this virus is not currently spread from human to human. This helps prevent a potential pandemic. KYW Newsradio medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough explains.By Audacy

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High-powered rifle used in deadly West Philadelphia, police say 1:12

19m ago1:12

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Two homicides, including one committed with a high-powered rifle, marked a hot and humid weekend in Philly that saw a total of seven people get shot. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson has an update.By Audacy

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Summertime is all fun and games, but don't lose sight of your finances 3:24

5m ago3:24

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Summertime is time for fun and games, right? Yes, but don't lose sight of your finances. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. (Illustration credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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More workers are living further from downtown areas, but vehicle traffic has gotten worse 0:48

8m ago0:48

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This may be another summer of the great American road trip. But traffic's already worse in major U.S. cities, with more and more Americans living further from downtown areas. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Severe weather again disrupts PHL Airport, forcing passengers to wait hours for luggage 1:38

12m ago1:38

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The severe weather led to problems at the airport as travel picks up for the July 4th holiday. There were a lot of canceled and delayed flights yesterday and some more today. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live at Philly International with the story.By Audacy

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Phillies fan uses epic baseball cap collection to keep record of his life 3:04

7m ago3:04

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Damian Ponzio of Delco doesn't just have an impressive Phillies cap collection of over 150 hats, he also writes little notes of what happened to him on each day that he wears them and tucks them in the caps. “In that span, I met my wife [Jill], got married, had two kids [Josh and Carli],” said Ponzio. “So all of those are recorded in the hats, whic…

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill aimed at 'boycott, divest, sanction' movement 1:10

2h ago1:10

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The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting investments in Israel after the "boycott, divest and sanction" movement gained steam at pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, including Penn, in the spring. Next the bill will advance to the House. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.…

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Burlington County Library System eliminating late fees 1:18

9m ago1:18

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Libraries in Burlington County are forgiving late fees for overdue books, and late fees are gone for good starting July 1. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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2 dead in separate shootings across Philadelphia 0:41

2m ago0:41

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Philadelphia police are investigating multiple homicides that took place in the city this weekend. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo has more. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy

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Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board calls on Trump to drop out of presidential race 0:50

15m ago0:50

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The Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board has called for Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race. The move comes after large publications like The New York Times and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution called for Joe Biden to withdraw. The president slurred his speech and often lost his place throughout Thursday night's debate. However, th…

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Suspects wanted for shooting at North Philly party that injured 16-year-old and 18-year-old 0:49

22m ago0:49

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Police are searching for a pair of suspects they say shot two teens early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia. Authorities say it was around 12:35 a.m. on North Fairhill Street near Diamond Street when two armed men, both thin and wearing masks, black hooded sweatshirts, and black pants, opened fire at a party. Two males, ages 16 and 18, were ea…

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2 teens shot while attending party in North Philly 0:43

4m ago0:43

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Police say it was around 12:35 a.m. Saturday when two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, heard gunshots while attending a party on North Fairhill Street near Diamond Street. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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PETA's Hell on Wheel's truck rolls over to Reading Terminal to expose cruelties of U.S. meat industry 1:24

5m ago1:24

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Visitors and residents alike getting lunch at Reading Terminal Market on Saturday were greeted by a display from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, revealing the cruelties of the U.S. meat industry. KYW’s Nigel Thompson was there. (Photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Man fires shots into Kensington house, fatally strikes 59-year-old 1:14

5m ago1:14

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Police say a woman died Friday afternoon while trying to escape gunshots fired into her Kensington house. A person of interest is in custody but police are still searching for the suspect. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has the latest. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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🎶 Get ready to jam this July at the Penn Museum 1:15

8m ago1:15

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The Penn Museum will be jam-packed with good music, food, and drinks every Wednesday this July. KYWs Shara Dae Howard has more on the Garden Jams series. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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NJ man arrested for attempted sexual relationship with 13-year-old 1:03

19m ago1:03

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Police responded to a report on June 22 of a 13-year-old girl meeting up with a man, identified as 21-year-old Javier Erazo, at the intersection of Kingston and Sunset Avenues in Atlantic City, close to the inlet and near a playground. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Pat Ruley talks football, new position at Rowan 7:45

26m ago7:45

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KYW's Matt Leon sat down with Pat Ruley, the new head football coach at Rowan University. (Photo credit: Susquehanna Athletics)By Audacy

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Rowan University hires Pat Ruley as head football coach 1:04

14m ago1:04

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Pat Ruley, a former standout Rowan University linebacker and 2013 alumnus will become the university’s eighth head coach in program history, replacing Jay Accorsi, who retired after 22 years at the helm. KYW's Matt Leon has more. (Photo credit: Susquehanna Athletics)By Audacy

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Woman fatally shot inside Kensington house 0:33

5m ago0:33

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Philadelphia say a 59-year-old woman was shot Friday afternoon inside a house in Kensington. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Philly leaders condemn Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping bans for homeless 1:13

17m ago1:13

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The Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities can now pass bans or enforce penalties on unhoused people for sleeping outside in public places. While the ruling was a favorable one for some cities on the West Coast, KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson tells us it was condemned by some leaders and organizations in Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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The Week in Philly: Typos and tribulations on I-95 4:11

23m ago4:11

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Once a spelling error on a sign for “Cenrtal Phila” on I-95 started making the rounds on social media, all bets were off. It was an egg-on-the-face viral moment. How did such an obvious mistake slip past the sign makers? What did it cost to correct the gaffe? KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo has the details. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW New…

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The Week in Philly: Elmwood Park Zoo unveils major addition 6:27

24m ago6:27

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Tucked 20 miles away from Center City in the suburban town of Norristown, the Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt visited the family favorite to get a preview of a transformative addition. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornin…

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The Week in Philly: City Hall gets a million-dollar glow-up 6:33

25m ago6:33

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With the help of a lifesize light switch, officials this past week turned on a brand new exterior lighting system at City Hall. KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer dives into the specs of the project, and why stakeholders felt making a multi-million dollar investment in lights is worth it. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday…

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The Week in Philly: City workers push back on return-to-office requirement 6:30

12m ago6:30

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling all city employees back to the office full-time starting July 15 - and a lot of workers aren’t happy about it. A recent City Council hearing got heated, with crowds erupting in boos and cheers as council members questioned the mayor’s reasoning. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb tells us what went d…

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The Week in Philly: HIV Testing Day, why you should know your status 6:22

13m ago6:22

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On Thursday, events around Philadelphia offered free testing for National HIV Testing Day. With Pride month coming to an end, GALAEI made a push to get more people than ever tested this month. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tells us about the support GALAEI offers year-round, around HIV and other needs in Kensington, and why it’s important to kno…

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The Week in Philly: Another police officer shot; what are the ripple effects? 6:22

14m ago6:22

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How did a traffic stop in Kensington lead to the shooting of a Philadelphia police officer 30 minutes later? What’s morale like within the force after one of its members was hit by gunfire for the eighth time in eight months? KYW Newsradio’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson spoke to sources and unpacks a tragic story. Listen to The Week …

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Police officer shot, return-to-office drama, a spelling error on I-95 37:20

3h ago37:20

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A police officer who was shot at a traffic stop is on life support - what happened? Why was there a raucous crowd at a City Council hearing? And why is everyone so worked up over a highway sign? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week. 0:00 Intro 2:07 Police officer shot in Kensington 7:39 Philade…

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A space for teens in South Philly | Smith Memorial Playground 46:14

10h ago46:14

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Pennsylvania’s funding for after-school care ends when children turn 13, and many parents are concerned about where their teens can go after school and in the summer. Caring People Alliance runs a teen program and recently opened a new center at their South Philadelphia Boys & Girls Club where teens can go to get a meal, play basketball, make music…

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Former City Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77 1:06

20m ago1:06

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Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Donna Reed Miller, who represented parts of Northwest Philadelphia for more than a decade, has died. KYW Newsradio's Andre Bennett has more. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Pa. to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism 1:16

22m ago1:16

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For the second year in a row, the Pennsylvania legislature will miss the constitutional deadline for the state budget. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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'Test and Go' Health Kiosks could soon be available in Delco 1:05

1h ago1:05

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Free health supplies and testing kits will soon be available to residents in Delaware County 24/7. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, officials have plans to make them accessible through special vending machines. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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TSA expects to screen over 3 million passengers at airports Friday 1:28

7m ago1:28

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Record-breaking travel is projected for the Fourth of July holiday and some are getting a head start Friday. KYW's Tim Jimenez has more from the Farley Service Plaza on the AC Expressway. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Villanova to close newly-acquired Cabrini campus for renovations 0:30

10m ago0:30

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Villanova University officially took ownership of Cabrini's campus Friday. In a statement, Villanova said the Cabrini campus would be closed until at least the fall of 2026. Villanova hasn't said what it will do with the 112-year-old campus but said it would keep the academic buildings and dorms in their current functions. (Photo of The Commons at …

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Flyers' insurers must face Zamboni cancer fumes lawsuit in NJ despite corresponding one in Pa. 1:11

29m ago1:11

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Two longtime Flyers trainers who claim fumes from a Zamboni machine gave them cancer now have a corresponding lawsuit in New Jersey involving a group of team insurers. KYW’s John McDevitt reports. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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NJ General Assembly approves $56.6B budget 1:18

22m ago1:18

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New Jersey's budget is about $3 billion higher than last year and about $700 million more than what Gov. Phil Murphy proposed earlier this year. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more. (Photo credit:By Audacy

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2nd teen pleads guilty to some charges in fatal 2022 Mill Creek Rec Center shooting 1:11

12m ago1:11

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Malik Flegler, now 18, admitted to being in the Mill Creek Recreation Center near 47th and Brown streets on Sept. 9, 2022, where 41-year-old Tiffany Fletcher was shot in the stomach by a stray bullet and later died at the hospital. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the story. (Photo credit: NBC10)…

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SEPTA considering adding residential, retail properties to Ambler Regional Rail’s 5-acre parking lot 1:09

16m ago1:09

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SEPTA is looking for developers to build a mixed-use project on the parking lot at its Ambler Regional Rail Station. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo courtesy of SEPTA)By Audacy

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NJ man indicted on attempted murder charge after slashing cop’s face with knife 1:19

11m ago1:19

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An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a Galloway Township man for attempted murder and related charges after investigators said he violently stabbed a police officer in the face earlier this year. On April 7, investigators said Galloway officers responded to a residence on Cresson Avenue after a series of 911 calls and hang-ups. Upon arrival, …

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Philadelphia’s Unity Cup soccer tournament will continue in the Parker administration 1:15

26m ago1:15

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Fifty soccer teams will once again compete for Philadelphia’s Unity Cup this fall. Mayor Cherelle Parker helped pick teams for the 16 groups that will compete beginning in mid-August. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was at the Dell East for the draw. (Photo credit: Albert Lee/City of Philadelphia via Flickr)…

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SEPTA approves next year’s budget, but its financial future is contingent on state spending plan 0:59

7m ago0:59

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The SEPTA Board signed off on a new $1.74 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts on Monday, but it’s contingent on the state budget that is still being debated in Harrisburg. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.By Audacy

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New Jersey lawmakers introduce package of bills that would enforce harsher penalties for unruly teens — and their parents 1:29

4m ago1:29

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There have been a number of public events ruined by unruly teenagers already this year, and some New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a package of bills to crack down on bad behavior. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.By Audacy

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23-year-old woman hit by stray gunfire in West Philadelphia 0:42

8m ago0:42

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A woman is in the hospital recovering from two gunshot wounds after she was shot in West Philadelphia Thursday night, near 53rd Street and Wyalusing Avenue. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Police said she heard gunfire and then realized she had been hit twice in her left arm. The 23-year-old woman flagged down a passing car, and the driver rushed her…

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Bam Margera will spend 6 months on probation after plea over family altercation in West Chester 0:32

9m ago0:32

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Bam Margera has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in court in Chester County. The plea deal ends a saga that began last year when the "Jackass" star was charged with assaulting his brother at their home in West Chester. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)By Audacy

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NJ lawmakers unveil proposed $56.6 billion budget 1:18

7m ago1:18

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Lawmakers unveiled New Jersey’s nearly $57 billion budget, adding a new corporate business tax to fund mass transit. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.By Audacy

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Medical Report: 15% of Americans report some trouble hearing 0:48

14m ago0:48

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About 30 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids, but many people deny they have a problem. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Trying to visit Paris? Consider waiting until after the Olympics 0:48

24m ago0:48

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Thinking of traveling to France this summer? Whether you're headed to the Olympics or not, there will be no gold medals awarded for travel deals in Paris. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Kiran Ridley/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Advocare reaches multi-year agreement with Horizon insurance to remain in network 0:59

10m ago0:59

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Good news for Advocare patients – an agreement has been reached between the health provider and Horizon insurance, days before their contract was set to expire. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti explains. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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