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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program.
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Why is longtime Democratic Party mover and shaker George Norcross so confident the racketeering charges brought against him won’t hold up in court? What should we make of new gun violence data released by the FBI and what the numbers say about Philadelphia? How can you beat the intense heat? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters get you caught up o…
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Temple University is mourning the loss of a nursing student. She was killed over the weekend in a domestic incident. And Police say another Temple student is facing murder charges. KYWs Tim Jimenez is live in North Philadelphia with the story. 📸: Holli Stephens/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy
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There are big problems this morning at the airport because of the weather last night. There are 37 cancelled flights and just as many delays, according to tracking website Flight Aware. This woman from Croatia tells NBC10 she was on her flight at 7:30 last night, ready to depart. But then they told everyone to get off: "We were waiting for...I don'…
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Monday, June 24, 2024 (Morning Edition) A Philadelphia police officer remains in critical condition after investigators say he was shot while on the job. As KYW’s Nina Baratti tells us, police have identified the man accused of shooting at the officer. Police have identified the Temple student they believe was killed…
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Jackie Neary spent nearly three decades coaching at Cabrini University in Radnor, leading the field hockey and women's lacrosse programs. With the school's closure, she became a free agent, and it didn't take long for her to find a new home. KYW's Matt Leon has more. (Photo courtesy of Jackie Neary/Neumann Lacrosse)…
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It’s been a wild ride for Zachary Polsky. He opened a garage in 2006, buying, selling fixing, and modifying cars and trucks. Since then, New Jersey Truck King has grown into four facilities, selling dozens of vehicles a week to enthusiasts all over the country. KYW South Jersey reporter dropped by the shop in Westville for a chat with the owner. (P…
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Philadelphia is under a heat health emergency until midnight. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells, us the oppressive heat has been especially cruel for people attending the 35th annual Manayunk Arts Festival. (Photo of Alex Spielman, a wildlife photographer at the arts festival. Credit: Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio)…
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Sunday, June 23, 2024 (Morning Edition): A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after he was shot during a traffic stop in Kensington Saturday night. A heat health emergency is still in effect in Philadelphia. The business community made a big push for decreasing wage and business taxes last week at the …
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Some students, faculty and alumni affected by the abrupt closure of the University of the Arts are getting a chance to show off their work in a two-night gallery at a local Philly theater. KYW’s Nigel Thompson reports from the Plays & Players Theatre in Center City. (Photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)…
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Philadelphia has a strong community of runners, including many in the LGBTQ community, but elite nonbinary runners are forced to misgender themselves if they want to compete in the Philadelphia Marathon. KYW's Conner Barkon has more from the Art Museum where protestors called on organizers to institute a separate category with equal prize money. (P…
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The ex-girlfriend of a 35-year-old who was shot and killed during a robbery in Norristown earlier this year has pleaded guilty to murder for setting the deadly robbery in motion. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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Former President Donald Trump is holding a rally Saturday night at Temple University's Liacouras Center. Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick is expected to join him and speak at the event, per a McCormick campaign spokesperson. (Photo credit: Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK)…
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, June 22, 2024 ( Morning Edition): Police have arrested and charged one of three suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia Wednesday that injured seven. A heat health emergency is in effect through Sunday in Philadelphia. The high heat is doing a number on our cars. KYW's Tim Jimenez c…
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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson made a splash this week, helping open the Chew Park Pool for the summer season. KYW Newsradio’s Tim Jimenez was on hand for the event, and explains how the city is incentivizing its lifeguard program this year. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4 …
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We hit our first summer heat wave of 2024 this week. Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency and temperatures soared across the country. Is this a sign of what’s to come all summer? We caught up with Accuweather senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok to find out how long this heat is going to stick around and what to expect in the months and year…
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This past Wednesday was Juneteenth, the holiday marking when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned that they were free, and Philadelphia celebrated the way we always do - big. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tells us about the meaning of Juneteenth, a block party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and the renaming of a street i…
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Philadelphians can get their nostalgia fix on the route 15 trolley along Girard Ave, where vintage trolleys from the 1940s have been restored and returned to service - but they won’t be there forever. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo tells us what it took to refurbish these trolleys and how long you’ll be able to see them. Listen to The Week In Philly …
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Record-setting gun violence has plagued Philadelphia in recent years, but a new report from the FBI suggests inroads are being made. Should we trust the numbers? And, for people and communities hit hardest by gun violence, do the encouraging trends even matter? KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson checks in. Listen to The Week …
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For decades, George Norcross has been the head of the snake in the New Jersey Democratic Party machine. With state attorney general Matt Platkin bringing racketeering charges against Norcross, his brother, and other associates this week, could the long-time political mover and shaker’s influence be in jeopardy? KYW Newsradio South Jersey Bureau Chi…
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We’ve seen tremendous progress in diagnosing and treating cancer, but not all people have benefited from that progress equally. The American Association for Cancer Research recently released their 2024 Cancer Disparities Progress Report, which highlights gaps in diagnoses, treatment, and outcomes for people in marginalized groups. What is being don…
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With its summer break coming up soon, the Supreme Court has an especially high number of cases yet to be decided. On Thursday, the Court upheld a Trump-era tax that impacts American businesses with foreign subsidiaries. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy was on our Line to Washington with details. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, June 21st, 2024 (Evening Edition):\ Authorities in Florida say a Downingtown, Pennsylvania couple drowned this week while vacationing with their six children. A 35-year-old Norristown woman pleaded guilty Friday to being under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she crashed her car and killed her 14-month-ol…
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Arbetina Johnson-Lowery, a 35-year-old Norristown woman, pleaded guilty Friday to being under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she crashed her car and killed her 14-month-old son last year. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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The Department of Dermatology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine has developed a useful website that lets people look up pictures of rashes or skin lesions to try to understand issues they may be experiencing themselves. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, June 21st, 2024 (Midday Edition): Police say a man, who is known to be a panhandler, was knocked out of his wheelchair Friday when a hit-and-run driver slammed into him after getting off the Ben Franklin Bridge. A delivery driver was shot and killed Thursday night right outside the pizza shop where he works. Phi…
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Thursday, June 20, 2024 (Evening Edition): Investigators say they've found the car believed to be involved in Wednesday night’s shooting of seven people in North Philadelphia — and they’ve taken someone into custody. KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. Homecoming day for the Battleship…
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