The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.
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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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A daily dive into the top headlines in Philadelphia, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from KYW Newsradio.
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KYW Teams Up With Deborah Heart and Lung Center
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Inside Philadelphia sports with the Delaware Valley's most-respected team of sports reporters and broadcasters.
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Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.
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Gone Cold is a true crime podcast about cold cases, from KYW Newsradio. Tom Rickert and Kristen Johanson explore unsolved murder mysteries in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia's food scene is filled with bistros, brewpubs, food trucks, and steakhouses. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits is on a mission to tell the story of all of them.
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Free parking at SEPTA stations ends starting today, and all fees are going up, too. The transit agency is phasing in parking fees now through November.By Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All Local Saturday , September 21st, 2024 (Evening Edition)
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76ers new arena fight not over yet, two iconic Franklin Institute exhibits set to reopen, expert weighs in on new Instagram “Teen” accounts
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The 76ers’ new arena on East Market Street a done deal? Not so fast. Even with Mayor Parker announcing this week her support for the project, and that an agreement between the NBA franchise and the city was in place, challengers to the plan are getting ready to take their fight to Philadelphia City Council. And while the 2024 presidential race rema…
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How the Eagles remained resilient to beat the Saints 15-12
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KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram and the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese break down the Eagles' 15-12 win at the Saints. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)By Audacy
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Wall Street futures are in the green right now after the stock market soared to record highs last week. It's following the news from earlier in the week that the Fed was cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)…
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Which states have the most reckless drivers? The latest research is out, measuring fatal motor vehicle crashes, property loss and hospital emergency room visits. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy
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Medical Report: Mortality rates in US increasing, but not from COVID-19
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Mortality rates in the United States have been steadily increasing, but not from COVID-19. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look at a recent study.By Audacy
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Aramark workers at all three sports complexes go on strike
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Aramark workers at all three South Philadelphia Sports Complex facilities are on strike as the union representing food service employees continues its push for higher wages and increased access to health care coverage. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.By Audacy
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Officers attacked, cars damaged in series of out-of-control car meets across Philly, police say
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 (morning edition): Aramark workers from all three sports complex buildings are on strike. They’re hitting the picket line ahead of tonight’s Phillies game. Philadelphia police are investigating several Illegal car meet ups that took place overnight across the city. Police say there were a total …
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Philadelphia students have new representation on school board
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, September 22, 2024 (Evening Edition) Overnight, police say officers were attacked and patrol cars were damaged after chaotic illegal car meetups popped up across the city. Runners went up and down the Rocky Steps for 24-hours straight this weekend, for a good cause. Two new student representatives have taken th…
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Police say officers were attacked and cars damaged in series of out-of-control car meets across the city overnight
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Philadelphia police say 11 illegal and dangerous car meets took place across the city overnight — some of them more destructive than others. Police say they’re working to identify people involved, after already making two arrests and issuing a number of citations. KYW’s Nina BARATTI reports. 📸: NBC10 Philadelphia…
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In this Old City Philadelphia museum, history is on fire
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On this edition of Shara in the City, KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard visit Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City. The renovated 1898 firehouse is a treasure trove of Philadelphia fire history and home to the first exhibit commemorating the firefighters who died on 9/11. 📸: Holli Stephens/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy
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Philadelphia students have new representation on school board
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The city's 200,000 district and charter school students have new representation on the Philadelphia Board of Education. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.By Audacy
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COMMENTARY: Pa. swing counties hold key in race for president, as Trump strays from GOP stance on mail-in voting
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We are just 44 days from Election Day. In this Sunday commentary, KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane shares his latest thoughts on the presidential and U.S. Senate races in Pennsylvania. 📸: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesBy Audacy
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Creating better mental and physical health outcomes by preserving, improving and expanding green spaces
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Thanks to PECO’s Green Region Open Space Program, more than 400 municipalities and nonprofit groups across Southeastern Pennsylvania have received over $3 million in grants. This has preserved, improved and expanded access to parks and other green spaces over the last 20 years. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. 📸: Getty Image…
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Runners give cancer patients a leg up with daylong trek of iconic 'Rocky' steps
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Runners are taking over the Rocky steps this weekend, for a good cause. KYW’s Justin Udo has the story. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy
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Several illegal car meets overnight bring chaos to Philadelphia neighborhoods near City Hall, Art Museum
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Philadelphia police are investigating several Illegal car meet ups that took place overnight across the city. According to police, hundreds of vehicles gathered in the Northeast, South Philly, near the airport, and in front of City Hall. KYW's Justin Udo reports. 📸: NBC10 PhiladelphiaBy Audacy
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Drivers no longer have to worry about a section of the Schuylkill Expressway being shut down this weekend
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In same week Parker backs 76 Place, hundreds flock to Chinatown for Mid-Autumn Festival
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024 (morning edition): Philadelphia’s Chinatown celebrated its Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday and hundreds flocked to 10th Street to celebrate the neighborhood and its culture — the same week Mayor Parker announced her support for a Sixers arena that impact studies found could threaten Chinatown's c…
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'Name that Neutrino' project is back and scientists are seeking your help
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Christina Love with Drexel University says the "Name that Neutrino" project is powered on a website called Zoonaverse. On it, people can help identify different shapes and sights of fundamental particles. KYW's Justin Udo has more. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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How the story of a stolen foul ball came back into play decades down the line
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South Jersey native Joan Michael, 89, has been a Phillies fan for 76 years — cherishing the early days of her fandom as a teenager when she listened to the games on the radio with her father. KYW's Dave Uram has more on KYW's Philly Sports Fan of the Week. (Photo courtesy of Dan Weitner)By Audacy
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In same week Parker backs 76 Place, hundreds flock to Chinatown for Mid-Autumn Festival
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Philadelphia’s Chinatown celebrated its Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday and hundreds flocked to 10th Street to celebrate the neighborhood and its culture — the same week Mayor Cherelle Parker announced her support for a Sixers stadium that impact studies found could threaten its very cultural fabric. (Photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)…
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1 dead in quadruple shooting at Southwest Philly corner store
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Police responded to a car crash that turned into a shooting at 58th Street and Greenway Avenue around 10 p.m. While there, officers received calls about a separate shooting less than a mile away at South 66th Street and Woodland Avenue. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy
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Officers Jaime Roman, Richard Mendez honored at annual Hero Thrill Show in South Philly
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The 69th annual Hero Thrill Show kicked off at noon Saturday outside the Wells Fargo Center. It’s a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that features police drills and stunts. KYW’s Conner Barkon was there. (Photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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New resource helps students, families in Camden navigate hardships
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Some kids have simply been through a lot, and the Thrive Network is trying to help them not just overcome difficult situations, but come out better on the other side. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy
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Philly students, officers celebrate International Day of Peace in Kensington
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Eighth graders from Julia de Burgos Elementary were among the hundred or so students who gathered in Fairhill Square Park for an early celebration of International Peace Day. KYW City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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A vigil was held in North Philadelphia for the 13-year-old that was killed in a shooting on Wednesday night.
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Hundreds gathered at the home field of the North Philly Blackhawks near Temple University Friday night for a balloon release and vigil to honor the life of 13-year-old Alaysia Smith, who was killed in a shooting on Wednesday night. KYW’s Nigel Thompson was there as pink, black and white balloons filled the sky. (Photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW New…
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'She was just starting to get curious': Hundreds honor life of Alaysia Smith in North Philly
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2024 (morning edition): Pink, black and white balloons filled the night sky over North Philadelphia near Temple University Friday as hundreds gathered to honor the life of 13-year-old Alaysia Smith. Philadelphia police are looking for a man they say broke into a home in Mayfair earlier this week an…
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The Week in Philly: Instagram Change - Safety Measure or Window Dressing?
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Instagram recently made a change on the platform designed to keep teens away from sensitive content. So are these changes that will truly help shield kids from things they shouldn’t see or is it just a move that can easily be worked around by tech savvy teens? KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon spoke with an expert and talks about what she says. Listen …
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The Week in Philly: Let’s talk about mental health
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During National Suicide Prevention Month, KYW Newsradio and Audacy turn our focus to mental health with a 2-hour special broadcast, “I’m Listening.” KYW’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams gives us a preview of what we’ll hear on this year’s special, touching on topics like the loneliness epidemic and the mental health impacts of social me…
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The Week in Philly: Iconic Franklin Institute exhibits set to re-open
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The Franklin Institute has plenty to offer, but when it comes to the museum’s signature exhibits, the Giant Heart and Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive are tough to top. For months, these generations-old attractions have been closed to the public while undergoing makeovers and upgrades. With their respective re-openings just weeks away, KYW Newsradio’…
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The Week in Philly: Hello? PA Senate race…are you there?
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Pennsylvania’s significance in the 2024 presidential election is no secret, but with so much attention being paid to the race for the White House, it’s easy to overlook the state’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. As the respective campaigns for incumbent Bob Casey (D) and challenger David McCormick (R) begin to ramp up advertising, KYW Newsradio’s Ji…
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The Week in Philly: For Airport, nowhere to go but…up.
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Survey says…Philadelphia International Airport is dead last, again, at least according to a J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey for large airports in the United States. Making the distinction all the more dubious was the timing of the poll's release - the same day city that officials held their first-ever “State of the Airport” conference. But,…
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The Week in Philly: 76ers’ new arena still no sure thing
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Mayor Parker may have made her support clear, but that doesn’t mean the Sixers’ proposed arena adjacent to Chinatown is a done deal. Legislation still has to be approved by Philadelphia City Council, and that’s where KYW Newsradio City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb says protesters intend to take their fight next. She details why the Mayor ultimately b…
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Growing green community spaces | Fireman’s Hall Museum
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PECO does more than just keep your lights on - they’re marking 20 years of their Green Region Open Space Program, which has provided over $2.5 million in grants to preserve, protect, and expand green spaces throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Spaces like gardens and parks are vital for our physical and mental health, but they can be hard to find …
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NJ bill would require warrant for use of newborn blood spots in criminal investigations
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Every child born in New Jersey has a small blood sample tested for various diseases and illnesses. Lawmakers say those samples have been used in criminal investigations without a warrant and have introduced legislation to change that. Details now from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…
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Volunteer Firefighter Relief Associations across Pa. to get $68M in funding
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Auditor General Timothy DeFoor joined local officials Friday at the Warwick Township Fire Company in Jamison to announce the new funds. He says it will help over 1,850 Volunteer Firefighter Relief Associations in Pennsylvania. KYW's Sunny Morgan tells us more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy
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Police: Man breaks into Mayfair bedroom, sexually assaults child
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Police are searching for a man they say broke into a Mayfair neighborhood home and assaulted a little girl while she was sleeping. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)By Audacy
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Pa. State Police investigating shooting and crash near Blue Route that killed 2 men
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, September 20th, 2024 (Evening Edition): Pennsylvania State Police troopers are asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for a double homicide along the Blue Route in Delaware County a week ago. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt has more from Troop K in Media. Five years after it shut down, ther…
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Shooting and crash near Blue Route in Delaware County leave 2 men dead
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Pennsylvania State police troopers are asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for a double homicide along the I-95 ramp to the Blue Route in Delaware County a week ago. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt has more from Troop K in Media. (Photo courtesy of the Newton family)By Audacy
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Kids need as much help managing stress as adults, expert says
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Managing stress and anxiety is not only important for adults, experts say kids are stressed out too. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with a CHOP doctor who says, it’s time to cut kids some slack. (Photo: Vichai Phububphapan/Getty Images)By Audacy
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Three Mile Island nuclear plant to reopen, supply power to Microsoft data centers
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The owner of the undamaged Unit 1 at Three Mile Island has announced plans to restart the nuclear plant under a deal that would provide power for Microsoft data centers. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo by The National Archives/AFP via Getty Images)By Audacy
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Bucks County social service workers strike, Philly plants tree strategy, and more
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Sep. 20, 2024 (midday edition): About 500 workers in the Bucks County Administration Building joined the picket line on Friday for a one-day strike because their union still does not have a contract after nearly a year of negotiations. Police are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl -- the yo…
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Delaware County launches free vaccination clinics ahead of flu season
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Officials in Delaware County are trying to get a jump on the flu season. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, they are doing this through a series of free flu vaccination clinics.By Audacy
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Bam Margera back in jail for probation violation
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Former reality TV star Bam Margera is back in jail in Chester County. Police say he violated his probation. Margera was sentenced to six months probation after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. He was charged with assaulting his brother and threatening his family. His lawyer says there are no pending charges and they're in the process of "stra…
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Medical Report: New tech helping ALS patients better communicate
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Computer technology is being used to improve communication for those with serious neurologic injuries like ALS. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy
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Hundreds of Bucks County social service workers go on 1-day strike following nearly a year of contract negotiations
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About 500 workers in the Bucks County Administration Building joined the picket line on Friday for a one-day strike because their union still does not have a contract after nearly a year of negotiations. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.By Audacy
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Joel Embiid signs contract extension, says he wants to be a Sixer for life
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Seems like Joel Embiid wants to be a Sixer for life. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram explains. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)By Audacy
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Police search for answers in shooting death of 13-year-old girl — the youngest life lost to gun violence in Philadelphia this year
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Police are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl -- the youngest person who lost their life to gun violence in Philadelphia this year. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is at police headquarters with more on the story, including what the girl’s devastated mother had to say.By Audacy
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