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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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