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Open Stance Audio, presented by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, is a new Monday-Friday podcast focusing on the tennis industry. From pro tennis commentary, instruction, technique, technology and guest interviews, tennis lovers of all kinds are encouraged to listen in. Featuring a short and sweet 10 minute format, get your tennis fix each day with Open Stance Audio!
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Flames shoot out of West Philly apartment window
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A fire in a West Philly apartment building is now under control, but some residents are still out of their homes. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live.By Audacy
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Medical Report: How hydroxychloroquine is being used to treat lupus
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A new study takes a look at a controversial medication recommended by some in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy
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Inside the clubhouse after a historic Phillies win
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It was a party in the Phillies clubhouse last night. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram was there. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)By Audacy
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'A once-in-a-lifetime experience': Phillies clinch division title for first time in 13 years
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Phillies fans are celebrating as the team clinched a division title last night for the first time in 13 years. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live from the ballpark with more. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)By Audacy
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Passport stamps may soon become a thing of the past
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If all goes according to schedule, passport stamps may become a thing of the past, at least in European Union countries. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains. (Illustration by Getty Images)By Audacy
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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to receive National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal
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The documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will be awarded the Liberty Medal tonight in a ceremony at the National Constitution Center. The center's president, Jeffrey Rosen said Burns “is America’s storyteller and America’s history teacher, and his brilliant work inspires us to learn about our past and to better understand our present and future." Burns …
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At the edge of their seats, Phillies fans got treated to quite a game Monday night that not only got the Phillies a win but officially got them the NL East title! (Photo credit: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)By Audacy
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A Phillies win that will go down in history. For the first time since 2011, the ‘Fightins clinched the NL East title after defeating the Cubs 6-2. KYW’s Nina Baratti reports. (Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)By Audacy
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'This is not fair. This is our livelihood': Aramark workers strike as fans pile into Citizens Bank Park
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Outside Citizens Bank Park Monday, Aramark food service employees under UNITE HERE Local 274 held signs and spoke with Phillies fans, asking them to enjoy the game, but not to buy food or beverages. KYW's Nina Baratti is live at the ballpark. (Photo credit: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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An intertwining of past lives and future fears — 'Confabulation' to debut this October
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A local theater that tells stories centered around the LGBTQ+ community is presenting a new play. KYW's Shara Dae Howard tells us more about "Confabulation." (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy
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Central High School named a National Blue Ribbon School
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It’s another prestigious honor for Philadelphia’s Central High School, which has just been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Education Department. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy
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Philadelphians can now vote by mail for the Nov. 5 election. City ballots are printed and ready to go
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Philadelphians can vote by mail-in ballot, beginning Monday, Sept. 23. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports ballots are being accepted at five locations, with more coming online this week. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy
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Doctors say now is the time to start planning for your flu vaccination
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Cold and flu season is coming up fast. Flu season starts in December and peaks in February, so doctors are urging people to make plans to get vaccinated. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder says certain demographics are at greater risk if they don’t get vaccinated. She says it's best to get your flu shot sometime before mid-November. (📸…
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Derelict Hollywood Hills mansion belonging to son of Phillies owner John Middleton taken over by squatters
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A multimillion-dollar eyesore in Los Angeles has a Philadelphia connection. Reporter Karen Adams, with our sister station KNX, says the owner of the home, now overrun with squatters and taggers, is the son of a big sports figure here in the city. 📸: KNX NewsBy Audacy
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'I'm still carrying that burden': Survivors of violent crime head to rally in Washington
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In West Philadelphia Monday, more than 100 participants of the Crime Survivors Speak March boarded three buses headed to Washington. Some were holding pictures of loved ones who lost their lives to gun violence. KYW’s John McDevitt was there. (Photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy
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The Philadelphia region's blood supply is dangerously low, and the American Red Cross is asking for help
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The blood supply in the nation and our region is dangerously low, and the American Red Cross is once again making the appeal for people to roll up their sleeves. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy
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Kings Highway soon to begin yearlong $11M upgrade project in Camden County
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Kings Highway in Camden County is getting a nearly $11 million facelift. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us work is being done in three towns. 📸: Mike Dougherty/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy
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Check your junk drawers right now — new research finds unused gift cards add up to a $27 billion problem
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Gift cards are easy to forget about and many of us have hundreds of dollars worth of credit waiting to be spent. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy
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Brandywine Valley SPCA’s latest partnership expands its animal welfare footprint into New Jersey
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The Brandywine Valley SPCA is expanding into New Jersey, making it the only animal welfare organization to operate in three states. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports.By Audacy
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Police: Man on motorcycle shoots at group outside North Philly restaurant, injuring 2
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Police said someone shot at a group of people outside a Chinese takeout restaurant in North Philadelphia Sunday night, seriously injuring two people. It happened shortly after 10 p.m. near the corner of Glenwood and Germantown avenues. Inspector D.F. Pace said the shooter pulled up on a small, red motorcycle and started firing. The two victims — a …
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Man found shot to death on lawn outside East Germantown high school
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A man was found shot to death on the lawn outside Martin Luther King High School in East Germantown Sunday night. Someone called 911 to report the body around 11:30 p.m., but investigators believe it had been there for an hour already. Investigators said the victim is in his 20s or 30s. They found three spent shell casings near his body. Police Ins…
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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. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo has more.By Audacy
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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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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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'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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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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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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