Best Smoke Break Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Dumb Football Questions: What do NFL equipment managers do? 27:09

15m ago27:09

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions: What do NFL equipment managers do? What do NFL Quality Control coaches do? What happens when diva wide receivers demand the ball more frequently? Did Mike Zimmer really create a stuffed animal massacre scene in the locker room? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Philadelphia mayor, school leaders call on state legislature to fix education 'adequacy gap' 1:15

22m ago1:15

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Mayor Parker joined charter and traditional public school leaders in calling on lawmakers in Harrisburg to adopt a House-passed plan to reform education spending. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Top 10 NFL offensive lines RANKED!; Plus, Haason Reddick refuses to report to New York Jets 1:28:14

11m ago1:28:14

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The boys are back at full strength this week! Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phli Mackey rank the top 10 offensive lines in the NFL! 1:00 -- Preschool graduation and youth coaching stories to start the show 9:00 -- Ranking the top 10 offensive lines in the NFL 40:00 -- Marcedes Lewis is entering Year 19 in the NFL! How does he continue to play at …

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Trump conviction triggers New Jersey AG review of his state liquor licenses 0:58

44m ago0:58

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Could Donald Trump’s liquor licenses at his New Jersey country clubs be in jeopardy after his conviction in New York City? The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is looking into it. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details.By Audacy

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SEPTA says its vintage trolleys will finally roll back in service after months of delays 1:05

1h ago1:05

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Four and a half years after being taken out of service for refurbishment, SEPTA’s vintage trolleys are returning to service this weekend. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: SEPTABy Audacy

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Legal expert: Hunter Biden's own social media posts may have hurt his case 4:18

43m ago4:18

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KYW Newsradio's Michelle Durham and legal expert Amy E. Feldman discuss the Hunter Biden conviction on all three charges in his federal gun trial. (Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)By Audacy

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HOUR 2: Wilder Wednesdays — Charlotte on Taylor Swift Diss Tracks, Celtics' Dominance, Caitlin Clark & Dan Hurley's Knicks? 54:24

44m ago54:24

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Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo and Golic! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-80…

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Camden hip hop concert doubles as resource fair to spread gun violence awareness 1:28

4m ago1:28

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President Biden will speak about gun control on Tuesday at a conference for the gun safety group "Everytown." Democrats see openings created by hardline positions of the gun lobby and former President Donald Trump. On Friday, Vice President Harris said, “It is a false choice to suggest that you have to be in favor of the Second Amendment or you wan…

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HOUR 1: Brooke Pryor on Mike Tomlin's Extension and Russell Wilson + the Lakers' Low Hurley Offer and NBA Finals MVP Odds 54:24

5h ago54:24

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In Hour 1... [02:30] DAN HURLEY TURNS DOWN LAKERS Dan Hurley declined a six-year, $70 million offer from the Lakers to stay at UConn and aims for a third consecutive national title. Hurley’s decision might make him the highest-paid NCAA coach while the Lakers explore secondary options. GoJo and Golic discuss UConn's championship prospects with Hurl…

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2 critical, including 4-year-old boy, after crash in Holmesburg 0:31

5m ago0:31

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A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition and two others are injured after a driver lost control of his car and struck another in the city’s Holmesburg neighborhood.By Audacy

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Medical Report: Approach to diagnosing and treating addiction is changing 0:46

10m ago0:46

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The approach doctors are taking to diagnosing, treating and identifying addiction is changing. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Suspect shot, killed man inside Kensington takeout restaurant 0:48

11m ago0:48

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A man chased and killed another man inside a takeout restaurant in Kensington Monday night, according to investigators. Around 11 p.m. near F and East Ontario streets, police said the shooter pulled up to the restaurant in a red SUV — possibly a Kia — and chased the victim inside while shooting. Chief Inspector Scott Small said the whole incident w…

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Library of Congress hopes to draw more visitors with exhibit featuring varied topics like Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln 0:31

41m ago0:31

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The Library of Congress wants more visitors. It hopes a new exhibit featuring Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln will help draw people in. It's called “Collecting Memories” and it opens to the public on June 13. It shows off items like 15th-century-illustrated Hebrew religious texts, the contents of President Abraham Lincoln’s pockets when he was assa…

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Where Americans are moving to offset the rising costs of living 0:48

44m ago0:48

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Americans are on the move, and it's all about the cost of living. In more than half of America's largest cities, wages have not kept pace with soaring real estate values. So, where are people going? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Clutching bag of frozen peas, Fetterman says in video he's grateful he and wife are OK after fender bender 1:01

1h ago1:01

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Sen. John Fetterman says he and his wife are "great" after a fender bender over the weekend. He offered his gratitude while clutching a bag of frozen peas to his bruised shoulder in a video posted on X. (Photo by Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)By Audacy

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Phillies set to begin 3-game series in Boston 2:14

10m ago2:14

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The Phillies are in Boston to begin the week for three games at Fenway Park. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)By Audacy

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6 people on dirt bikes fire dozens of shots at man on Kensington sidewalk, killing him 1:53

30m ago1:53

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Philly police are looking for a group of dirt bikers that rolled up to Kensington, fired dozens of shots, and killed a man. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live with the details. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)By Audacy

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Cherry Hill police arrest 38 people in retail theft operation 0:28

1h ago0:28

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Cherry Hill police conducted a retail theft initiative on May 21 and 22. They say it helped them arrest 38 people and recover tens of thousands of stolen merchandise. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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NJ man admits to stealing more than $200K in Social Security, Medicaid benefits 0:21

1h ago0:21

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Officials say 72-year-old Dennis Gaudette used a dead person’s identity in March 2009 to apply for and receive Social Security and Medicaid benefits. From 2009-2023, Gaudette received nearly $44,000 in Social Security Retirement Income Benefits and more than $85,300 in Supplemental Security Income benefits. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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CCP program helping local musicians' dreams come true 1:15

1h ago1:15

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Musicians will have a chance to cut a record with professional producers while also giving back to their community thanks to a program at the Community College of Philadelphia. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details. (Photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Police looking for suspects wanted in connection with fatal shooting of woman in North Philly 0:27

33m ago0:27

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Police are searching for suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month in the city's Logan neighborhood. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)By Audacy

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Suspects wanted for breaking into cars in Strawberry Mansion, stealing firearms 0:35

17m ago0:35

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Police are looking to track down a group of males they say broke into several cars in the city’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood between May 27 and 30.By Audacy

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Giant, smoke-breathing dragon appears in Franklin Square — centerpiece of this year's Chinese Lantern Festival 1:19

12h ago1:19

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Artisans from China have been hard at work for about a month in Franklin Square creating handmade silk sculptures for the 6th Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival taking place next week inside the park near 6th and Race Streets. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt watched as the head of giant dragon lantern was installed. 📸: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio…

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PPD to deploy 75 Police Academy grads to Kensington 1:14

1h ago1:14

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Police officials say they’ll deploy all 75 officers graduating from the Police Academy next week to Kensington for stepped-up enforcement. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb tells us it's part of the Police Department's effort to reclaim Kensington from open drug dealing, crime, and violence. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)…

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19-year-old killed in Southwest Philadelphia double shooting 1:14

29m ago1:14

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Under a subway stop for the El, and right in front of a group of businesses at 60th Street near Market, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore says a 19-year-old and 21-year-old were followed Monday as they walked north on 60th Street and were shot multiple times by two armed suspects. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. (Photo cr…

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Wyndmoor man pleads guilty to 1st-degree murder of estranged wife 1:11

2h ago1:11

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A 37-year-old Montgomery County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he admitted in court Monday to breaking into his estranged wife’s Wyndmoor home and stabbing her repeatedly. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert was there. (Photo credit: Jim Melwert)By Audacy

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Protesters demand justice for animals tortured, killed by Upper Darby woman on YouTube 1:13

1h ago1:13

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Protesters marched into the Media courthouse Monday calling for justice for the animals brutally tortured and killed by an Upper Darby woman in her kitchen earlier this year. KYW's Justin Udo tells us the woman was supposed to appear in court today but a judge granted a continuance until July 8. (Photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio)…

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HOUR 2: Caitlin Clark's Olympic Snub, Madden 25 Cover Convos, Darren Waller's Retirement and All-Weekend Teams 54:50

3h ago54:50

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In Hour 2... [02:34] CAITLIN CLARK SNUBBED FROM OLYMPIC TEAM Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was left off Team USA's women's basketball roster for the 2024 Olympics. Clark, undeterred, views this as motivation and aims for future inclusion. GoJo and Golic debate whether Team USA missed an opportunity to invest in a young star after discussing Clar…

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20-year-old man faces 15-30 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing journalist Josh Kruger 1:16

2h ago1:16

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A Philadelphia man will spend up to three decades behind bars after admitting in court today to killing journalist Josh Kruger last fall. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo is at the Criminal Justice Center. 📸: Philadelphia Police DepartmentBy Audacy

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Chrysler recalls 211,000 vehicles due to software malfunction 0:32

13m ago0:32

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Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 vehicles in the United States over a software malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the malfunction could result in the anti-lock brake system control module disabling the electronic stability control system, which can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain 202…

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COMMENTARY: Trump campaign shifts strategy in Pennsylvania, embraces mail-in voting for 2024 1:23

37m ago1:23

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KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane reports that changes are developing in important campaign strategy. These happenings come from insiders in both the Joe Biden and Donald Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania. First, former President Trump has made a switch. You might say he's put a stamp on it. After spending over three years blaming mail-in voting for…

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Police searching for gunmen in deadly West Philadelphia drive-by shooting 0:42

12m ago0:42

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Police are searching for the gunmen who shot and killed a man in West Philadelphia in a suspected drive-by shooting. Around 11:20 Sunday night, police responded to a call of a person with a gun at 51st and Market streets. There, officers found a 23-year-old man with several gunshot wounds to his head and body. He was taken to the hospital, where he…

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HOUR 1: Dallas Down 2-0 Thanks to Boston's Backcourt & Lakers/UConn's Dan Hurley Watch + John Buccigross on Stanley Cup Final 54:27

1d ago54:27

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In Hour 1... [02:40] GOJO'S VEGAS ESCAPADE! Golic and Claudia learn more about GoJo's weekend golf trip getaway in Vegas, granting him Instagram fame for some party animal; Stugotz needs to explain the Grateful Dead to all of us and the 30+-year-old party life hack in peed-in pools. [08:10] MAVERICK-CELTICS GAME 2 GoJo and Claudia Golic analyze Kyr…

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City Council likely to approve much-needed health center in Northeast Philadelphia 1:18

19m ago1:18

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A new health center in an underserved area of Northeast Philadelphia is expected to get the green light this week. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports City Council will vote on a zoning change that will clear the way for the project.By Audacy

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9-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Northeast Philadelphia creek 0:21

1h ago0:21

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A boy died after he was pulled out of the Frankford Creek in Northeast Philly Sunday night. It happened shortly after 6 p.m. near Wyoming Avenue. Police received a 911 call for an unresponsive child in the water. First responders took the 9-year-old boy to the hospital in critical condition, but he died about an hour later. Police haven't released …

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Odunde, the country’s largest African street festival, returns 1:13

4m ago1:13

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The country’s largest African street festival was back once again in Philadelphia. As KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti tells us, the Odunde Festival filled South Street and beyond with visitors, vendors and performers.By Audacy

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Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot 0:47

7m ago0:47

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Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. One dispensary is already out entirely, and the other is selling its remaining supplies. The problem boils down to location. Although Massachusetts voters opted to legalize marijuana more than seven years ago, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission has taken the position that transporting pot across th…

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Hatboro barbershop owner shot, killed upstairs neighbor amid ongoing dispute, police say 0:43

11m ago0:43

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A barbershop owner shot and killed a man who lived above his business in Hatboro, Montgomery County, police said. It happened around 6 p.m. Saturday outside Razor Reese’s Salon and Spa on North York Road, near Summit Avenue. Police said the salon owner, 41-year-old Maurice Byrd, called 911 to report that a man who lived above the salon, 37-year-old…

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How accurate is the Fed's monthly job report? 3:24

14m ago3:24

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Don't let economists pick the ponies for you. They bet on about 100,000 fewer jobs that were actually added last month. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)By Audacy

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The friendliest US airports, ranked 0:49

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It might seem like an oxymoron, but there are friendly airports. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg breaks down the rankings. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)By Audacy

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:27:24

26m ago2:27:24

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We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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Medical Report: A new way to predict heart disease risk 0:51

10h ago0:51

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Thermal imaging uses non-invasive technology, and it is being studied as a tool to help predict heart disease. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Police disperse unruly crowd at Pennsauken community event, arrest 4 adults and 2 teens 1:29

7m ago1:29

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Another public event in South Jersey was forced to shut down early due to unruly crowds over the weekend. Six people were arrested, including two juveniles. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.By Audacy

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Hush of the Land - Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva Maggi 1:20:28

17m ago1:20:28

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Educators, packers, and outfitters Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva (maybe "Itchy") Maggi join Doc in the studio to talk about a labor of love seven decades in the making: Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Settle in and buckle up as Smoke and Eva share insights and stories from Smoke's 70 years of working outdoors in Montana.…

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'Inside Out 2' actor felt a special emotion throwing first pitch at the Phillies 1:13

7m ago1:13

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Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” hits theaters next weekend. One of the actors was in Philadelphia, even making a stop at a Phillies game. KYW’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka caught up with him. 📸: Walt Disney PicturesBy Audacy

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If you have old sports gear gathering dust, a special collection effort wants to give it new life for a good cause 0:47

9m ago0:47

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Heads up if you have a garage, attic, or shed full of old sports gear that still has many games left to enjoy. South Jersey officials say they are collecting just about everything from golf clubs to goalie gloves, to donate to kids in need. Senator Troy Singleton says cost to entry is sometimes just too tough to swing for some families. Singleton s…

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Have you taken the 'Love Letter' mural challenge? 6:33

1d ago6:33

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In 2009, Philadelphia artist Steven Powers created 50 murals in collaboration with surrounding West Philadelphia communities, all in the name of love — and then Powers hid them in plain sight. This week, in Shara in the City, we explore West Philly in search of those hidden murals. Catch the rest of the KYW Newsradio original podcast Bridging Phill…

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Queen Latifah, mayor help Ensemble Arts Philly dedicate Marian Anderson Hall 1:12

17m ago1:12

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The Kimmel Center is honoring a famous Philadelphia singer and civil rights icon. Its main performance space, Verizon Hall, has been re-dedicated as Marian Anderson Hall. Ensemble Arts Philly says this is a refection of the inclusive future she helped fight for, and an active testament to the intersection of music, art, and positive social impact. …

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Odunde Festival's makers, musicians and mmm-mmm take over South Street for 49th year running 0:36

7m ago0:36

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Sunday is the city's 49th annual Odunde Festival, the largest African-American street festival in North America. The free, outdoor festival is rooted in West African culture. It features a variety of vendors, craftspeople, artists, and performers. It's all happening along South Street from 17th to 24th streets and in the surrounding area.…

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C-SPAN honors Philly students for short documentary on public school funding 1:07

1m ago1:07

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Students at Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy were honored by C-SPAN, for their entry in a student documentary competition. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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