Best A More Philly Union Podcasts (2024)

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S02E42 - Weather Reports 33:19

2h ago33:19

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In the vacuum of a Union-less post-season, things are a bit listless at the AMPU studios this week as Paul, C, and E try to get their bearings. Join the AMPU crew as they celebrate the Union II's impressive run in the MLS Next Cup Tournament, prognosticate on the MLS Cup playoffs, and offer their collective two cents for future MLS schedules. Like,…

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Federal regulators urge people to watch out for scams this holiday season 1:17

2h ago1:17

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The holidays are just around the corner which means, ‘tis the season for scams! KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with the Federal Trade Commission about how to avoid being the next victim.(Photo: interstid/Getty Images)

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SEPTA exec calls for dedicated state funding to meet union pay, safety demands 0:33

3h ago0:33

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It’s another day of negotiations to try to head-off a possible strike by SEPTA drivers. Members of Transport Workers Union Local want safety protections and wage increases, but SEPTA chief operating officer Scott Sauer says raises will be difficult without dedicated transit funding from the state.SEPTA’s 5,000 operators and maintenance workers have…

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Man charged in assault, robbery of elderly woman at Germantown Rite-Aid 0:55

1h ago0:55

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A man who was arrested last month in connection with the assault and robbery of a 94 year old woman inside a Germantown pharmacy is now facing charges. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has details.(Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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Future of offshore wind power in doubt, for New Jersey and nationwide, ahead of 2nd Trump term 1:08

2h ago1:08

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Now that we know Donald Trump is returning to the White House, some are wondering what happens next with the offshore wind industry. Trump has said he would shut it down. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty takes a look at what the future might hold.(Photo: fokkebok/Getty Images)

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Riders would pay dramatically more and get less service in SEPTA's proposal to deal with deficit 1:07

5h ago1:07

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SEPTA today outlined a plan to dramatically hike fares and slash service to deal with a huge budget gap. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

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Philadelphia area hit hard by widespread Verizon outage 1:12

1h ago1:12

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If your internet went out overnight, you weren't alone. There was a Verizon internet outage throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and it looks like our area was one of the hardest hit.According to Down Detector, reports of outages spiked between midnight and 2 a.m. Verizon Support has been responding to complaints on social media and apologizing for …

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Groups against 76ers arena protest ahead of City Council hearings 1:53

3h ago1:53

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Philadelphia City Council begins hearings today on the 76ers’ proposed Center City arena. Groups against the arena are gathering outside City Hall. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live.

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Turnover differential is 'a big factor in winning five in a row' for the Eagles, says Merrill Reese 5:17

4h ago5:17

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KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese break down highlights from Nick Sirianni's Monday afternoon video conference following their win over the Cowboys. Dave and Merrill discuss turnover differential, the five-game winning streak, Jordan Mailata's status, and Washington offensive coordinator K…

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SEPTA proposes 2 fare hikes a month apart, plus service cuts next year to address budget gap 1:23

1h ago1:23

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SEPTA is proposing two steep fare increases by New Year’s Day and deep service cuts next year to fill its $153 million budget gap. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.

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City Council to hear testimony from Parker administration on proposed Sixers arena 1:09

1h ago1:09

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Public hearings begin today on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposal to build a new arena on Market Street in Center City. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

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People near and far gather at Pier 82 to say final farewells to SS United States 1:25

1h ago1:25

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Preparations are underway to tow the SS United States from a pier in South Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama later this week, where it will be prepared to become the world's largest artificial reef. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports people are already saying farewell to the iconic vessel that was part of the Philadelphia landscape for nearly 30 y…

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Medical Report: Got back pain? Try virtual yoga 0:48

1h ago0:48

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Yoga is emerging as a valuable treatment for back pain, but some patients are in too much pain to attend sessions in person. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough shares this alternative.

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Police release surveillance images of hit-and-run driver who struck, killed woman in a wheelchair on City Avenue 1:11

3h ago1:11

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Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman in a wheelchair on City Avenue. Investigators released surveillance images of the man they’re looking for. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: Lower Merion Township Police Department)

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Fishermen pull old ‘military-style’ explosive from Cooper River 0:47

4h ago0:47

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Two treasure hunters went magnet-fishing in the Cooper River over the weekend hoping to pull up some valuable metals. Instead, they found an explosive.KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has the details.(photo credit: Camden County)

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Pennsylvania Legislature to remain divided 1:12

41m ago1:12

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Northeast Philly Democratic state Senator Jimmy Dillon has conceded his race to Republican Joe Picozzi. While Republicans do pick up a Senate seat in Philadelphia for the first time in years, the party breakdown of each chamber in the general assembly will remain the same, as we hear from KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.(photo credit: Nathan …

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Are you one of the 600 Philly voters who still need to verify their ID? 1:13

3h ago1:13

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All the races have been called in last Tuesday’s election, but Philadelphia City Commissioners continue to count thousands of provisional ballots and are still working to verify ID for hundreds of mail ballots. Here's KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb with the details.(photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Perkins Center for the Arts puts focus on veteran experience 1:03

38m ago1:03

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Veterans and their artwork are being celebrated in South Jersey. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details.Image credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio

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Officers fatally shoot armed man in West Philly carjacking, police pursuit 1:33

2h ago1:33

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Philadelphia police shot and killed an armed man Sunday night who was involved in a domestic incident, a carjacking and a car chase, officials said. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

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Merrill Reese says the Eagles 'did what they had to do' 2:33

1h ago2:33

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KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram chats with the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his instant reaction after the Birds beat the Cowboys 34-6.

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Woman in wheelchair killed in City Avenue hit-and-run 1:34

1h ago1:34

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Police in Lower Merion Township are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in a wheelchair early Monday morning. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports live from the scene on City Avenue. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Woman killed in Camden house fire 1:20

3h ago1:20

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A woman in Camden was found dead overnight in a house fire. Camden fire officials say crews were called to the scene on Kaighns Avenue near Haddon Avenue around 1:45 this morning and found a small fire and the deceased victim. Fire Chief Jesse Flax says it's still early on in their investigation, but they believe she died from smoke inhalation. The…

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2 more charged in shooting that struck Coatesville school bus 1:17

3h ago1:17

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Two more people, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with shots that were fired at a school bus in Coatesville last month.The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Sunday the arrests of 17-year-old Gabriel Johnson and 20-year Jose Medina, both from Coatesville.They each face a number of charges, including attempt…

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New Jersey notoriously votes blue. Trump lost by the thinnest margin of any Republican candidate in the last 30 years 1:13

5h ago1:13

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New Jersey looked more like a swing state this year than a Democratic stronghold, as Donald Trump performed better than any Republican candidate in the last 30 years. So, how did this happen? KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty gets insights from a political analyst. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)…

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Overnight rain should give relief to crews battling wildfires, but still not enough to put an end to region’s drought 1:20

3h ago1:20

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We got some much needed rain in our area overnight. We've been in a drought for over a month, which has helped fuel wildfires in New Jersey and Reading, Pennsylvania.Accuweather senior meteorologist Bob Larson says this rain should give some relief to crews battling the fires. And while the record-breaking dry spell came to an end, Larson says it w…

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Medical Report: CDC lowers adult vaccination age for pneumonia 0:52

5h ago0:52

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As the weather gets colder, the risk of pneumonia increases. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has new vaccine recommendations to protect those at risk.

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SEPTA Transit Police officer arrested on suspicion of distributing child pornography online 0:45

2h ago0:45

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A SEPTA police officer was arrested last week by the FBI on charges he was distributing child pornography online. 43-year-old Brian Zenszer, a 17-year vet of the SEPTA police force, was taken into custody on Wednesday.An affidavit supporting his arrest warrant details how authorities tied Zenzser to two separate accounts on the messaging platform K…

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As Democrats search for their voting base, Trump plans sweeping Day One actions 2:48

21h ago2:48

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President Joe Biden says he will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the Oval Office Wednesday.Trump says he has a lot to do on his first day back in office. His list includes starting up the mass deportation of migrants, rolling back Biden administration policies on education, reshaping the federal government by firing potentially thousands …

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'A real good feeling in the heart to make you proud' — annual parade on the Parkway shines light on veterans' needs 1:01

6h ago1:01

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The 10th annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade is underway on the Ben Franklin Parkway. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo is where the action is and has the story.Image credit:Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio

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Transit workers return to bargaining table with SEPTA, amid doubts that the agency is committed to a pay raise 0:36

2d ago0:36

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SEPTA's largest workers union resumed contract talks with the transit agency this morning. While SEPTA has said it wants to be able to offer wage increases in a new contract, the union says it has seen no evidence of that at the bargaining table. The contract expired Thursday night for the union representing five-thousand drivers, cashiers and main…

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Firefighters in New Jersey and Pennsylvania continue to make headway in constant string of wildfires 1:15

7h ago1:15

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If you're getting up this morning seeing smoky, hazy skies -- it's likely from the wildfires in the tri-state area.Gloucester County officials say there have been an influx of 911 calls because of carbon monoxide alarms going off from residents opening their windows.Authorities in New Jersey say they've arrested a man in connection with the wildfir…

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COMMENTARY: The people have spoken. How will Democrats and Republicans answer? 1:16

9h ago1:16

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The 2024 general election is over, and the people have spoken. But what have we learned? KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane has a commentary and some advice.Image credit: Logan Riely/Getty Images

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Philadelphia's 17th Asian American Film Festival a reflection of how much on-screen representation has changed 1:22

12h ago1:22

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It’s the opening weekend of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, and this year’s theme is “Reflection.” Reflection on the evolution of the community and what’s to come.KYW’s Nigel Thompson did a little of his own reflection when he stopped by on Saturday to catch some films.Image credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio…

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Man accused of raping teen in Center City arrested, charged 0:35

26m ago0:35

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Police have arrested a man they accuse of raping a 15-year-old girl in Center City earlier this month. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Body of missing woman found in shallow grave in NE park 1:08

35m ago1:08

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Melody Rivera, 29, was reported missing on Nov. 1. Her family said they looked for her for six days before police found her body in a shallow grave in a part of Champions Park Playground in Fox Chase Thursday afternoon.As KYW’s Nigel Thompson tells us, police are now looking for her ex-boyfriend as a person of interest.(photo credit: NBC10)…

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The British are back (for the weekend) at the Museum of the American Revolution 1:19

1h ago1:19

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This weekend, the Museum of the American Revolution is taking patrons back 247 years to show them what it was like when the British occupied Philadelphia. KYW’s Vik Raghupathi has more.(photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)

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How to protect your plants during a drought 0:58

2h ago0:58

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The lack of significant rainfall in our region has been harsh on plants — not just outside ones, but inside ones too. KYW's Justin Udo tells us more. (photo credit: Getty Images)

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Wissahickon Trails — a chance for nature and science lovers to unite 1:19

4h ago1:19

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Need to take a mental health break? The Wissahickon Trails welcomes nature lovers, students and people of all backgrounds to explore and interact with the outdoors and science. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(Photo credit: UCG / Getty Images Contributor

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The Week in Philly: Embiid’s altercation with reporter adds to Sixers’ messy start 5:49

14h ago5:49

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It’s not just the injuries and losses. Joel Embiid’s recent locker room altercation with The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Marcus Hayes added to the 76ers’ messy start to the season. KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram checks in to explain what happened between the superstar and columnist, and what fans should expect from Embiid and the team once he returns from h…

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The Week in Philly: Honoring veterans through the healing power of art 3:43

28m ago3:43

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Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day, and an art institution in Moorestown, NJ is acknowledging the day with a display of art made by veterans. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tells us about the United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition at The Perkins Center for The Arts.Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday …

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The Week in Philly: Andy Kim wins, but Republicans make gains in New Jersey 5:42

30m ago5:42

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This week’s election showed a shift to the right across the country, even in New Jersey. While the results did favor Democrats - both Representative Andy Kim for the Senate and Vice President Harris for President - the margins weren’t as wide as expected. Is the blue state starting to turn red? What could this mean for the gubernatorial race next y…

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The Week in Philly: What Harris’ defeat means for Shapiro 5:49

15h ago5:49

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in the presidential election means one thing is certain: the Democratic field for 2028 will likely be wide open. Does that mean Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro could make a run at the White House? Despite the rise of the Montgomery County native’s star on the national political scene, KYW Newsradio Suburban B…

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The Week in Philly: Trump’s success sparks PA down-ballot surge 7:06

32m ago7:06

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President-elect Donald Trump didn’t only succeed in winning Pennsylvania for himself on election night. His popularity boosted the commonwealth’s down-ballot Republican candidates as well - from the U.S. Senate to state House races. It was only two years ago, however, that PA voters overwhelmingly threw their support behind Democrats in high-profil…

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The Week in Philly: Election results surprise the city 7:20

33m ago7:20

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Democrats thought Philadelphia would help Vice President Kamala Harris win Pennsylvania, but the state went to former President Donald Trump, and Harris got fewer votes in the city than President Biden did in 2020. Why were the results so different from expectations, and what is the city facing now in a second Trump term? KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chi…

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Woman shot during road rage incident outside Temple's Liacouras Center 1:25

14h ago1:25

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Police are investigating a rush hour shootout on Broad Street during a suspected road rage incident that ended with a 22-year-old woman shot in the leg outside Temple’s Liacouras Center. As KYW’s Sunny Morgan tells us, police shut down Broad Street Friday night as they investigated. (photo credit: Sunny Morgan/KYW Newsradio)…

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PPD heightens presence to crack down on potential weekend looting 0:45

24m ago0:45

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Philadelphia police are increasing their presence this weekend after social media posts have begun encouraging looting. Potential target areas include Germantown Avenue, Aramingo Avenue and Center City.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Which party will control the US House? Still too close to call. 1:22

31m ago1:22

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Control of the U.S. House of Representatives is still up in the air. Democrats insist they still have a path to majority, and Republican leadership believes the GOP will be in control once results are in. If Republicans win the House, President-Elect Donald Trump could have a lot of freedom to execute his agenda, as we hear from KYW's Conner Barkon…

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More arrests in dangerous September car meets 1:22

37m ago1:22

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Police have made more arrests in September’s overnight car meets that led to reckless activities across the city. Fifty vehicles have been identified and 31 confiscated. KYW's John McDevitt reports from the Police Impoundment Lot in Southwest Philadelphia.(photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)

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Tracy Locke: Bridging gaps in the football community 3:15

2h ago3:15

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Tracy Locke's love for football began when she was a young girl in the 1970s and 80s. She went from watching the sport to playing on a team with all boys. Now, she hosts a podcast that's all about her passion. KYW's Dave Uram has her story. (photo credit: Tracy Locke)

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SEPTA and workers union return to bargaining table, despite contract expiring 1:10

18m ago1:10

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SEPTA workers remain on the job today while contract talks continue beyond last night’s midnight expiration. As KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports, negotiations resumed at 2 p.m., and there’s no strike for now…

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