Best KYW Newsradio Podcasts (2024)

More than a week after a drunk driver killed Dr. Barbara Friedes while she was biking in Philadelphia, local officials, community activists, and Friedes’ family continue to sort through the aftermath of the accident. Will the tragic incident lead to change? We also break down a new study released by the University of Pennsylvania that digs deep int…

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Wednesday, July 31, 2024 (Evening Edition) 5:42

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Neighbors shaken after house collapses in North Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood 2:05

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Officials with the gas company and L&I are of the scene of a partial house collapse in the Logan section of North Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt is there.By Audacy

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Police find man shot dead in car that crashed on Roosevelt Boulevard 3:07

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Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead inside a car that crashed along Roosevelt Boulevard near Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The incident has the northbound lanes of the boulevard shut down. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt is near the scene.By Audacy

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New Philly School District teachers start their journey as orientation week begins 1:10

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New teachers in the School District of Philadelphia reported to the School of the Future on Wednesday for orientation. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.By Audacy

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Judge rejects effort to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off of New Jersey’s ballot 1:13

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A big win for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in New Jersey: A state judge has ruled he should be on the ballot as an independent in the presidential election this fall. The judge said the “sore loser law” challenge to his candidacy was overbroad. The final decision on whether or not Kennedy appears on the ballot is now up to Secretary of State and Lt. Gov. …

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Mattress pad protectors recalled due to fire hazard 1:30

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing a recall involving more than 55,000 Avocado-brand organic cotton mattress pad protectors. They're sold in a variety of stores, and officials say they violate a mandatory federal flammability regulation, posing a fire hazard. (Photo credit: CPSC)By Audacy

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Get a dog that can do both: New South Jersey K-9 can sniff out electronics, comfort kids 1:04

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The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office has its first K-9 officer, and he’s already making a big impact. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty introduces us to the 18-month-old German short haired pointer named Walt.By Audacy

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Dog abandoned outside Ocean City animal shelter — the 4th one in the last month 1:15

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A dog was found tied to a bench outside the Humane Society of Ocean City, New Jersey — something the shelter says is becoming a trend. Shortly after midnight on Aug. 1, police found the dog with a note saying her name is Mello and her owners can no longer care for her, according to the shelter. It said this was the fourth dog that had been dumped a…

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Severe weather hinders some events for National Night Out 1:00

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A number of National Night Out events were held in Philadelphia and across our region. For the 40th year, local police departments held events to help engage in the community and build positive relationships.By Audacy

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Blockbusters on the beach, tattoos, queer dance parties and all this weekend's 'Shore Things' 0:51

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This weekend, there's something for everyone on the Jersey Shore. Want to see one of 2023's biggest movies? You can watch it right on the beach. Want to dance all night to Chappell Roan and Madonna? Atlantic City's the place for you. Whether you're a thrifter, tattoo enthusiast or a thrill-seeker, KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Doughterty…

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Two Nigerian men accused of sexual extorsion that led to victim's suicide face federal charges in Pennsylvania 4:24

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 (midday edition): The FBI is searching for a man accused of raping an 8-year-old girl at a YMCA swimming pool in Wilmington, Delaware earlier this summer. Feds are offering a $5,000 reward for his capture. Two men from Nigeria are charged with sexually extorting a Philadelphia-area college stud…

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Former Girls’ High teacher sentenced to 3 years probation for trying to solicit sexual favors from student 1:13

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A former Philadelphia teacher accused of trying to solicit pictures and a sexual relationship from a teenage girl pleaded guilty to a single charge on Tuesday in a deal with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Percy Fields, a former Girls’ High teacher, pleaded guilty to a single charge: corruption of minors. Prosecutors quashed all of the…

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18-year-old getaway driver pleads guilty to some charges in Northeast Philly bus stop shooting that injured 8 students 1:05

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One of the men charged in the Northeast Philadelphia bus stop shooting that injured eight students earlier this year pleaded guilty to some of the charges on Tuesday, as the rest of the defendants await their day in court. Authorities said 18-year-old Jaamal Tucker was the getaway driver in the March 6 mass shooting at Cottman and Rising Sun avenue…

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The least expensive places to live in America 0:48

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In an increasingly mobile society, we may not just be traveling to a destination as much as we might be test-driving it as a new place to live. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Medical Report: Risk of stroke on the rise in younger people 0:50

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Strokes occur predominantly in older people, but over the past decade the number of people between the ages of 45 to 64 having a stroke has increased by more than 15%. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Several South Jersey homes evacuated due to severe flooding from overnight storms 1:28

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The pouring rain led to flooding throughout the region. Some homes had to be evacuated and cars were abandoned in Edgewater Park, Burlington County. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.By Audacy

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Philadelphia Parking Authority doubles yearly fees for residential parking permits 5:11

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 (morning edition): After VP Kamala Harris tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro played gracious host for their first public campaign appearance together before a packed house at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia. Republican vice presidential…

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Health equity can be achieved if care is delivered to patients as if they were family, says Philly doctor in new book 1:23

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Philadelphia’s own Dr. Ala Stanford celebrates the release of her book today (Tuesday). She says “Take Care Of Them Like My Own…Faith, Fortitude and A Surgeon’s Fight for Health Justice” is part memoir, part manifesto. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. 📸: Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity…

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Philadelphia Parking Authority doubles yearly fees for residential parking permits 1:19

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The Philadelphia Parking Authority is doubling its yearly fees for parking in residential neighborhoods. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard went to some Philly communities to get their take on the price hike. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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The Harris-Walz campaign make first public appearance at Temple University 1:24

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Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be on the Democratic Ticket. The two made their first appearance together tonight on Temple University's campus. KYW City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports. 📸: Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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18-year-old pleads guilty to some charges in Northeast Philly bus stop shooting that injured 8 students 5:46

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 (Evening Edition): Two men from Nigeria are charged with sexually extorting a Philadelphia-area college student who killed himself when the men allegedly kept asking for money he didn’t have. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. One of the men charged in the shooting at a Northeast…

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JD Vance stumps for Trump in South Philadelphia, criticizes Kamala Harris and her VP pick, Tim Walz 1:16

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance made a campaign stop to our region Tuesday afternoon. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports from the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia.By Audacy

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Two Nigerian men accused of sexual extorsion face federal charges in Pennsylvania 1:10

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Two men from Nigeria are charged with sexually extorting a Philadelphia-area college student who killed himself when the men allegedly kept asking for money he didn’t have. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.By Audacy

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FBI searching for man accused of raping 8-year-old at Wilmington YMCA pool 1:01

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The FBI is searching for a man accused of raping an 8-year-old girl at a YMCA swimming pool in Wilmington, Delaware earlier this year. Feds are offering a $5,000 reward for his capture. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (Photo provided by FBI)By Audacy

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Man attacks, robs woman inside her Germantown apartment building, police say 1:24

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Philadelphia police are looking for a man who attacked and robbed a woman inside her apartment building in Germantown last month. Authorities released video of the ambush, which happened on July 22 around 4:30 p.m. at the Alden Park Luxury Apartments, located at Wissahickon and Chelten avenues. Video shows a woman walking down the hall of the build…

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2 bodies recovered from Winslow Township lake in apparent accidental drowning, police say 4:37

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 (midday edition): A driver was killed when one or more people in a Jeep opened fire at his car in West Philadelphia overnight, officials said. Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida with torrential rain and high winds, and it could bring substantial rain to the Philadelphia area by the end of the w…

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One or more drive-by shooters kill another driver in West Philadelphia, police say 1:55

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A driver was killed when one or more people in a Jeep opened fire at his car in West Philadelphia overnight, officials said. Around 1 a.m. Tuesday, police said a black Cadillac and a burgundy Jeep were driving west on Walnut Street, passing 53rd and 54th streets. That’s when one to three people in the Jeep — possibly more — opened fire at the Cadil…

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Crews repairing cloudy water issues across Montgomery County 2:07

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Some neighborhoods in Montgomery County woke up to robocalls and emails letting them know they were having water issues. Crews are making emergency repairs at the treatment plant that gets water to Norristown, Bridgeport, Upper Merion, Worcester, Whitpain, East Norriton, West Norriton, and Skippack townships. Pennsylvania American Water says if you…

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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate 3:15

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Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate. Of course, that means Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is out. Harris and Walz will be at Temple University tonight for their first joint public appearance, and Shapiro is still expected to be there as well. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more from outside the Li…

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Team USA archery, led by Delco-based coach, wins bronze — the first medal for a female archer since 1988 1:30

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KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Cindy Gilbert-Bevilacqua, president and head coach of Middletown Archery in Media, who is also a team leader for the U.S. Olympic archery team. She breaks down the team's success in Paris. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)By Audacy

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NJ man charged with involuntary manslaughter for 2022 plane crash that killed student pilot 1:39

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A South Jersey man is facing involuntary manslaughter and dozens of other charges related to the death of another man in a plane crash in September 2022. Prosecutors say 36-year-old Philip McPherson II had two previous crashes and surrendered his pilot's license. Still, he negligently took a student pilot up for a lesson, which ended with a fatal c…

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2 bodies recovered from Winslow Township lake in apparent accidental drowning, police say 1:02

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The bodies of two swimmers were recovered from a lake in Camden County Monday afternoon. Investigators believe they accidentally drowned. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reports.By Audacy

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Phillies' lead in National League is shrinking by the day 1:55

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The Phillies suffered another loss, this time in Los Angeles. Their lead in the National League is shrinking by the day. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Bypass rising travel costs with these destination dupes 0:48

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With rising airfare and hotel prices, this may be the year of "Plan B travel," otherwise known as destination dupes. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Medical Report: A common part of your medical record may get eliminated 0:50

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Body mass index, or BMI, has been used for years to link body size to health issues like heart disease and diabetes. New research suggests a more accurate approach. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Harris set to announce running mate ahead of Philadelphia campaign event 1:30

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Today, we find out who Kamala Harris’ running mate will be. Her campaign is expected to make the announcement at some point before the Democratic ticket’s first joint appearance at Temple University tonight. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live outside the Liacouras Center with the story. (Photos by Hannah Beier and Megan Varner/Getty Images)…

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Are you prepared for an aggressive hurricane season? 4:46

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 (morning edition): Two men have been charged in connection with a series of thefts, vandalism and fraud in Northeast Philadelphia. Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida with torrential rain and high winds, and it could bring substantial rain to the Philadelphia area by the end of the week. Here's …

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St. Joe's, Barnes Foundation launch online grad program in museum education 1:21

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Saint Joseph’s University and the Barnes Foundation have a new online graduate program designed to prepare future museum educators for roles in public and private institutions. More now from KYW's community impact reporter Racquel Williams. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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2 men charged in string of thefts, vandalism across Northeast Philly 1:04

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Police say 20-year-old Robert Reynolds faces a slew of charges for about a dozen incidents, including car theft and break-ins, spanning from April 2023 to July 2024. More now from KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)By Audacy

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FEMA urges Philly region to prep for potentially the most aggressive hurricane season on record 1:20

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Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida Monday with torrential rain and high winds and she could bring some substantial rain to the Philadelphia Metro area by the end of the week. KYW's John McDevitt tells us, FEMA wants to make sure area residents are prepared for what's to come. (Photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)…

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Average Philadelphia property tax bill will go up $330, as city mails reassessments to homeowners 1:04

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The city has just wrapped up its first real estate reassessment in two years, and it’s going to result in higher bills for homeowners next year. 📸: Matthew Lovette/Jumping Rocks/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Parker has no inside knowledge of Harris’ choice for running mate — but she left no doubt about her preference 1:15

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Sources report Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign may officially announce her running mate sometime Tuesday morning. All of this to be followed by a campaign video that will be released before their Philadelphia rally the same day. Politico first reported the campaign's plans. If this should happen, the announcement will come about two weeks af…

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School District of Philadelphia still filling teaching positions with start of new academic year just weeks away 1:12

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The Philadelphia School District is still hiring teachers, with three weeks to go before the start of classes. The district held a teacher hiring event on Mnday, as we hear from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Delaware County Health Department offering cold storage equipment to eligible food pantries 1:00

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A cool initiative in Delaware County that is aimed at reducing food insecurity has been launched. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports cold storage equipment is being offered to qualifying food pantries. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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PHL flight delays and cancellations persist due to weekend weather and Hurricane Debby 2:31

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 (midday edition): Dozens of flight delays and cancellations over the weekend are spilling into another day and disrupting travelers’ plans at Philadelphia International Airport. Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a man found in a pickup truck in Chestnut Hill.…

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Community rallies behind Ursinus coach who's looking for a kidney donor 1:22

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An assistant basketball and volleyball coach at Ursinus College is in need of a kidney transplant, and the Collegeville community is rallying behind him to help find a donor. KYW's Matt Leon has more. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Jill on Money: Why economists are concerned this stock market tumble could be more than a one-time thing 3:29

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Japan's stock market had its worst day in decades today, as world markets worry about what could happen to the U.S. economy. Futures right now are way down this morning. The July jobs report shows the labor market is slowing down faster than expected. The economy only produced 114,000 jobs, short of the predicted 185,000. CBS News business analyst …

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Phillies snap 6-game losing streak with 6-0 win over Mariners 1:47

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The baseball gods were on the Phillies' side yesterday on the heels of that six-game losing streak. Only up a run and a fly ball in the Seattle sun, which Brandon Marsh could barely see at all, that helped the Phillies preserve Zach Wheeler's 1-0 lead, and then they piled on the eighth to win 6-0. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Steph…

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