Best The Fourth Period Podcasts (2024)

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Water ice tradition helps these Camden County residents stay cool during the sweltering heat 1:52

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The heat advisory has been extended through Wednesday night. KYW's Nina Baratti checks the action for us in Pennsauken, where people are finding ways to stay cool along the Cooper River in Camden County. (Photo of Cooper River Park in Camden County around. Credit: Jim Walsh / USA TODAY NETWORK)By Audacy

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24-year-old facing charges after turning self in for Center City triple shooting 0:33

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Police say 24-year-old Tahjir Williams is in custody and facing charges after turning himself in Monday in connection with a shooting in Center City last month. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)By Audacy

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Pa. could soon place ban on devices that flip license plates on cars 1:01

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License plate flipping devices could soon be banned under a new bill introduced by Philadelphia Democratic State Rep. Pat Gallagher. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us Philadelphia adopted a similar ordinance earlier this year. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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'The future is in this room': Parker introduces 16-member Youth Commission at City Hall 1:04

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Philadelphia has a fully-appointed Youth Commission for the first time since 2016. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the new members Monday. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Police identify 19-year-old killed in July Fourth Kingsessing shooting 1:28

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A 19-year-old killed on July Fourth in a drive-by shooting in Kingsessing has been identified and authorities are processing a car they believe was used. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (Photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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National Conference on Ending Homelessness underway in D.C. 1:16

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The National Conference on Ending Homelessness comes after a landmark Supreme Court ruling enforced bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Anita Wemple from the Community Planning and Advocacy Council based in Pennsauken says the work hasn’t really changed for them, but the stakes are higher now and they are talking solutions. K…

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More than 1,000 amateur bodybuilders hoping to go pro converged in New Jersey over the weekend to compete 1:27

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The Mr. Universe competition put Arnold Schwarzenegger on the map. More than 1,000 bodybuilders from all over the country, hoping to follow in his footsteps, competed in New Jersey over the weekend. Here's KYW Newsradio's Jane Metzler. 📸: Jane Metzler/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Medical Report: More people have high blood pressure despite vast methods to control it, study finds 0:50

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Despite many methods of controlling high blood pressure, a new study found less than five out of 10 people with high blood pressure have been receiving treatment of any kind. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look.By Audacy

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'Plenty of water, rest when you have to' — Philly attempts to stay cool during excessive heat 2:07

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Temperatures are soaring once again today as the region deals with the second heat wave of the season. A heat advisory is in effect through tomorrow. We also have a Code Orange Air Alert in effect today. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard joins us live. 📸: Shara Dae Howard/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Motorcyclist dies after slamming into car in Northeast Philadelphia, critically injuring driver 0:26

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A motorcyclist was killed and a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday night. It happened just before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bustleton Avenue and Tomlinson Road in the city’s Somerton neighborhood. Police said the driver of a blue Suzuki motorcycle was speeding northbound on Bustleton when they ran a red…

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Malvern middle schoolers impersonated nearly two dozen teachers on TikTok, superintendent says 0:52

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Some Great Valley Middle School students allegedly created fake profiles on TikTok impersonating staff and teachers over this last school year, according to a New York Times article. NYT reported about 20 educators in the Chester County-based school district learned they were victims of these fake accounts, which had inappropriate content posted on…

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Closing arguments expected in federal bribery trial against Sen. Menendez 0:39

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Closing arguments are expected today in the federal bribery trial of New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. He did not testify in his own defense and, when he left court on Wednesday, he said he didn't believe prosecutors proved their case. Prosecutors allege Menendez and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from three New…

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Temperatures in California reach record-breaking 128 degrees, and it's only going to get hotter 0:54

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The heat out west has turned deadly. A motorcycle rider died Saturday while riding with a group through Death Valley, California, where it was a record 128 degrees. Another rider was hospitalized. It was so hot that a medical helicopter wouldn't help because they can't safely fly when it's hotter than 120. Las Vegas also set a record of 120 degrees…

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Heat wave blankets Philadelphia region in muggy, uncomfortable temps 1:34

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Temperatures are soaring once again on Monday as the region deals with the second heat wave of the season. A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.By Audacy

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Fireworks identified as the cause of Wharton State Forest wildfire, officials say 0:33

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Fireworks sparked the wildfire that has consumed 4,000 acres of South Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, investigators said. The Tea Time Hill wildfire is currently 75% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a “fireworks device” ignited the blaze late on the Fourth of July. The flames were spotted from a fire tower near Apple Pie Hill in th…

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For the first time, 7 Phillies will represent at the All-Star Game 1:17

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The Phillies' weekend in Atlanta was a bummer, but at least they got some good news about the All-Star Game: Rob Thompson's Phillies are going to be well-represented in Arlington next week. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Jill on Money: The stock market boom is the gift that keeps on giving 3:23

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This year, the stock market has felt like the gift that keeps on giving. The S&P 500 has been up about 15%. The first half of the year was one of the better starts to a year in the last several decades. NASDAQ keeps setting records as well for high closes. As CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains, the market boom is mostly due to just…

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Know before you go: Too many ships in the harbor can create a travel mess 0:48

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Thinking of cruising to the islands of Saint Thomas or Saint Martin in the Caribbean? Dubrovnik in the Adriatic? Santorini or Mykonos in Greece? All these destinations suffer from one thing in common: On many days, there are too many cruise ships in their harbors. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains what you should know before you book …

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Man wanted for NJ woman's death kills himself after 7-hour standoff with police 1:11

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A man wanted for killing a woman in Manchester Township back in June, killed himself after a nearly seven hour standoff with police at a house in Toms River, New Jersey. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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New Jersey lawmakers approved bill to expand life insurance annuity account protections 1:00

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Lawmakers in New Jersey have approved a bill to increase the amount of money people are entitled to if the company that handles their life insurance annuity goes bankrupt. More from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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PHL's Wingmate Pass allows non-passengers to accompany travelers at departure and arrival gates 1:10

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The PHL Wingmate Pass program, which allows non-travelers to go past Philadelphia International Airport security checkpoints to be with family and friends before they depart, or to meet the when they arrive, has been around since the end of last year. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez went to the airport to find out how the program is doing since it laun…

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Two-alarm rowhome fire in Montgomery County injures at least 2 people 0:33

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Fire crews in Montgomery County were fighting a two-alarm house fire in Bridgeport early Sunday morning that they say injured at least two people. They were called to the area of Grove and Rambo streets just before 3 a.m., where they saw flames spread to multiple rowhomes. We're hearing reports of multiple people trapped on their roofs. Firefighter…

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Biden makes surprise campaign stop in Manayunk 1:32

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After speaking at a church service in Mt. Airy, President Joe Biden was expected to leave for a rally in Harrisburg, but he first made a surprise stop in Manayunk to visit a campaign office there. KYW's Pat Loeb was there. 📸: Pat Loeb/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Pennsylvania Capitol complex evacuated Saturday after bomb threat 0:35

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The state Capitol complex in Harrisburg was evacuated last night after a bomb threat was sent to more than 250 Pennsylvania House and Senate members. The email, with a subject line "My manifesto," threatened to detonate several highly lethal devices around the state Capitol and Judicial Center. It was sent a little before 6 p.m. Earlier yesterday, …

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'There is no election we can not win,' declares Philly pastor as Biden speaks at Mt. Airy church service 1:40

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President Biden came to Philadelphia Sunday morning to speak at a church in Mount Airy. KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb reports. 📸: Pat Loeb/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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A historically busy Independence Day travel window both in the skies and on the roads has come to an end 1:15

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Sunday marks the end of an especially busy travel window, with folks taking their July 4th getaways. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi has more from Philly International Airport: 📸: Vik Raghupathi/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez concerned about string of bad outings 1:12

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It was a rough night for the Phillies. They fell to their division rivals the Atlanta Braves 5-1. Ranger Suárez pitched 5 innings for the Phillies and gave up all five runs. He spoke after the game through the team's interpreter. 📸: Dale Zanine/USA Today SportsBy Audacy

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NJ Forest Fire Service reports Burlington County wildfire now 65% contained 1:36

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As of Sunday morning, the Tea Time Hill wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County, N.J., has burned 4,000 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reports it's about 65% contained. Also: Fire crews in Montgomery County had to battle a two alarm house fire in Bridgeport early this morning. They say it injured at least two people. 📸: Get…

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A Trump win would put 'America in reverse,' says Newsom, campaigning for Biden in Doylestown 0:46

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President Joe Biden is expected to speak at a church in Philadelphia this morning. He was originally scheduled to speak at the National Education Association conference until its union announced a strike Friday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Doylestown on Saturday campaigning for the president. 📸: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio…

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How Philly sports bring these 2 brothers closer together 2:38

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Camaraderie between Philadelphia sports fans can last generations. But that bond needs to start somewhere, and for siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, it’s already begun. KYW's Dave Uram has more on KYW's Philly Sports Fans of the Week. (Photo courtesy of Naomi Schembri)By Audacy

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New autism care center to open in Wayne, Pa. this month 1:14

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A new center providing resources and services for children and young adults with autism is opening up in Wayne, Pennsylvania. KYW's Shara Dae Howard got a one-on-one tour of the ABA Centers of Pennsylvania just ahead of their July 16 grand opening. (Photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Relief efforts underway in Philly for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl 1:16

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Philly’s Caribbean community is banding together to provide relief and resources to their home islands hit by Hurricane Beryl this past week. KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan spoke with two community leaders about their efforts. (Photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Prosecutors seeking up to 14 years for Johnny Doc in next week's bribery, embezzlement sentencing 1:21

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In a Friday court filing, lawyers said Dougherty abused his position as the Business Manager of IBEW Local 98 to steal from the union and bribe former Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon. KYW’s Conner Barkon reports. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Woman dies after being hit by car then SEPTA bus while walking along Frankford Avenue 0:29

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Officials say the woman was walking along Frankford Avenue in Wissinoming Saturday morning when she was struck by a driver going southbound. Her body landed in the northbound lanes and that’s when police say she was hit by a SEPTA bus. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy

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The Week in Philly: Can "Process" P Paul George bring 76ers a title? 4:22

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By all accounts, KYW Newsradio reporter Tim Jimenez is a measured, mild-mannered human being. But when it comes to his hometown NBA basketball team, the Philadelphia 76ers, he's a fanatic. What does Tim think of the Sixers signing Paul George, the biggest free agent on the summer market? Listen to his reaction, analysis, and thoughts on whether the…

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The Week in Philly: Iconic Philadelphia Zoo turns 150! 6:24

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From pioneering "firsts" to modern twists on classical experiences, the Philadelphia Zoo is one of the oldest and most distinctive attractions of its kind in America. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt stopped by the landmark to check out how it was celebrating its recent 150th birthday. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday …

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The Week in Philly: Local field hockey star readies for Olympics 6:22

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One of Ashley Sessa’s favorite athletes? Simone Biles. In a few weeks, when the Schwenksville native and Episcopal Academy grad suits up for the U.S. Olympic women’s field hockey team, she’ll be competing on the same international stage as her gold medal-winning gymnastics idol. How is Sessa, part of the next wave of American field hockey stars, pr…

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The Week in Philly: A Netflix experience coming to King of Prussia 5:18

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Netflix recently announced a theme-park-style experience called the Netflix House coming to the King of Prussia Mall. What could that entail? “Squid Game” competitions? “Bridgerton” dancing? Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon explain what we know so far and discuss what Netflix shows they’d like to see come to life. Listen to The Week…

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The Week in Philly: Kensington cleanup brings progress, questions 6:50

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker made a promise to constituents - "change is on the way!" - in reference to what she described as the "unacceptable" conditions in Kensington. KYW Newsradio City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb recently visited the neighborhood, which has been plagued by crime, an open-air drug market, and housing insecurity, to find ou…

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The Week in Philly: how will Philly celebrate America’s 250th in 2026? 6:32

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We’re still two years away, but Philadelphia already has big plans in the works for its Fourth of July celebration in 2026, when the United States of America turns 250! KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo dishes on the details, from a potential joint session of Congress at City Hall to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game coming to Citizens Bank Park. Listen to The…

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Wildfire engulfs Wharton State Forest 0:41

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Firefighters in South Jersey are battling a wildfire that broke out in Wharton State Forest on Friday. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy

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Staffing levels far below what's budgeted for city's public safety departments, report says 1:10

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Philadelphia still has not recovered from the resignations and retirements in its public safety departments during the pandemic. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the city controller finds staffing at about 80% of what’s budgeted. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Biden cancels speech at National Education Association conference after union staff goes on strike 1:06

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President Biden has canceled plans to speak at the National Education Association conference in Philadelphia on Sunday because the staff has gone on strike. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Contributor)By Audacy

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Philly police believe they found car used in July Fourth mass shooting 1:35

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Police believe they found the car that carried the shooter or shooters to Salford Street, near 60th and Kingsessing Avenue Thursday night, where nine people were shot — one fatally. KYWs Crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (Photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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City officials address Fourth of July mass shooting in Southwest Philly 1:11

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People who live near where Thursday night’s mass shooting was say they’re comforted by the support from so many city officials but the pain will remain until the violence is addressed. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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It’s going to be a muggy and buggy summer. Here’s why 1:10

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It’s going to be a pretty pesky summer. Heat and bugs are two mainstays of the season, but when it comes to the latter, experts predict more pests this year across our region. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us why. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Recent storms destroy thousands of period products at menstrual health hub in Germantown 1:17

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No More Secrets, a local women’s menstrual health nonprofit, is asking for the community’s help after storms destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of sanitary care products in its Germantown facility. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports.By Audacy

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130 Philadelphians attend this year’s Transplant Games of America with Gift of Life Donor Program 1:16

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The 2024 Transplant Games of America opened Friday in Birmingham, Alabama. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief and living kidney donor Jim Melwert checks in with some members of Team Philly. (Photo provided by Gift of Life)By Audacy

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Ordering alcohol at altitude? ✈️ It could increase the risk of heart attack 0:48

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Before you order alcohol on your next flight, consider this: The latest research from the Institute of Aerospace Medicine found that drinking alcohol on planes and then sleeping actually increases the risk of a heart attack. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Pa. Democrats plan to introduce legislation to counter Supreme Court’s ruling on criminalizing homelessness 1:40

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Democratic senators in Pennsylvania are drafting a bill to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in the state after the Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)…

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