The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast
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Listen to SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast episodes free, on demand. As the largest community foundation in the world, SVCF engages donors and corporations from Silicon Valley, across the country and around the globe to make our region and world better for all. With our podcast series, we explore trends in the world of philanthropy, social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond, and how SVCF promotes innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. Tune in, subscribe, and fo ...
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Welcome to Rebel Women, a podcast about the history of troublemakers in East London. This corner of Britain's capital has seen multiple waves of migration, poverty and persecution. Sometimes feared, always looked down upon, the residents have struggled. But out of these struggles rose up some of history's greatest radicals leaders - leaders of movements that have changed both the local landscape, and wider society too. Many of them were women. And most you will have never heard about, despit ...
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Women's flag football is exploding in popularity across the country — including here in the Delaware Valley, and Holy Family University Athletic Director Tim Hamill says they are hitting the ground running. KYW's Matt Leon has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy
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The department's Office for Civil Rights announced Friday that Drexel University is changing how it responds to student complaints. In part, that means the school is reviewing how it has responded to reports over the last two years. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)Audacy
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Tredyffrin Township police say they got calls around 5:15 p.m. Friday about a shooting on Mount Pleasant Avenue near Upper Gulph Road in Wayne, Pennsylvania. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more. (Photo credit: NBC10)Audacy
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Tullytown Fire Marshall David Pearl says there was no active fire at the house on Stream Lane near Levittown Parkway Friday, only evidence of an explosion. The impact did not spread outside of the house. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy
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She could make or break political careers, and became a steady, trusted presence on the air. For aspiring Black broadcasters, particularly women, she was considered a pioneer. Recently, the Philadelphia radio community lost one of its legends, Mary Mason. She was 94 years old. KYW Newsradio’s Andre Bennett puts her significance in perspective. List…
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Since 2023, the Colored Girls Museum has been struggling with the city’s zoning board because the museum is inside the founder’s home, a twin house in Germantown. Earlier this year, they received a variance that allows the museum to operate in the twin house, but doesn’t allow the owner to continue living there. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tel…
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Camden officials say dumping is a big problem for the city. They even see people from out of town bringing trucks full of junk and dumping it in off-the-beaten-path areas. But they’re trying to stop that with new cameras and a cash incentive for people to report illegal dumping. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti explains the city’s plan. Listen to The W…
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Media’s Cindy Gilbert-Bevilacqua was one of the most accomplished archers of her era, earning spots on the U.S. National Team in 1983 and 1984. After retiring from competition, the Penncrest High School product became a coach, and has continued to leave her mark on the sport. Bevilacqua was selected to serve as Team Leader for the U.S. archery team…
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The judiciary remains the most trusted branch in American government, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center. The research also showed, however, that public faith in the Supreme Court has declined sharply over the past two decades. On the heels of President Biden calling for SCOTUS reform, KYW News…
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One bicyclist and two pedestrians were hit by cars in separate incidents, all on July 17 in Philadelphia. Two of them died, including a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor, Barbara Friedes, who was on her bike when she was hit by a drunk driver. These tragedies sparked a renewed push to improve street safety, particularly around bike lanes. …
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Single-ride passes are returning to Philadelphia's bike-share program. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioAudacy
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This Phillies fan' baseball card collection is taller than she is and wider than her wingspan
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Barbara Trucksess, 75, of Delaware County, is KYW Newsradio’s Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week. Her love of the Phillies is well documented. The Del Unser home run that landed his bat in the Hall of Fame happened on her 30th birthday. And her baseball card collection is taller than she is and wider than her outstretched arms. 📸: Courtesy of Barb…
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Accused of causing their 8-year-old’s fatal overdose by leaving drugs out in the open, Coatesville couple ordered to stand trial
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The parents of the Chester County eight-year-old who died of an overdose of fentanyl and cocaine are ordered to stand trial on murder and manslaughter charges. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Coatesville. 📸: Getty ImagesAudacy
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Darby man gets decades in prison for attempted murder of police officer during 2023 West Philadelphia traffic stop
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Eric Haynes, convicted of shooting Philadelphia police officer Giovanni Maysonet during a traffic stop last year, will spend as many as 44 years in prison. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more. 📸: Philadelphia Police DepartmentAudacy
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The price that retailers pay for groceries has been falling for the past few years. So, why does your grocery bill keep going up? That's what regulators hope to find out. The Federal Trade Commission and its new Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing will ask major chains like Walmart, Costco and Target for data on common products. How much do …
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Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Ten years later, the viral campaign is fundraising again. Dozens of people, including Massachusetts' governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The event is part of an effort to renew interest in the …
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The Philadelphia Police Department is working on new tactics in the ongoing effort to curb illegal car meet-ups that take over city streets and disrupt traffic.Audacy
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A Philadelphia man has been charged with the murder of a woman found shot dead near a jetty in Atlantic City early Thursday morning. A second woman suffered a gunshot wound to the head. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)Audacy
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City of Chester launches multimillion-dollar initiative to beautify facades in business corridor
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Several businesses in Chester are getting thousands of dollars from a city initiative to help fix up their storefronts and boost the economy of the downtown area. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports.Audacy
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A man was shot and killed in his Jeep in North Philadelphia early Friday morning. It happened around 4 a.m. near Second and West Cambria streets in the Fairhill neighborhood. Police said someone fired into the man’s SUV at least 10 times. Chief Inspector Scott Small said responding officers found him around the corner. “We believe the shooting took…
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There wasn't a football game last night at the Linc, but thousands of Eagles fans showed up anyway. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram recaps the Birds' public training camp practice. (Photo credit: Bill Streicher/USA Today Sports)Audacy
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The start of the school year is just around the corner, and it is never too early to start getting kids back on a regular sleep schedule. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.Audacy
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A helicopter made an emergency landing overnight in the middle of a pier in South Philadelphia, right next to the SS United States on the Delaware River. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.Audacy
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2023 Osprey crash off coast of Japan caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
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The Air Force says a deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off the coast of Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear. And, it says, the pilot decided to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land. A new report says a toothed piece called a pinion gear — a critical part of the gearbox — was to blame. But, the Air For…
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Paris Olympics recap and upcoming events: A swimmer from Slovakia collapsed after finishing her qualifying heat in the 200-meter individual medley Friday morning. Her press team says she had an asthma attack. She received oxygen and will be monitored by doctors. The Team USA soccer team -- including Medford native Paxton Aaronson, the Philadelphia …
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A New York appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump's bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case. The five-judge panel rejected Trump's argument that his May conviction "constitutes a change in circumstances that warrants lifting the restrictions." The appellate court ruled the trial judge, Juan Merchan, was correct and ex…
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Airports were never designed to be destinations, but these days, more and more travelers are spending way too much time in them. So, which airports are the most stressful? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg shares the rankings. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy
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Murder charge restored for Gayborhood bouncer whose punch, prosecutors say, led to man’s death
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The bouncer accused of attacking 41-year-old Eric Pope outside of a popular Center City bar will once again face serious charges for his alleged role in the man’s death. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has more. 📸: Getty ImagesAudacy
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It's World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is an illness that claims the lives of nearly 400 Americans every day. More than 60% of people don't know they can be screened for lung cancer, according to a new survey. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder says it's important to point out that it's not just smokers who need to be screened. She sa…
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Police seek 2 persons of interest seen leaving area of 'suspicious' Gloucester Twp. apartment fire
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Police in Gloucester Township are looking for two people caught on video leaving the scene of a fire. The fire, which officials are now calling "suspicious," happened Tuesday night at the Millbridge Gardens Apartments. Police say the persons of interest were seen on camera leaving the area of the fire, on Midway Drive by Conestoga Road. The video s…
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A Bucks County judge finds the man accused of killing and beheading his father then posting a lengthy video on YouTube calling his militia to arms is mentally competent to stand trial. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo Credit: Bucks County District Attorney)Audacy
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More than eight months after first announcing plans to merge, Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network are forming a combined network employing more than 65,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has more. (Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)…
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Speeders and red-light runners, beware. Philadelphia police are launching another special enforcement effort along two busy stretches in the Southwest and Northeast parts of the city, to try to make the streets safer. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: Getty ImagesAudacy
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A viral video and a tip call led Pennsylvania SPCA Law Enforcement to the West Philadelphia home of a man who allegedly abused an 8 month old dog. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt tell us...the dog was rescued and is up for adoption. (Photo Credit: Pennsylvania SPCA)Audacy
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We are under yet another heat advisory which covers the entire region with the exception of the Jersey Shore. That’s where KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti tells us plenty of people Thursday were finding ways to beat the heat. (Photo Credit: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsradio)Audacy
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July was quite a month in the political world, making the 2024 presidential election cycle quite the roller coaster ride, with the election still months away. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert takes a look at where the race stands now. (Photo Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images [left], Spencer Platt/Getty Images [right])…
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s family lives in Philadelphia and has been desperately fighting for his release. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon spoke with Congressman Brendan Boyle who called today... a great day. (Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Audacy
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This weekend, tour Fisherman’s Wharf to learn more about Cape May’s commercial fishing port and where your seafood dinner comes from. Then, don’t miss the Black Eyed Peas in Atlantic City, a silent piano concert on the beach, and The Beach Boys in Ocean City. KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti has more for this Shore Thing.…
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Thousands of Eagles fans get a chance tonight to get an early glimpse at the 2024 Birds. KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Audacy
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It's been a turbulent summer of travel, from record numbers to issues with Boeing to the global computer outage. So, if an airline cancels your flight, what are your rights as a passenger? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Audacy
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The next time you're hungry at an airport, consider this: How long has that sandwich been on display? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy
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A patient at Temple University Hospital’s Episcopal Campus in West Kensington attacked several hospital workers with a needle, according to police. Authorities said a 39-year-old man was brought to the emergency room, located at Front Street and Lehigh Avenue, around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday for symptoms of an overdose. Police said he was displaying …
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A Jeep went flying into a 7-Eleven in Northeast Philly last night. There were customers inside and outside the store, but somehow they didn’t get seriously hurt. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the story from Oxford Circle.Audacy
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Burnout doesn’t just affect adults. It is a growing problem for kids in organized sports, too. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.Audacy
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Capitol Hill critics of Secret Service handling of Trump assassination attempt cancel plans for agency funding
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Capitol Hill correspondent Scott McFarlane discusses the ongoing Congressional probe into the attempted assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Also, a scramble is underway to avoid a September government shutdown. 📸: Kent Nishimura/Getty ImagesAudacy
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Phillies have a slightly new look with the team's very first sponsored jersey patch partner. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has the details. 📸: Shara Dae Howard/KYW NewsradioAudacy
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Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field reject latest contract offer
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On Wednesday, 98% of Aramark's unionized food and beverage workers at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field voted no to the company's latest contract offer. KYW’s Matt Coughlin has more. 📸: Matt Coughlin/KYW NewsradioAudacy
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The Phillies slide continues. They were swept at home Wednesday afternoon by the New York Yankees -- their fourth loss in a row. KYW Newsradio's Dan Majka has the recap. 📸: Bill Streicher/USA Today SportsAudacy
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8 suspected Strawberry Mansion gang members indicted on murder, federal racketeering, related charges
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The federal government is charging eight accused gang members with operating a murder-for-hire racket in North Philly. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has details. 📸: Getty ImagesAudacy
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Federal judge rules NJ residents have constitutional right to own an AR-15 for self-defense in their home
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In one of the more strict states for gun laws, a judge in New Jersey rules people have a constitutional right to possess an AR-15 to use for self-defense within the home. KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti reports. 📷: Getty ImagesAudacy
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