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One animal shelter in Camden County hopes to solve an overcrowding problem by lowering adoption fees — with a Philadelphia Eagles twist.
Animal shelters across the region are experiencing overcrowding. One shelter in Camden County hopes to solve that problem by lowering adoption fees — with an Eagles twist.
The fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols last month in Memphis again brought the issue of excessive force to the forefront of many Americans' minds, especially in the Black community.
The fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols last month in Memphis again brought the issue of excessive use of force to the forefront of many Americans’ minds, especially among many in the Black community.
: A Commonwealth Court judge has ruled that Pennsylvania's school-funding model is inequitable and inadequate and does not meet the education clause of the state constitution. https://bit.ly/3JQLetc
A major Commonwealth Court ruling could change the way Pennsylvania funds education. A court battle more than right years old has culminated in a ruling declaring that Pennsylvania’s system for funding education is unconstitutional.
The gunfire happened in an area near two schools and a youth choir practice facility, just as students were finishing their day.
Philadelphia Police say that people inside two cars fired shots at each other Tuesday afternoon in an area near two schools and a youth choir practice facility, just as students were finishing their day.
An estimated 1 in 5 American adults will make some sort of bet, laying out a whopping $16 billion, or twice as much as last year, according to an industry trade group.
The gambling industry's national trade group predicts that 1 in 5 American adults will make a bet on Sunday's Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
💘 As you consider Valentine’s Day gifts, does a chocolate treat appropriately express how much you care about your special someone’s health? 🍫 KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough says “Yes!” (… and “No.”)
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🎧 As the get fired up for their showdown with the KC , we take a moment with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Didinger 🦅 to appreciate just how special this Philadelphia team is.
As the Eagles get ready for Sunday's Super Bowl showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs, let's take a moment to appreciate just how special the season has been for the Birds. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon talks to Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary Philly sports commentator Ray Didinger. (Photo cr...
: Police are looking for the man they say stabbed a man in the neck at the Girard Avenue stop on SEPTA's Broad Street Line subway this afternoon. Anyone with information is urged to call SEPTA Transit Police at 215-580-8111 or call 911. https://bit.ly/3x3mMwT
Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed another man in the neck after an altercation at the Girard Avenue subway platform on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line Tuesday afternoon.
Here’s a look at some of the events during a busy Super Bowl week.
Rob Gronkowski might be retired from the NFL, but the former all-pro football player is still in the game during the league’s championship week
The tour starts in Sweden in May and is scheduled to include stops in London, Paris, Barcelona, Toronto and the United States.
Tickets for the first concert of Beyoncé’s upcoming “Renaissance” world tour have sold out
Who needs the Greek Isles when there’s Sea Isle City, New Jersey?
The vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo ranked searches by travelers in the U.S. for prospective vacation getaways. It found a 154% jump over last summer in the search demand for Sea Isle City properties, landing the city at No. 10 on the rundown.
More than 8,000 people have been pulled from the debris in Turkey alone, and some 380,000 have taken refuge in government shelters or hotels, said Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay.
Search teams and emergency aid from around the world are pouring into Turkey and Syria as rescuers working in freezing temperatures dig through the remains of buildings flattened by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake
Here’s what happened, how it’s been perceived and who picks the Grammys’ top honors.
The 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday
Google is girding for a battle of wits in the field of artificial intelligence with “Bard," a conversational service aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft. https://bit.ly/3YiOodC
Google is girding for a battle of wits in the field of artificial intelligence with “Bard.”
The Chiefs-themed bar Big Charlie's Saloon quickly sold out of tickets for its Super Bowl party, but the manager said demand became too much to handle.
A South Philly bar dedicated to the Kansas City Chiefs has decided to cancel its Super Bowl party this year. Big Charlie’s Saloon at South 11th and McKean streets will be closed Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs battle.
A man having a “mental health crisis” shot and killed a police officer, wounded a second and fired at a third before being wounded in a shootout in McKeesport.
Authorities say a man having a “mental health crisis” shot and killed one police officer, wounded a second and fired at a third before being injured in a shootout Monday in western Pennsylvania
A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion.
The gambling industry's national trade group predicts that 1 in 5 American adults will make a bet on Sunday's Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
Special elections in western Pennsylvania will fill three vacant seats in the state House, which have played a major role in an ongoing impasse.
Special elections Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania will fill three vacant seats in the state House of Representatives. Those seats, in the 32nd, 34th, and 35th legislative districts, have played a starring role in an ongoing impasse in the House.
Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address, seeking to overcome pessimism in the country and concerns about his own leadership.
President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night
You can always count on mom ❤️
At Super Bowl opening night, the mother of All-Pros Travis and Jason Kelce surprised her sons during an interview with NFL Network’s Michael Irvin with two batches of cookies — one for each.
Two gunmen unloaded 30 shots into a house after their intended target ran inside. A 13-year-old girl was standing near the window when she was struck.
A 13-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot in Southwest Philadelphia. Police said she was hit by a stray bullet when a couple of gunmen opened fire at the house she was staying in.
A single ticket matched all six numbers in the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and ninth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot
Nearly 6,000 buildings collapsed in Turkey alone, and the death toll has grown to more than 5,000.
Rescuers are racing to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria
The Philadelphia Eagles will be wearing their green jerseys on the Super Bowl field.
Some superstitious fans here at home will be donning their own outfits - and doing other things - to help send good vibes to Arizona.
The Philadelphia Eagles will be wearing their green jerseys on the Super Bowl field. And as KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reports, some superstitious fans here at home will be donning their own outfits - and doing other things - to help send good vibes to Arizona. (Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images...
A South Philly bar that’s dedicated to the Kansas City Chiefs has decided to cancel their Super Bowl party this year.
A South Philly bar dedicated to the Kansas City Chiefs has decided to cancel its Super Bowl party this year. Big Charlie’s Saloon at South 11th and McKean streets will be closed Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs battle.
Four leaders. Four anchors. Now, two Super Bowls.
Few Philadelphia Eagles remain from the roster that was part of the team that won Super Bowl in February 2018. But the veteran core of offensive linemen Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce, and defensive linemen Brandon Graham and Fletcher Cox remains.
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey, members of the Turkish community in Northeast Philadelphia are holding on to hope that loved ones and family members back home are safe.
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey, members of the Turkish community in Northeast Philadelphia are holding on to hope that loved ones and family members back home are safe. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports.
"I think I passed my 1,040th or so performance recently," says Christine Toy Johnson, who has been a member of the touring cast since 2018.
"I think it really has taught us the power of having intentional generosity and kindness." https://bit.ly/3DGifEr
The Tony-winning musical “Come From Away” closed on Broadway last fall, but you can catch it this week for the touring show’s second run in Philadelphia.
Islamic leaders in New Jersey are asking state lawmakers to add an important holiday to the school calendar, so students can get the day off to spend with family.
The federal government's pandemic-era prohibition against kicking people off Medicaid is ending, meaning that hundreds of thousands of people in Pennsylvania face losing the free health insurance in the coming year.
The federal government’s pandemic-era prohibition against kicking people off Medicaid is ending, meaning that hundreds of thousands of people in Pennsylvania face losing the free health insurance in the coming year.
😷 The goal for COVID-19 for the foreseeable future is to use vaccines to protect the people who are most vulnerable — much as we do every year now with the flu. 💉
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While home games do bring people to the city, generating sales tax and parking revenue and such, those modest benefits can be offset expenses like security, police, sanitation, says a Temple University economics professor. https://bit.ly/3E8vBJZ
When a major league team like the Phillies makes a run to the World Series or an NFL team like the Eagles gets to the Super Bowl, it’s seen as an economic boon. But a Temple University economist says that’s not always true.
A Delco resident and KYW Newsradio Newstudies alum drops knowledge for Eagles fans going to Arizona who might consider engaging in that Philadelphia tradition of climbing poles after a Super Bowl win.
Grace Del Pizzo’s viral video pokes fun at Eagles fans. The ASU student and Delaware County native (jokingly) shares the best poles to climb at Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix.
Mayor Jim Kenney has appointed Charles Edacheril to replace interim Controller Christy Brady, who resigned to run in the city controller primary election. Kenney had appointed her last year to replace Rebecca Rhynhart, who resigned to run for mayor.
Philadelphia has its third city controller in four months. Mayor Jim Kenney on Monday announced that he has appointed Charles Edacheril to replace Christy Brady, who resigned to run in the city controller primary election.
The USDA reports that the wholesale price of a dozen eggs has decreased anywhere from 15 cents to 35 cents on average across the U.S., depending on the region.
If you’ve had to cut back on a morning cornerstone due to high prices, you may be able to start easing eggs back onto the breakfast menu. Prices are finally starting to slide back down, according to the USDA.
The plan limits added sugars in foods and would be required by the 2025-2026 school year, starting with high-sugar foods like cereals, yogurts, and flavored milk.
Officials with the US Department of Agriculture proposed new standards for school lunches last week that would look at limiting added sugars and sodium in meals for the first time.
Middle seats at many U.S. movie theaters just got more expensive.
Middle seats at many U.S. movie theaters just got more expensive
Congressman Brendan Boyle calls SEPTA driver Chris DeShields "a true example of an ordinary person who did an extraordinary thing" for using his Route 5 bus to disrupt a carjacking last month. https://bit.ly/3DJQCuf
SEPTA bus driver Chris DeShields, who intervened during a Jan. 25 carjacking in Fishtown, will be a guest of Congressman Brendan Boyle at President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
At least 2,500 people were killed and civilians joined rescuers in desperate efforts across Turkey and Syria. https://bit.ly/3Yqs6pR
Rescue workers and civilians passed chunks of concrete and household goods across mountains of rubble early Monday, moving tons of wreckage by hand in a desperate search for survivors trapped by a devastating earthquake
Authorities plan to release toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding Monday, telling residents near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line to leave immediately or face the possibility of death. https://bit.ly/3HYUrhA
Authorities in Ohio say they plan to release toxic chemicals from five cars of a derailed train in Ohio to reduce the threat of an explosion
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Allison Cawley’s love for the Philadelphia Eagles began at age four and only grew stronger over the years – so strong that she decided to make her entire basement Eagles themed. Read more 🦅 🏈 : https://bit.ly/3OdH6Uh
A student pilot from Frankford High School is at the controls of this Cessna 172 taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Read more about the aviation program: https://bit.ly/3g0MNrN
And the gates are open for #Phillies Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park. #RedOctober #RingTheBell
Brigette ReDavid from Delaware County tells us her group has been traveling with and face painting #Phillies fans for more than 20 years. It means a lot for her to be here today. #Ringthebell #RedOctober
“I will praise the spirit of the earth. I will praise the spirit of the sky,” said Miguel Sague, who participated in Philadelphia's second Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. Story: https://bit.ly/3CMt5Zr
It’s a family affair this #RedOctober
🍄🍄 Coined the Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square produces 60% of the country’s mushrooms. Last month, the town celebrated its annual Mushroom Festival with fried mushroom-eating contests, a growers tent, and more. More importantly, it’s a celebration of those who work directly and indirectly in the mushroom business to help cultivate the local economy. More from The Jawncast: https://bit.ly/3RE9OO9
Sick of fish that won’t bite? It turns out there’s a much surer way to reel in a big catch: Magnet fishing. And as for the big catch Antonio Hernandez found... #waitforit. Full story: https://bit.ly/3e6cZQP
Do you believe in ghosts? Join The Jawncast on a hunt for paranormal activity in our latest episode, 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠? 👻 LISTEN 🎧➡️ https://bit.ly/3fjrYqL
Gonna be playing some soccer today with Philadelphia Union. Head coach Jim Curtin gives us an glimpse on the growth of soccer in Philly.
Spotted moments ago near the Linc...yeah, you know the song, Eagles fans. 🦅
🏈 🦅 Nina Alston and her 89-year-old mother Marybelle are Eagles fans through and through! They’re repping the Birds ahead of Monday’s home opener. #FlyEaglesFly Before the game, read their story: https://bit.ly/3LnAGjU
Just how green is Philadelphia? From the Eagles' classic Kelly green to our many parks, we go on a color-themed adventure with Mitchell & Ness, PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Drexel University on the latest episode of The Jawncast. 🎧 : https://bit.ly/3S2ShzA
In case you didn't hear already, Philly has a Jollibee 🍗 🍗 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QkPi4w
A survivor of the South Street mass shooting on June 4 says music has helped him recover. Rusty Crowell, of the duo Rusty and Jan, says his new mantra is making the most of his time by doing what makes him happy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q7iGLc
South Jersey’s Marlton Chiefs won the Cal Ripken World Series, making them the best 10-and-under team in the nation. Their hometown threw a celebration, including a parade. Read more ⚾ ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CJ40Pp
Superintendent Tony Watlington and Mayor Jim Kenney, along with other district and school officials, joined in on a first day of school welcome celebration at Dunbar School, near Temple University’s campus. Read more: https://bit.ly/3As3NNX
While the world observes the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Philadelphia officials commemorated what might be considered a silver lining of that event: the resettlement of thousands of Afghans through Philadelphia International Airport. About 25,000 Afghans came through Philadelphia International Airport starting in August 2021, where they were greeted with medical attention, Halal food, toys and activities for children. Mayor Jim Kenney said it was one of the city’s finest hours. https://bit.ly/3ppduYk
Do you recognize any of these signs? They were Philadelphia icons in the 1950s. On the latest episode of The Jawncast, we learned about them and the man who’s been collecting them for over 40 years at the Neon Museum of Philadelphia. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on the Audacy app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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How do you pass on memories to people who didn’t live through them? Len Davidson hopes that the stories and signs he’s collected at Neon Museum of Philadelphia will teach younger generations what Philadelphia was like in the 1950s and 60s. Listen to the full episode of The Jawncast for more 🎧: https://bit.ly/3QA4H13
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“I understand you gotta do what you gotta do, but we are not done. We’re going to stand up [and] continue to fight.” Philadelphia sheriff’s deputies followed through on a judge’s order to clear out the encampment in front of University City Townhomes, which is affordable housing community. Details: https://bit.ly/3SzWR9O
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A Northeast Philadelphia community center is hosting a summer camp for dozens of Ukrainian refugee children. At one moment Thursday, those kids at KleinLife Community Center were singing and clapping to a song of peace. https://bit.ly/3P6WYXg
"It's not about me, it's about them." Lionell Dotson was just 8 years old when the city dropped a bomb on Osage Avenue in West Philadelphia, killing 11 people, including his older sisters: 12-year-old Katricia and 14-year-old Zanetta Dotson. Today, the remains of his sisters were released to him. Full story >>> https://bit.ly/3ORRuzr
What are your thoughts on the Philadelphia Parking Authority? Our own Racquel Williams hears from the streets of Philly then talks to officials from the PPA to get a better understanding of the authority and their mission. It's all on the latest episode of Bridging Philly 🎧 >>> https://bit.ly/3PV6WvX
Officials say faulty wiring led to Friday's devastating fire at Jim's South Street. Owner Ken Silver vows to reopen as soon as possible. Full story >>> https://bit.ly/3PT4zd9
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🍧🥵 Frozen fish-sicles, misters, cool water or mud - workers at the Philadelphia Zoo get creative to help the animals stay cool in the extreme heat. >>> https://bit.ly/3J8mVV1
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