The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.
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Inside Philadelphia sports with the Delaware Valley's most-respected team of sports reporters and broadcasters.
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Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.
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Join me, Mark Silvester, as I review a particular wrestler or PPV! I I do reviews, reactions and lets-play to name a few: • CM Punk Matches PPV by PPV. • Wrestling of the Month. • Big Four PPV Review. • Reactions. • Know Yor Wrestling Shorts. • Retro Rivalries. Specials: • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. • Freddie Mercury/Queen. • Bottom. • Chelsea FC.
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Fishermen pull old ‘military-style’ explosive from Cooper River
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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 flips red, election night implications for Philly, and an ugly Sixers season
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Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was decisive, and Pennsylvania is a big reason why. Not only did Trump win the commonwealth himself, he funneled strong Republican turnout to key down-ballot races as well. Why did PA flip red, after voters elected a Democratic governor and U.S. Senator just two years ago? What could a second Trum…
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Pennsylvania Legislature to remain divided
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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?
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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McCormick campaign withdraws suit challenging provisional ballots
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Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick has withdrawn a lawsuit against the Philadelphia City Commissioners, challenging the counting of provisional ballots. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
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DA says not enough evidence to move forward with 2011 ‘suicide’ investigation of woman stabbed 20 times
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Investigators say there’s not enough evidence to change the manner of death of a woman who was found dead in her apartment in 2011. Ellen Greenberg’s family has been arguing for more than a decade that her death was a homicide, not a suicide. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports.…
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360-acre wildfire across Burlington and Camden counties now 75% contained
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Firefighters have gotten the upper hand on a wildfire in the Marlton area. Officials say it’s 75% contained over 360 acres, and with today being a red flag day, some equipment is being diverted to other fires in the state. The latest from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.
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Fallen tree was on tracks before deadly River Line crash, NTSB report says
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Federal investigators say a tree was on the tracks before a NJT River Line train struck it, killing a train operator last month. That's the conclusion of an initial report released yesterday by the National Transportation Safety Board.It was initially unclear if the tree fell onto the train or whether it was already on the tracks.The report says th…
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Police find body buried in shallow grave in Northeast Philly park
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Police found a woman’s body buried in a shallow grave in a park in Fox Chase on Thursday while searching for a missing woman.They found the body in Champion Park Playground around 3:30 p.m.Police were looking for 29-year-old Melody Rivera, who was reported missing a week ago. She was last seen about 4 miles from where the body was found.However, po…
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Eagles vs. Cowboys is not a 'trap game,' Merrill Reese stresses
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It's a Football Friday in the Delaware Valley, which is when the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese tells KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram his three keys to a Birds victory in Dallas.
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International airline ticket prices are plummeting. CBS News travel editor explains why.
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Medical Report: Wearable devices that monitor overall health are flourishing
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With the consistent development of new apps, wearable devices are playing a growing role in monitoring our overall health. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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SEPTA and union agree to continue talks past midnight contract expiration
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There’s no SEPTA strike in Philadelphia, at least not yet. Officials with the union and transit agency agreed to continue contract talks. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live at 40th Street Station with the latest.
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Friday SEPTA strike averted, contract negotiations with TWU Local 234 continue
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There was a potential for a SEPTA strike at midnight (Friday morning) as talks between SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union were set to expire at midnight. SEPTA and TWU Local 234 announced after a day of deadline negotiations that they will continue negotiations on Friday.There will be no strike called at midnight when the contract expires.SEPTA …
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Crews continue to fight South Jersey wildfires fueled by drought conditions
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The 300-acre large wildfire that’s burning in Burlington and Camden Counties is now 50% contained, per officials.Evacuations have been lifted but 104 homes are still potentially threatened.KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti reports that crews will continue to monitor the blaze overnight and through another dry Friday.(Photo Credit: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsr…
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Philadelphia Portal moves within LOVE Park to make way for Christmas Village
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With the Christmas Village returning to Center City for a 17th season, that livestream Portal Art installation is relocated a short distance away, in LOVE Park, nearest 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. More from KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt.Image credit: John McDevitt\/KYW Newsradio
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