Best The Center for Investigative Reporting Podcasts (2025)

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MOVE Bombing: 40 Years Later 26:50

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On May 13, 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on the home of the MOVE organization in the Cobbs Creed neighborhood, killing 11 people - including 5 children - and destroying 61 homes. What could have led the city to make such a decision? 40 years later, have we learned from this, and have we healed? KYW Newsradio reporters Pat Loeb, Kris…

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South Jersey man who admitted to 2023 DUI crash that killed 8-year-old boy sentenced to 15 years behind bars 1:22

3h ago1:22

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A South Jersey man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a drunk driving crash that killed an eight-year-old boy in Absecon nearly two years ago will spend up to 15 years in state prison. That sentencing was handed down today during an emotional hearing inside an Atlantic County courtroom. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has more.(Photo: Getty Images…

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Pete Rose posthumously reinstated by MLB, making him eligible for Hall of Fame 1:05

5h ago1:05

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Phillies legend Pete Rose is now eligible for the baseball Hall of Fame. Rose was reinstated today along with Shoeless Joe Jackson by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. Their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose’s permanent ban lifted eight months after his death and comes a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor baseball’s c…

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Philadelphia to be featured in Michelin restaurant guide for the first time 1:10

7h ago1:10

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Philadelphia will be included in the Michelin Guide for the first time this year. The governor and mayor joined the Guide’s international director and a slew of chefs for the official announcement today at the Barnes Foundation Museum. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there too.

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SEPTA supporters, union members rally in Harrisburg for more statewide transit funding 1:09

8h ago1:09

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Members of SEPTA’s largest union joined advocates from across the state at a Harrisburg rally for more money for mass transit. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.

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Pa. House cannabis bill that would have placed sales under PLCB jurisdiction fails to make it out of Senate committee 1:21

8h ago1:21

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It’s back to the drawing board for marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, as the bill that passed the Pennsylvania House last week failed to make it out of a Senate committee. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us state senators support legalization, but not the way the House bill would have done it.(Photo: Getty Images)…

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US health officials plan to phase out ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth 1:15

8h ago1:15

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U.S. health officials say they plan to phase out fluoride-containing supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, citing possible health risks. Today's announcement is the latest action by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against a substance that has been a mainstay of dental care for decades. The Food and Drug Administ…

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An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments 11:30

12h ago11:30

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In recent years, the population of homeless people has aged, with about 20% of them now 55 or older. Many have never been homeless before. (Reporter: Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio) Conservative activists are welcoming an announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom this week pushing cities to ban homeless encampments across California. Advocates …

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RFK Jr. swims with grandchildren in creek known for E. coli contamination 0:40

13h ago0:40

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted pictures of himself swimming with his grandchildren in a creek known for having high levels of bacteria. The photos posted on Mother's Day show Kennedy fully submerged in Washington, D.C.'s Rock Creek.Longstanding warnings from the National Park Service say to stay out of the water because of high level…

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After a 2-year shakeup, Mütter Museum and its Historical Medical Library now under new leadership 1:14

14h ago1:14

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After the exit of its former executive director Kate Quinn, the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library is under new leadership. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard sat down with the people who are now working together to guide that famed institution. (Photo credit: Constance Mensh/Mütter Museum)

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Police seek gunmen who fired 30 shots in West Philadelphia, critically injuring man 1:25

14h ago1:25

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A man was critically wounded when dozens of shots were fired on Market Street in West Philadelphia Monday night. Two businesses were also hit, and it was a close call for another witness. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Skimming devices found on ATMs at Wawa in Bucks County 0:43

14h ago0:43

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Less than a week after a skimming device was removed from an ATM at a Wawa in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, a second skimming device has been discovered.The first one was found on May 5 at the Wawa at 3520 Bethlehem Pike in Souderton. The second one was discovered at the same store on May 11.A card reader was placed over the machine’s card slot …

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40 years later: Mayor, police and residents reflect on the impact and regrets of the 1985 MOVE bombing 1:03

14h ago1:03

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Forty years ago, on May 13, 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on the Cobbs Creek residence of the MOVE organization, killing 11 people — five of them children — and destroying 61 homes. City officials, law enforcement and residents look back on that day.

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Medical Report: How does continuous glucose monitoring work for diabetes patients? 0:54

15h ago0:54

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The next big step in fighting diabetes is already here. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough explains.

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The Standoff 24:19

1d ago24:19

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The City of Philadelphia tries to evict MOVE from their Osage Avenue headquarters. As neighbors evacuate the block, former Inquirer reporter Maida Odom and former NBC10 photojournalist Pete Kane stay behind to tell the story. We follow Maida and Pete as they watch police prepare to remove MOVE from their rowhome by any means necessary. MOVE: Untang…

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NJ man accused of sexually abusing dogs, possessing and distributing child porn 1:06

1d ago1:06

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A Burlington County man has been charged with animal cruelty and possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. KYW's Sunny Morgan has the details.(photo credit: Burlington County Prosecutor)

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Sixers snag No. 3 pick in NBA Draft Lottery 1:26

1d ago1:26

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The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was a nerve-wracking affair considering the Sixers’ pick would have gone to the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder had it fallen outside the top 6 due to trade stipulations. KYW's Vik Raghupathi reports.(photo credit: Anadolu/Getty Images)

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Krasner loses both top supervisors in his Conviction Integrity Unit 1:16

1d ago1:16

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Both top supervisors in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit have resigned, just one day after a lawsuit called into question the unit’s practices. KYW's Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Mark Makela/Getty Images)

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Community Curator: Helping Philly nonprofits thrive 1:20

1d ago1:20

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After 27-year-old Darrien Johnson graduated with a Bachelor's in Public Health and a Master's in Nonprofit Management, she saw a need in her community and hit the ground running by founding The Community Curator. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Teen charged with fatally shooting 12-year-old while filming music video in West Oak Lane 1:11

1d ago1:11

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Police say 12-year-old Ethan Parker was shot once in the chest Saturday afternoon while filming a music video with his 15-year-old brother inside 17-year-old Marvin Playfair’s home on the 1500 block of East Pastorius Street.KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details.(photo credit: NBC10)…

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This bill could help level the playing field in Pa. high school state playoffs 1:16

1d ago1:16

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A bill in the State House wants to let the PIAA decide if it’s fair to put public schools up against private or charter schools in district and state playoffs. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert takes a look at the legislation and the debate it hopes to address.(photo credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images contributor)…

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Deadline looms to request a mail ballot for the May 20 Pa. primary 1:00

1d ago1:00

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The primary election in Pennsylvania is May 20. And, as KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, time is ticking down if you want a vote-by-mail ballot.

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Philly rapper LGP Qua killed in weekend shooting 1:16

1d ago1:16

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Thirty-year-old Qidere Johnson, known locally as the rapper LGP Qua, was fatally shot Sunday in Juniata Park. The Philadelphia rapper was known for his lyrics about gun violence and other socially conscious topics.

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Criminal investigation underway after deadly house explosion rocks quiet Washington Township neighborhood 0:50

1d ago0:50

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Prosecutors believe the Washington Township house fire that killed two people early Sunday morning was not an accident.KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the update.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Should Castor Avenue be narrowed? 1:16

1d ago1:16

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Plans are in the works to impose a so-called “road diet” on Castor Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, reducing the road from four lanes to two. Not everyone is happy about it, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo.(Image provided by Robert Rudnitsky)

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Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities 11:44

1d ago11:44

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that funds programs in libraries nationwide. In March, President Trump signed an executive order to slash the agency’s funding. And California's Braille and Talking Book Library, which serves the state's blind and print-disabled community, could be hit by these cuts. Reporter: Jasmine…

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Philadelphia Amtrak derailment survivors reflect on 10 years of grief, remembrance and finding purpose 13:53

1d ago13:53

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May 12 marks the 10th anniversary of the fatal Amtrak derailment in Port Richmond. A speeding train derailed at Frankford Junction, killing eight passengers and injuring 185 others. Two survivors share how their lives were forever changed that night. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo shares their stories. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)…

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Eagles will host Cowboys in Week 1 — the first time in 25 years 0:52

1d ago0:52

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Philadelphia's Super Bowl-winning Eagles will host a longtime rival to start the NFL season. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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Survivor finds healing in revisiting the trauma of the deadly 2015 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia 1:53

1d ago1:53

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It's been 10 years since a speeding Amtrak train derailed at Frankford Junction, killing eight people and injuring nearly 200. Countless lives were irreparably altered that day. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo has more.

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SEPTA trolley hits bumper at the end of tracks at Norristown Transportation Center, injuring 8 1:22

1d ago1:22

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The NTSB is investigating the SEPTA train crash at the Norristown High Speed Line that injured eight people on Sunday. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is on the scene in Norristown with the latest on the story.

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How Kun-Yang Lin embraces the 'in-between' and encourages others to do the same 1:26

1d ago1:26

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Kun-Yang Lin is a choreographer, dance artist and educator, bringing contemporary dance to audiences in Philadelphia, New York and around the world for more than 35 years. Here's KYW's Denise Nakano with his story.(photo credit: Rob Li Photography)

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NJ lawmakers more open to nuclear energy production amid rising utility rates 1:25

1d ago1:25

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New Jersey lawmakers as well as Gov. Phil Murphy are now more open to nuclear energy production, as rising utility rates are turning into a thorny issue for residents all over the state. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.

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Medical Report: Poor nutrition contributes to half a million US deaths each year, study says 0:53

1d ago0:53

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Poor nutrition is the leading cause of illness in the U.S. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough explains.

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17-year-old charged after boy, 12, fatally shot while filming music video 1:29

1d ago1:29

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A 12-year-old boy is dead after police say he was shot Saturday afternoon in Northwest Philadelphia while filming a music video with two teens. A 17-year-old has been charged with third-degree murder.

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Man, woman killed in Washington Township house fire 1:29

1d ago1:29

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A man and a woman were found dead in a house fire in Washington Township, New Jersey early Sunday morning.

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Woman's body found in Schuylkill River after Montgomery County murder-suicide 1:07

2d ago1:07

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Montgomery County authorities are investigating a tragic incident in which a woman killed her husband and tried to kill her son before taking her own life on Saturday.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Mother’s Day grief brunch offers healing and community in South Philadelphia 1:13

2d ago1:13

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A special Mother’s Day brunch in South Philadelphia honored mothers from a different perspective, one rooted in healing, remembrance, and community.Organized by Bex Maston, founder of Greeting Grief, the Mother’s Day Grief Brunch welcomed people coping with the loss of loved ones, providing a space to gather, share stories, and reflect.Photo Credit…

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Teen charged after 12-year-old boy fatally shot during music video in East Germantown, police say 0:53

2d ago0:53

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A teen is charged in the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in Northwest Philadelphia while filming a music video.Police say it happened just after 12:30 Saturday afternoon when they found the victim, 12-year-old Ethan Parker, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest at a home on the 1500 block of East Pastorius Street.Photo Credit: Holli Steph…

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Two killed in overnight house explosion in Washington Township 0:36

2d ago0:36

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Two bodies were recovered following a house explosion early Sunday in a quiet Washington Township neighborhood, fire officials confirmed.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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3 teens, woman injured in SEPTA bus shooting 1:09

2d ago1:09

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Four people were shot, including three teenagers, aboard a SEPTA bus in Brewerytown early Saturday evening. It happened around 6 p.m. on the Route 15 bus as it crossed the intersection of 33rd Street and Girard Avenue, near Fairmount Park and the Philadelphia Zoo.Photo Credit: Holli Stephens/ KYW Newsradio…

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New nighttime art installation at LOVE Park honors Philly’s immigrant communities 1:12

2d ago1:12

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Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Forman Arts Initiative have partnered with the Office of Immigrant Affairs for a new installation reflecting the diversity of Philadelphia’s immigrant community. Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio

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10 years since the deadly Amtrak derailment left him paralyzed, Eli Kulp redefines what it means to be a chef 1:12

2d ago1:12

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May 12 marks the 10th anniversary of the fatal Amtrak derailment in Port Richmond. A speeding train derailed at Frankford Junction, killing eight passengers and injuring 185 others. Eli Kulp was one of the survivors of the crash who sat on the second car of Amtrak train 188. He shared how his life was forever changed that night. KYW Newsradio's Mik…

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Models sue Trilogy Nightclub for using their images without permission 1:06

3d ago1:06

1:06

The models say they were never contacted or hired by Trilogy in Spring Garden for promotional purposes, and that by using their images, damage was done to their reputations and careers.KYW's Nigel Thompson has more.(Photo credit: Getty Images)

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Bicyclists gather in Hunting Park for a 'wheely' good time 1:14

3d ago1:14

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Hunting Park is often called the "Jewel of North Philadelphia," and what better way to enjoy its 87 acres than riding a bike on its winding roads? KYW's Nigel Thompson has more on the Bicycle Coalition's annual Hustle N’ Ride celebration.(Photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW)

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FIFA Club World Cup is coming to Philly this summer 1:03

3d ago1:03

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The much-anticipated FIFA World Cup is still a year away, but soccer fanatics can get a taste of the action this summer at Lincoln Financial Field. KYW's Dave Uram has the story.(Photo credit: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsradio)

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Love Your Park Week is underway in Philly 0:56

3d ago0:56

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Clean-up efforts and celebrations are taking place today through May 18th at more than 100 city green spaces in Philadelphia. KYW's John McDevitt has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Philadelphia's sheriff wants to create a training facility in the city 1:28

3d ago1:28

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The Philadelphia sheriff is floating the idea of creating a training academy for sheriff’s deputies in the city that could also serve surrounding counties.Rather than concede to critics like the non-government Committee of 70 who say the office should be abolished, the Sheriff thinks her office needs a sizeable budget increase. Here's KYW city hall…

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1 dead, 1 injured after fire engulfs West Philly rowhome 0:32

3d ago0:32

0:32

The fire broke out around 3 p.m. Friday. A man and woman were inside the home when the fire broke out. Officials say the man died at the scene. The woman was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Advocates push for stronger safety measures after bicyclist hit, killed by truck in Southwest 1:28

3d ago1:28

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Advocacy groups are calling for more investment in bicycle safety around the city after a cyclist was hit by a dump truck and killed Thursday morning while riding his bike in Southwest Philly. KYW's Sunny Morgan has the details.(photo credit: NBC10)

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The Week in Philly: Inspirational leaders highlight AAPI Heritage Month 6:23

4d ago6:23

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Whether through artistic innovation, providing legal assistance to at-risk marginalized groups, or countless other contributions, Philadelphia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander populations enrich their communities with passion and purpose. KYW Newsradio midday anchor Denise Nakano shines the spotlight on several individuals who she, along with …

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