Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport. From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the ...
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The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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Philly man convicted over murder-for-hire plot against Cumberland County district attorney
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1:05A Philadelphia man has been convicted of several counts in a plan to have Cumberland County prosecutors and judges killed. Details now from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.Photo: Getty Images
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Authorities say a gunman opened fire at students during mass at a Catholic school in Minneapolis this morning, killing two children and wounding 17 other people. KYW's Nigel Thompson joins us live from the Breaking News desk with the latest...
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Low-income and minority riders sue SEPTA to restore full service
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1:14SEPTA has been hit with a lawsuit claiming its service cuts unfairly hurt low-income riders. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.
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Brandon Graham says he's 'gonna be a fan this year'
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6:26Eagles legend Brandon Graham sat down with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram to talk about retirement, the upcoming Eagles season, and his new partnership with Kevin Hart's Gran Coramino Tequila. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Nails scattered across I-76 during the evening rush, leaving multiple cars with flat tires
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0:34It was a deflating evening commute for a number of drivers on the Schuylkill Expressway.Nails were scattered across all lanes of travel on I-76 westbound at the on-ramp from Montgomery Drive. A PennDOT spokesperson says the agency was alerted by Pennsylvania State Police just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.Officers swept the nails off the road, but not befor…
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Counties across Pa. are feeling the effects of state lawmakers' inability to pass a new budget
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1:02The inability of Pennsylvania state lawmakers to pass a budget is being felt on a local level. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo has more from Delco.
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College football preview: Delaware Blue Hens move up from FCS to FBS
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1:07The Delaware Blue Hens are preparing for a historic 2025 season. Delaware has moved up from FCS to FBS and now competes as a member of Conference USA. The Blue Hens went 9-2 last season, their final in the Colonial Athletic Association. Head coach Ryan Carty, a former quarterback for the Blue Hens, talks to KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon about the buzz …
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Woodmere Art Museum sues Trump administration over termination of historic preservation grant
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0:45The Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill is suing the Trump administration, claiming it unlawfully terminated a $750,000 grant that was awarded under a historic preservation program.Woodmere says it “has been scrambling ever since” its grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services was rescinded in April. In March, President Donald Trump s…
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Disabled riders, seniors greatly impacted by SEPTA cuts
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1:43It’s the third work day of the SEPTA service cuts, and among those who are really feeling the pain are disabled people and seniors. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from 69th Street Station in Upper Darby with the story.
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Man arrested after grabbing 14-year-old girl at Upper Merion bus stop, police say
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0:41Police in Montgomery County are praising a quick-thinking teenager for what she did during a scary situation at the bus stop.The Upper Merion High School student was waiting along Jefferson Street in Swedesburg Tuesday morning when cops say a guy walked up to her and grabbed her arm.She freed herself, ran for it, and immediately called for help. Th…
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Medical Report: Could AI help doctors become more efficient?
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0:55Will artificial intelligence make your physician more effective or weaker? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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Philly pesticide company charged with fraudulently claiming its products could kill virus that causes COVID-19
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1:07A Philadelphia-based company fraudulently claimed its pesticide products could kill the virus that causes COVID, according to charges from federal prosecutors.KYW’s Vik Raghupathi has the story.(Photo: Getty Images)
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FBI offers $10,000 for suspects behind series of armored truck robberies
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1:08Theres’s a $10,000 reward being offered by the FBI for information on a group of suspects robbing armored trucks in the Philly region. As KYWs crime and justice reporter Kristen johanson tells us, it started back in June.(Photo: FBI)
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Survivors, advocates rally for continued cancer research funding amid proposed federal cuts
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1:27Area cancer survivors and scientific leaders gathered at The People's Plaza - Independence Mall Tuesday to urge Congress to continue to fund and protect cancer research. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(Photo: Racquel Williams/KYW Newsradio)
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Parker administration confirms receipt of DOJ immigration policy letter, won't publicly share response
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0:45Philadelphia officials confirm they have received a letter from the Justice Department regarding the city’s immigration policy, though they say it arrived after the deadline for a response.The letter arrived Friday afternoon, according to officials, more than a week after Attorney General Pam Bondi said she sent letters to all 34 cities, counties a…
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Victory in Philly extends free basketball clinics for youth an additional month
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1:14As Hoops Month is winding down, Victory in Philly is extending their free basketball clinics for kids into September. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the story.(Photo: Getty Images)
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Local fans react to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement
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0:48It’s a love story and Taylor Swift said “yes!” The music superstar from Berks County and NFL player Travis Kelce are engaged. KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke to excited local fans and others who were unmoved by the news.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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US Open R1 - Alcaraz's new look, Raducanu's 1st win since title run, Venus lights up Ashe
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53:21New York, New York! The opening round of the 2025 US Open has had a little bit of everything — shock exits, emotional goodbyes, and first class meltdowns (ahem, Daniil Medvedev) so why not join Kim and Chris as they unpack all the drama from Flushing Meadows. Making the headlines, Australian Open champion Madison Keys’ surprise defeat to Renata Zar…
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Philadelphia man charged in June 29 deadly crash in Montco
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1:07A Roxborough man is charged in deadly crash on 422 in Montgomery County that was initially chalked up to road rage. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert tells us the investigation finds alcohol and high speeds were to blame.(Photo: Ajax9/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia water rates will go up next week
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1:05Beginning Monday, Philadelphia water rates will increase by about ten percent. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Danilo Oliver/Getty Images)
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PHL Airport installs new plane-stopping system on runways to improve safety
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1:13Philly International has completed a major upgrade meant to make air travel safer. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from the airport.(Photo: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)
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Pennsylvania must stop throwing out mail ballots over date errors, court rules
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0:53A federal appeals court says it's unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn’t write an accurate date on the return envelope. Today's unanimous decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots. (Photo: Hannah Beier/Getty Images)…
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Jersey Shore officials ask for federal help repairing beaches after Hurricane Erin
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1:07Hurricane Erin never made landfall, but the storm made quite a mess at the Jersey Shore. Now, officials there are asking for help with beach replenishment. Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.(Photo: Vik Raghupathi/KYW Newsradio)
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Attendance down as Philly students who take SEPTA struggle to get to school on time
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1:20More frustration today for SEPTA riders. The service cuts have Philadelphia students who rely on mass transit struggling to get to school on time. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.
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College football preview: Division III Ursinus Bears
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1:11The Division III Ursinus College Bears in Collegeville enjoyed a tremendous 2024 season, going 9-2 and advancing to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1999. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon previews the Bears ahead of the 2025 season. (Photo credit: Donovan Dyitt)
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Shore towns replenishing beaches eroded by Hurricane Erin
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0:40Hurricane Erin left the beaches looking more like cliffs along parts of the Jersey Shore.Upper Township Mayor Curtis Corson told The Press of Atlantic City, "We took a beating."The north end of Strathmere was particularly hard-hit by erosion from Erin's waves and tidal flooding. There are sheer drops of up to 8 feet from dune to beach. Crews are us…
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Philly Jewish museum vandalized with red spray paint
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0:34A vandal sprayed red paint on a display of solidarity with Israel outside the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City. Philadelphia police said it happened around 4:40 a.m. on Monday. Red paint covered a large sign of the Israeli flag that reads, “THE WEITZMAN STANDS WITH ISRAEL.” The sign is displayed on the outside of the …
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A man was shot and killed in Germantown Monday night. It happened around 1 a.m. on West Rittenhouse Street, near Greene Street.Police found a 26-year-old man dead in the street. Investigators found at least 35 spent shell casings just feet away from his body. (Photo credit: NBC10)
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Governor on status of SEPTA funding: 'Leaders in both chambers have to make tough choices'
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2:00It’s another day of the new normal for SEPTA riders who are trying to navigate the deep service cuts. As for talks in Harrisburg, Gov. Josh Shapiro thinks a deal could be close, and he’s calling on lawmakers on both sides to compromise. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the Wissahickon Transit Center.…
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Medical Report: Financial support during pregnancy pays off down the road, study says
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0:51A new study looks at the importance of providing financial support and care to expectant mothers in need of assistance. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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Union representing Philly security officers demands higher wages, better health care
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1:28Just off Temple University’s campus, by Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, dozens of security workers represented by 32BJ SEIU gathered to voice their demands as the union negotiates a new CBA for more than 3,000 employees. KYW's Vik Raghupathi was there. Allied Universal, the largest security personnel company in the city, said it has a good …
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Man accused of illegally recording 2 kids as they testified during a hearing about sexual abuse
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1:13Dontaue Jackson, 41, of Laurel Street in Pottstown, is charged with unlawful use of an audio or video device in court, accused of recording the testimony of two children in an ongoing sexual abuse investigation against Andrew Lochetto. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (photo credit: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)…
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How a shirt worn by Aubrey Plaza got this group closer to opening a women’s sports bar in Philly
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1:09Philly women’s basketball got a special shoutout last week from actress and Delaware native Aubrey Plaza, who went viral at Barclays Center for wearing a T-shirt saying, “Philly is a women’s sports town.” KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the story.(photo credit: Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)
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NJ officer facing charges for sharing indecent videos of woman in holding cell
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0:36A police officer in Ventnor is facing multiple charges for allegedly recording a woman while she was in a holding cell.The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office says 24-year-old Ryan Bonanni accessed surveillance video of a female prisoner while she was in various states of undress in the cell and engaging in a sexual act. Investigators say he record…
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City officials warn of worse SEPTA commutes with more cuts, fare hikes
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1:27Philadelphia officials said Monday morning’s rush hour was fairly typical, despite the cuts in SEPTA service. But they warn next week is likely to get much worse if the state legislature doesn’t resume work on a budget. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)…
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Applications now open for next round of Philly DA’s Violence Prevention Grants
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1:20The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has announced the reopening of its Violence Prevention Grant Initiative application process. As we hear from KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams, there are specific criteria for this round of grantees.(photo credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Sen. Street to step down as Chair of Pa. Democratic Party
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0:32Street made the announcement Monday on social media, saying “it was not an easy decision, but it is the right one.” He will step down after the election of his successor on Sept. 6.(Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)
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Poll shows Democratic Mikie Sherrill leading NJ Gov. race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli
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1:09Recent polling shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill has a lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the race for New Jersey Governor, but that advantage is in the single digits with a lot of undecided voters. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with a political analyst about what to expect as election season approaches.(photo credit: Michael Kar…
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House partially collapses in North Philadelphia, injuring 1
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1:07A home collapsed in North Philadelphia Monday morning after neighbors said demolition crews worked on a vacant lot next door. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the details.(photo cedit: Sunny Morgan/KYW)
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Man pleads guilty to firing gunshots that injured 2 women during Eagles Super Bowl parade
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1:01A 29-year-old has pleaded guilty to several charges connected to a shooting during the Eagles Super Bowl victory parade.Brandon Ramos pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault, simple assault and tampering with evidence, admitting he was the one who shot two women in their legs along the Ben Franklin Parkway back in February.Authorities …
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Man charged after argument escalates to deadly gunfire in North Philadelphia
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1:01Authorities have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in connection with a North Philadelphia shooting over the weekend.Police say Devante Jackson fatally shot 48-year-old Rasheim Childs in the leg early Sunday morning along West Ruscomb Street, near 17th Street.Investigators say the two got into an argument. Jackson was also shot in the leg but h…
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Longer wait times and commutes for riders impacted by SEPTA's deep service cuts
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1:12If you rely on SEPTA, the wait for your bus is probably going to be a lot longer today -- if your bus is still running at all. Massive service cuts went into effect over the weekend. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo has more from 69th Street Station.
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Heavy response to 5-alarm fire at auto warehouse in Tacony
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2:07Firefighters are battling a five-alarm fire at a warehouse in Tacony. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the scene.
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Meet K.C. Keeler, the new Temple Owls head coach
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1:14The Temple Owls have a new head coach. K.C. Keeler is now leading the football program. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more ahead of the season.(Photo credit: Temple University Athletics)
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Man ejected from boat in Barnegat Bay, killed
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0:28A Princeton, New Jersey, man was killed after being thrown from a boat in Barnegat Bay. The accident happened around 10 a.m. Sunday in Little Egg Harbor Township. Officials say the 27-foot vessel hit a large wake, ejecting two people. The boat then circled around by itself, striking and killing 56-year-old Karl Chen. The other person was treated fo…
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Gun violence prevention advocates push for safe storage law in Pa.
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1:23Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Philadelphia man who they say left his gun unlocked and unattended. A child found it and accidentally shot himself.Gun safety advocates are urging lawmakers to pass a secure storage law. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.(Photo credit: Lori Steineck/The Canton Repository/…
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Pa. generated more than $557M from gambling last month — up 11% from last year
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1:21The Powerball jackpot is now up to $750 million. You might have fun with your office pool, but there's a darker side to the lottery. Experts say huge jackpots can lead to gambling addiction. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.(Photo credit: Daniella Heminghaus/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Strike averted: New school year begins with a tentative contract agreement for Philly teachers
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1:06The Philadelphia teachers union and the School District of Philadelphia have reached a tentative contract agreement. KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo reports.
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How SEPTA riders are navigating the first morning commute with reduced service
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1:33The first round of SEPTA cuts impacting bus and metro service is now in effect. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby.
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Medical Report: What to know about little cigars and cigarillos
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0:51Little cigars and cigarillos are growing in popularity, but are they dangerous to your health? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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