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Practically every minute of every hour, someone sends a tweet to Bill , a 33-year-old private-equity investor and heir to the mammoth homebuilding company. And, nearly every day, Pulte responds. bit.ly/3lnChtV
Merrill Reese, 79, has been the Eagles' play-by-play announcer since 1977, making him the longest-serving current NFL play-by-play announcer.
Senate Bill 14 would address 's case and many other similar matters by capping the length of probation at five years for felonies and three for misdemeanors. bit.ly/2CQXg1y
3/6: Waverly Woodson, a West Philly native, served as a medic under enemy fire, working through the pain of his own shrapnel wounds.
He was nominated for the Medal of Honor in the ’40s, but no black soldiers received such high honors at the time. #DDay75
GREAT NEWS! Buddy the cat is headed to foster care to continue to recover from a brutal dog attack. The announced Friday morning Buddy is going home with the vet who has been caring for him. bit.ly/3iWHJTi
The team that flipped Pennsylvania back to blue in the presidential race was led by a 37-year-old from Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia is the most vaccinated of America's 10 largest cities. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter has the story.
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4/6: The first black soldiers from World War II weren't revered with a Medal of Honor until '97.
Waverly Woodson has not been bestowed the honor. #DDay75
His gaming nickname is . But Alex Benabe built a Christmas for countless Philly kids after a fundraiser to buy gifts through .
It was a series of stops in University City, Chinatown and the Northeast for , rallying behind his party's ticket.
6/6: William Thompson and Joann Woodson are still campaigning to decorate Waverly with the Medal of Honor.
"We are hopeful there will be a change of heart and that the @OfficialCBC will get together and give this man his due — what he deserves." #DDay75
🎼 LINEUP: The annual has released its 2020 lineup, featuring , and .
JUST IN: is reporting nearly 20,000 customers are now without power in New York City. Manhattan street lights and subways have gone dark. | Stay with for more.
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"Please help us find those responsible for the attack on Buddy the cat," the has issued a plea after Buddy was mauled by two dogs in Frankford. The incident was caught on camera and officials hope someone will help identify those responsible. bit.ly/37UraVM
Al Jaffee, Mad magazine's award-winning cartoonist, who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," died Monday in Manhattan from multiple organ failure. He was 102.
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Animal cruelty: @NJSP arrest a Burlco woman with 130 living dogs, and 44 dead dogs packaged in freezers in her house. The story today on @KYWNewsradio
"Kind of insane that people are willing to buy things that I've made," artist and Philly sports fan said. "To know that people (like Sixers executive Daryl Morey) have my artwork on their walls, I don't think there was a greater feeling."
EXCUSIVE VIDEO: veterinary staff work to keep Buddy the cat stable — while the Humane Law Enforcement team chases leads on the two people seen on video letting their dogs attack him.
Sen. : "I think a lot of people don't realize that you chose to come forward with your concerns about Judge Kavanaugh before he was nominated to the Supreme Court." #KavanaughHearings
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#MichaelCohen: "I'm giving the Committee today copies of a letter I sent at Mr. Trump's direction threatening... schools with civil and criminal actions if Mr. Trump's grades or SAT scores were ever disclosed without his permission."
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@TheEllenShow and join in #BoycottBrunei effort after Brunei imposes death penalty for gay sex.
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Buddy the cat is on the road to recovery, and he's getting support from all over the world.
. Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia to meet with lawmakers and health care providers about abortion access. bit.ly/3o8G6Ez
Guests staying at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown approved of the hotel chain's move.
"I actually prefer eliminating as much plastic in our environment as possible over any minor inconvenience or preference," said Sue from Boston. kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/ap-ne
Actor Donates $10,000 During Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon cbsloc.al/2ngKqAI #RMHCTelethon #RMHCCBS3
James Harden FaceTimed with and sent game-worn sneakers to John Hao, one of the students critically injured in the Michigan State shooting. “I gave him my number, so whenever he feels like he needs anything, he can call me.”
This is what a night clinching an MLS Eastern Conference title looks like at ground level. (📸: )
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"Patience is a very beautiful thing."
Elmer Daniels, who spent nearly 40 years behind bars for a rape he says he did not commit is now free bit.ly/2QEOmO7
Starting today, people who are homeless in Pennsylvania can get a free photo ID.
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NEW: The state House committee overseeing an investigation into the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has moved to find DA Larry Krasner in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena.
It's early, but John Fetterman has the lead out of the gate in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race.
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Wawa is closing its sixth Center City location in about three years. Neighborhood associations reportedly met with Wawa to complain of drug use, crime and aggressive panhandling outside of the store. #LISTEN 🎧
Hollywood actor comes to the aid of retired Philadelphia police dog kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/
BREAKING: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is stepping down and heading for a job in New York.
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BREAKING: The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee has voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The measure now moves to the full House for a vote.
. has apologized after new alumni directory listed ousted WH communications director as dead cbsloc.al/2wi7cfE
Pennsylvania is directing $260 million of federal funds to help people with autism and intellectual disabilities continue to get the services they need during the coronavirus pandemic.
JUST IN: Trump's #immigration plan would give preferential treatment to high-skilled workers.
Far fewer green cards would be given to people with relatives already in the U.S. kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/ap-ne
#ICYMI: Senator Bob Casey is urging Congress to refund the Children’s Health Insurance Program cbsloc.al/2iYA1sD #CHIP
A judge has temporally blocked Pennsylvania from certifying election results, pending the outcome of a hearing involving a mail-in ballot lawsuit.
However, says this court action does not affect the results. bit.ly/377YjJB
After a dog attack left Buddy critically injured a couple of months ago, a emergency veterinarian who saved his life and who has been fostering him ever since, has been selected to adopt the cat. bit.ly/3LQNBJL
BREAKING NEWS: Incumbent Larry Krasner defeats Chuck Peruto, winning his second term as Philadelphia's District Attorney. bit.ly/3klfsXJ
RIP iconic Philadelphia radio broadcaster Sid Mark. He was the nation's leading authority on the music of Frank Sinatra. bit.ly/3xExIT6
BREAKING: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has found Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena amid a GOP impeachment effort.
#BREAKING: Philadelphia is dropping its indoor mask requirement, effective immediately.
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#BREAKING: Several Pennsylvania House Republicans announced Monday they are starting the process of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced a $210 million settlement Thursday with 450 victims of clergy sexual abuse. bit.ly/2L8VNpS
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Deptford Man Gets 'Philly Special' Trick Play Tattooed On His Arm
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calling that game-deciding play Thursday against the Packers is still giving us chills. #FlyEaglesFly #PHIvsGB
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All eyes seemed to be on , but in the final moments, won the top prize. The last woman to win entertainer of the year was . #CMAawards
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🎉 Congratulations to our reporter Sam Clover on his retirement today 🎉
Mornings will not be the same without your #TrafficOnTheTwos reports!
#BREAKING: The two officers who were trapped inside the residence have been removed safely. The shooter is the only one left in the house.
BREAKING: The School District of Philadelphia will require masks be worn at least for the first 10 days of the upcoming 2022-23 school year, school officials announced Friday. After those 10 days, masking will become optional. #PHLed
When asked if Mastriano has contacted him to concede the race, replied, “No, but who cares? The people pick the winner, not him.”
#ICYMI: At a first-of-its-kind forum organized by , three of the Democrats running for president including took questions from about 100 formerly incarcerated people . kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/
#Election2022 Democrat Chrissy Houlahan wins reelection to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. bit.ly/3UHkT2J
.@DeSeanJackson11: "It was weird at first, but now I'm kind of getting back into the midst of things. The city's a little different, so I'm just trying to get acclimated with everything, fit in, and just do what I need to do to help."
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“They want to talk about Larry Krasner. I want to talk about what the Republican majority has refused to do on the things that they actually should be focused on,” says state Rep. .
The Phillie Phanatic has held down the job of mascot for more than 40 years.
But now, a feud between the organization and the design firm behind the mascot means its future in South Philadelphia is a little less clear. #KYWInDepth
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Thousands of people turned out to rally for Democratic Senate candidate at Montgomery County Community College.
As the incumbent Democrat, should be the clear favorite in the May 18 primary, but opponent Carlos is shaping up to be stronger than expected. bit.ly/3fKuSmD
A subway on Roosevelt Boulevard may sound as unlikely as using drones to fight crime, but City Council passed two resolutions at its final session last week to look into the feasibility of both of them.
Phillies, Union, it didn't happen today. But Philadelphia is still proud of you.
#Phillies #RingTheBell #DOOP
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First, the Eagles cut Anthony Harris. But Harris still honored a prior commitment he had made to take a dozen CLS Mustangs youth football players back-to-school shopping.
Now, Harris is back with the Birds on the practice squad. #FlyEaglesFly
You won’t find any broken glass along Broadway in Camden, because protests have remained relatively peaceful.
The granddaughter of a fallen officer graduated the city's Police Academy Friday — wearing the same badge number as her grandfather bit.ly/2EoeALT
"No place is safe in Philadelphia. No place is safe.” Family, neighbors call for change after a 16-year-old was shot and killed in front of his twin sister. bit.ly/3vVknTx
Primary Night in PA: , running unopposed, advances as the Democratic candidate for PA governor in the November election. bit.ly/3wxS7Hm
"This is a semi retirement, and I'm not dead yet," said with a smile. "I don't think I am."
Reporters, producers and editors shared a bittersweet moment as they saluted Kurtz, who is retiring after a 36-year career at the station.
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After 33 years, Angelo Cataldi will soon retire from the . It took dedication every day, but that didn’t come without stress. In a recent interview, Cataldi talks about his drive for perfection.
THIS JUST IN: 21-year-old Xianni Stalling has been charged in connection with the escape of two inmates at a Philadelphia prison.
A warrant for her arrest was issued Wednesday and she is being held on $500,000 bail.
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UPDATE: The Pennsylvania Senate has accepted articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, setting the stage for a trial in the chamber set to begin in January - though questions have arisen on whether that trial can happen.
"Lack of equity in outdoor education and community science actually negatively impacts conservation science itself," says .
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#BREAKING: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has been impeached by the Pennsylvania House 107-85. A trial will be held in the state Senate at a later date.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the state's mail-in voting law in August. Republicans had argued that it was passed in an unconstitutional way — even though many of them voted for it.
Use this guide to cut through the disinformation. #Election2022
#BREAKING: Protesters have flooded the Vine Street Expressway. Authorities dropped some tear gas from helicopters above.
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The superintendent explains the restricted housing unit in SCI Phoenix prison: "We're trying to help people gain control of their behavior."
The have invaded Los Angeles to go, as they say, "doopin' mental" and see the bring home their first MLS championship. #DOOP
