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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 16h

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Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 17h

Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday.

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Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase

Bryn Mawr College to cover 100% of undergrad tuition for eligible students starting fall 2026

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 18h

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 20h

According to Cheryl Lynn Horsey, vice president for enrollment at Bryn Mawr College, families with incomes at or below $175,000 are eligible for full tuition coverage next fall.

It’s all through the Brywn Mawr Beacon Initiative, which expands a 2024 program that eliminates federal student loan debt for students with family incomes below $110,000 and assets under $500,000.

There are no survivors in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 20h

Officials were investigating a blast that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee, as families of the 18 people missing and feared dead waited anxiously Saturday for answers.

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The blast that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around in rural Tennessee left no survivors, authorities said Saturday

19-year-old banned from Cheltenham High School gains access, pulls fire alarm

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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 21h

A former Cheltenham High School student has been arrested and charged after police say he trespassed on school grounds and pulled the fire alarm.

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America's first Jordan Brand World of Flight location opens in Center City

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 22h

Michael Jordan's sneaker brand has locations all across the world, including Milan and Tokyo. On Friday, Jordan Brand World of Flight made its big U.S. debut in Philadelphia.

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Suspects tie up 2 men, shoot them in the head near Pennypack Park

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

Police say two men were found shot to death and zip-tied on the ground near Pennypack Park.

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The girlfriend of one of the victims brought the men to the intersection of Solly and Enfield avenues. Why she brought them there is not clear, but she told police the men got into someone’s blue or teal minivan without her. Then, she heard gunfire.

Palestinians return to ruins and US troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

Aid groups urged Israel to reopen more crossings to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, and about 200 U.S. troops arrived in Israel to help retrieve hostages and monitor the ceasefire with Hamas.

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to their neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now in its second day

Parker: City workers strike cost Philly more than $5M

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

How much pressure is Kevin Patullo under after the offense's latest performance in an ugly loss to the Giants?

Jeff McLane shares what he knows on a new episode of unCovering the Birds via @phillysport.

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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

Mayor Cherelle Parker said it was her duty to ensure that trash did not become a health threat when sanitation workers and other blue-collar employees walked off the job on July 1, so the city ended up spending $10 million on overtime and contractors to manage dump sites.

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3 charged with stealing more than $700K from Manor College

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

According to accusations in charging documents, Arion Singh used college credit cards for more than $450,000 in unauthorized purchases, including rent for a New York City apartment, a country club membership, and debt collection agency payments.

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According to accusations in charging documents, Arion Singh used college credit cards for more than $450,000 in unauthorized purchases, including rent for a New York City apartment, a country club membership, and debt collection agency payments.

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

Philadelphia is planning to open one of the nation's first LGBTQ+ visitor centers in January.

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Fire tears through Northeast Philly home, injures 1

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

A fire ripped through a Northeast Philadelphia home Friday afternoon, injuring one person.

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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

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New Jersey Acting Gov. Tahesha Way said the state of emergency will take effect at 10 p.m. Saturday. The storm is expected to pound the region on Sunday and last through Monday, with rain petering out by Tuesday.

Philly schools score mixed results in state testing

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 1d

Math scores were up but reading was flat in the latest state test scores for the School District of Philadelphia. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

Math scores were up but reading was flat, in the latest state test scores for the School District of Philadelphia. Superintendent Tony Watlington pointed to three-year gains in the PSSA math test, but third grade reading proficiency took a step back.

Massive police search underway in Germantown in connection with missing 23-year-old woman

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 2d

A massive police search is currently underway in Germantown in connection with a 23-year-old woman who was reported missing last weekend. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

A massive police search is currently underway in Germantown in connection with a 23-year-old woman who was reported missing last weekend.

Antifa expert at Rutgers University says he is moving to Spain because of death threats

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 2d

An expert on anti-fascist groups who teaches at Rutgers University says he is fleeing with his family to Spain after getting death threats amid a campaign by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA and other conservative groups to get him fired. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

An expert on anti-fascist groups who teaches at New Jersey’s flagship state university is moving his family overseas

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 2d

Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 2-1 Thursday to win the NL Division Series 3-1.

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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a Philly sports double-header tonight: Eagles-Giants and Phillies-Dodgers. 🏈 ⚾

KYW Newsradio will air the Phillies game at 6:08 p.m. Catch the Eagles game on 94WIP Sportsradio starting at 8:15 p.m.

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2 men critically injured after knife fight in Hunting Park

KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 3d

Two men are in critical condition after they stabbed each other during a fight in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

Two men were critically injured after they stabbed each other during a fight in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia on Wednesday night.