Best 4 Square Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Man found shot to death in Germantown 0:37

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Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting on N. Lambert Street around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, when they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. (photo credit: Getty Images)

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Valley Forge Military Academy to close next week for all students except seniors 1:11

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Valley Forge Military Academy parents and students are scrambling after the school announced that part of the school will be shutting down sooner than expected. The Delaware County school had already planned to close its doors at the end of the school year, but in a letter to parents yesterday, the administration says it will close to all students …

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Philly Sheriff’s Office addresses concerns about ICE activity at city courthouses 1:12

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In a video shared on social media Friday, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office said they do not have any kind of partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and that they don’t make arrests inside Philadelphia courthouses. Local activists hope ICE agents get the message. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has more.(photo credit: Philadelphia Sheriff's Offic…

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Parker ends decades-long practice of setting aside percentage of city contracts to disadvantaged businesses 1:20

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Mayor Cherelle Parker has ended Philadelphia’s long-standing policy of awarding a percentage of city contracts to businesses owned by women, minorities or disabled people. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Bring on the heat: Philly’s Men Can Cook is back 1:15

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A signature scholarship fundraising event in Philly is back and aims to please the palates of all who attend. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us more about Philly’s Men Can Cook.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Man wanted for several Southwest Philly home burglaries 0:49

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Philadelphia police are looking for someone they say is behind a series of home break-ins across Southwest Philly.We get details from KYW’s Conner Barkon.(photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

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1 of 3 men charged with killing Sgt. Richard Mendez takes the stand against his co-defendants 1:35

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Through an interpreter, 23-year-old Alexander Batista-Polanco said he, Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez, Hendrick Peña-Fernandez and Jesús Madera-Durán drove to an airport parking garage on Oct. 12, 2023, to steal a car. KYW crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson was there.(photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)…

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Mayor Parker’s $2B affordable housing initiative on hold indefinitely 1:05

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion affordable housing initiative is on indefinite hold after a city council hearing on the plan, scheduled for next week, was canceled. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.(photo credit: Danielle Ciampaglia/KYW Newsradio)

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield agrees to $100M false billing claims settlement with New Jersey 1:06

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New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield have settled for $100 million after the health insurance company was caught overbilling for state employee doctor visits. More on this from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

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No Shave November is underway, and this New Jersey police force is hopping on the trend for a 6th year 1:20

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You may notice more hairy faces this month as men ditch the razors to raise awareness about men’s health. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams caught up with a few police officers to learn more…

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Montco DA: Plymouth Township cop authorized to use deadly force when driver tried to run him over several times 1:15

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The Montgomery County District Attorney's office says a Plymouth Township police officer was authorized to use deadly force when he fired at a driver who is seen in video intentionally trying to run him over several times. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio)…

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NJ man’s death is the first known fatality from meat allergy triggered by tick bite 1:04

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A New Jersey man is the first person known to have died from a meat allergy triggered by the bite of a lone star tick. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon spoke with an expert about the disease.(Photo by Image Point FR/NIH/NIAID/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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SEPTA completes federal fire inspections of Regional Rail cars, but service won’t return to normal just yet 1:14

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SEPTA says it’s met the deadline to complete fire inspections on its Silverliner IV rail cars, but it won’t be a quick return to normal schedules. More from KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo.

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Merrill's 3 keys to an Eagles victory against the Lions at the Linc 1:51

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It's Football Friday in the Delaware Valley! That means we find out Merrill Reese's three keys to the Eagles beating the Lions Sunday night in South Philadelphia. Here's today's Minute with Merrill with KYW's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles.

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Water main break floods Northeast Philly intersection 1:06

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A water main break in the Northeast has flooded streets and caused a road to buckle in the Rhawnhurst section of the city. The water department says crews shut off a 12-inch main that burst on Algon Avenue, near Hoffnagle Street, early this morning.

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Pa. SNAP recipients to receive full November benefits this week 1:01

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Pennsylvania SNAP recipients should get their full November benefits by the end of this week, according to the state Department of Human Services. DHS has restarted issuing full payments for the month after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end Wednesday night. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)…

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You've been warned. Broad Street speed cameras begin issuing tickets 1:06

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The warning period is over. Starting today, if you're caught speeding by one of the automated cameras on Broad Street, you're getting a ticket. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Medical Report: What are uterine fibroids? 0:55

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Fibroids of the uterus are the most common benign tumors in women, but many suffer from them unnecessarily. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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SEPTA says it is set to finish inspections of its rail fleet 1:18

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SEPTA says it will meet Friday's deadline to complete the federally mandated inspections of its Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars. The agency says it has just three trains left to inspect. Those final inspections will happen this morning, and then SEPTA will hold a press conference to update its progress.…

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Man stabs North Philly neighbor 10 times during argument 1:24

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An ongoing dispute between two North Philadelphia neighbors turned violent overnight when one of the men stabbed the other more than 10 times, according to police. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Philly baristas join nationwide protest against Starbucks on Red Cup Day 1:15

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Unionized Starbucks baristas from a handful of Philadelphia locations joined a nationwide strike to demand the coffee giant address what they say are unfair labor practices.KYW's Vik Raghupathi tells us the workers formed their picket line on one of the biggest days of the year for Starbucks.(Photo: Vik Raghupathi/KYW Newsradio)…

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Philadelphia City Council considers moratorium bill on backyard dog breeding 1:07

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A Philadelphia city council member, distressed at dogs being put to sleep, is calling for a moratorium on backyard dog breeding. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Air traffic controllers relieved government shutdown ends, anxious for a potential next one in a few months 1:21

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After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in our nation's history is over. President Trump signed a temporary funding bill into law last night after it was approved by the House, mainly along party lines.Federal workers who've been going without a check are once again getting paid.But as airports work to get flights back up to speed, air traff…

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Responding officers tearfully recall the night Sgt. Richard Mendez died in Day 2 of his accused killers' trial 1:16

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The trial is underway for two men accused of killing Philadelphia police Sergeant Richard Mendez at an airport parking garage two years ago. KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson is covering the trial.(Photo: Getty Images)

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What's there to do in Franklin Square this holiday season? 1:12

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The holiday season is kicking off in Franklin Square and features some free family fun.KYW's Shara Dae Howard has all you need to know.(Photo: Faina Gurevich/Getty Images)

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Get to know Media's first Black woman Mayor Joi Washington 1:05

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History was made in Delaware County during last week’s election as America’s first free trade town elected its first Black woman mayor.KYW’s Justin Udo spoke with the new mayor of Media.(Photo: Getty Images)

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NJ lawmakers advance bill adding tax to phone bills to fund suicide hotlines 1:07

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New Jersey’s Senate Health and Human Services committee today voted to advance a bill to fund 988 suicide prevention call centers. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Federal Reserve to rely on private sector data to decide whether or not to cut interest rates in December 1:00

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The Federal Reserve will use private sector data to determine whether or not to adjust interest rates in its December meeting, because the shutdown prevented key economic reports from being published.KYW’s Conner Barkon reports.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Fetterman hospitalized after a morning fall near his western Pa. home 1:23

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Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized today after a fall near his home. Doctors say it was caused by a heart issue.KYW's John McDevitt has the latest.(Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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New Delco task force proposes budget cuts, but property taxes are set to rise again in 2026 1:07

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After a year of work, a task force with the mission of looking at ways to cut spending in Delaware County government is back with its findings. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us they still may not stop property taxes from another double-digit increase.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Cop crashes motorcycle during procession on I-95 in South Philadelphia 0:34

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A police officer crashed their motorcycle into another officer’s bike during a motorcade on I-95 Thursday morning. It happened just before 8 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Penn’s Landing during a procession for WMMR’s Camp Out For Hunger.Both officers fell onto the road. One quickly got back up, but the other stayed on the ground for a moment be…

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A.J. Brown is not sorry for wanting to contribute more in Eagles offense 1:47

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A.J. Brown is not sorry for wanting to contribute more in the Eagles offense. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram explains.

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Former Famous Dave's CEO planning to take over 10 Iron Hill locations 0:27

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There may be new life for some Iron Hill restaurants after the chain's abrupt shutdown in September. The former CEO of Famous Dave's is planning to take over 10 locations.Jeff Crivello told the Philadelphia Business Journal that he's working to reopen them as Iron Hill or another brand "as quickly as possible."There are five locations in our area i…

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A cent-imental farewell: Federal government ends production of the penny 1:08

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They say a penny saved is a penny earned, and that's exactly what the federal government is trying to do by ending production of the one-cent piece. The very last ones were pressed on Wednesday at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. After more than 230 years of production, President Donald Trump decided that the 4-cent cost per penny was too much to con…

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The government shutdown is over, but it will take some time for air travel to return to normal 1:22

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The shutdown is over, but it will take some time for air travel to get back to normal. There are still cancellations, but officials say the cut to air traffic won’t get to the full 10% as originally planned. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from Philadelphia International Airport with the story. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)…

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Woman injured after gunshots strike her car while driving in Kingsessing 0:56

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Someone fired nine shots at a woman's car in Kingsessing early Thursday morning. It happened around 1 a.m. on Greenway Avenue, near 51st Street.The woman was on her way to visit family on the block. When the gunshots rang out, she drove about half a block away and told her family what happened.Chief Inspector Scott Small says the woman thought she …

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End of government shutdown and passing of Pa. budget bring much-needed relief to food banks 1:19

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Both the long-awaited end of the federal government shutdown in Washington and the passing of a budget in Harrisburg bring much-needed relief for food banks. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi has more. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Thanksgiving food prices up nearly 20% compared to last year 1:08

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You're going to have to dig deeper into your wallet to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table this year.KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details.(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Medical Report: Study suggests link between COVID-19 during pregnancy and autism 0:56

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A major study found autism rates are higher in children born to mothers infected with COVID-19, but what does this mean? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Bucks County high school briefly evacuated on Wednesday after 4 students fell sick 0:31

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Pennridge High School in Perkasie, Bucks County, was briefly evacuated Wednesday morning after four students fell sick. School district officials say a student reported feeling ill around 10 a.m. Then, three other students exhibited similar symptoms over the next 15 minutes.

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Trial begins for men charged with killing Philadelphia police sergeant at airport in 2023 1:15

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The trial began on Wednesday afternoon for the men accused of killing Philadelphia police Sgt. Richard Mendez, who was shot while interrupting a car theft two years ago at the airport. Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

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Shapiro signs Pa. budget bill 1:42

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Governor Josh Shapiro signs the Pennsylvania state budget, officially ending the 135-day standoff between House Democrats and Senate Republicans. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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SEPTA cancels 22 Regional Rail trains for rest of work week 1:28

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More terrible news for SEPTA regional rail riders. SEPTA announced Wednesday that the same two dozen trains cancelled on Monday will not run for the rest of the week. On top of all this, operators are poised to authorize a strike. Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez / KYW Newsradio

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Bill advancing in New Jersey would let companies test autonomous vehicles 1:05

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New Jersey lawmakers are working on legislation that would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles in the state. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Creative Philadelphia relaunches $1.5M grant to support local artists 1:05

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Creative Philadelphia is once again offering its annual grant for Philly artists. The head of the organization says the grant is meant to help local artists financially sustain their crafts.Photo Credit: Creative Philadelphia

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Motorcyclist hospitalized after accident involving police vehicle in University City 0:24

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There was an accident involving a Philadelphia Police vehicle and a motorcycle this morning in University City.Photo Credit: John McDevitt /KYW Newsradio

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Police: Boy shot near Lincoln High School in Mayfair, in stable condition 0:23

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A boy is in stable condition after being shot near Lincoln High School in Mayfair late Wednesday morning. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Philly’s holiday tree installed outside City Hall 1:08

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City Hall’s holiday tree is in place ahead of next month's tree lighting ceremony, which will feature a Grammy-winning artist and other performers. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more.

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Teens crash parents’ car during joyride, damage two homes in New Jersey, police say 0:42

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Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say two 13-year-old girls stole their parents' car, took it on a joyride, and then crashed into a condo. Photo Credit: Washington Township Police Department

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Philadelphia City Council delays vote on first phase of Mayor Parker's HOME initiative 1:18

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Philadelphia City Council held hearings on Wednesday on the first phase of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion HOME initiative. Some council members are calling for changes to the mayor’s blueprint, but the mayor is pushing back.Photo Credit: Pat Loeb / KYW Newsradio