Best Allentown Network Podcasts (2025)

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SEPTA slows rail service during extreme heat to protect infrastructure 1:26

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We’re in for another really hot day, and the high heat is affecting the way the trains are running. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from Glenside Station in Montgomery County.

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Union blames PECO’s poor communication for days-long power restoration response to severe storms 1:22

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PECO has almost finished restoring power for customers after last Thursday's storms, but there are still hundreds of people who don't have electricity.The head of a union representing PECO workers says the company’s response to the storm was poor. PECO says the storm was historic.KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports. (Photo credit: PECO)…

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Pop2000 Tour in Atlantic City, Margate wiffle ball tourney, and more ‘Shore Things’ to do this weekend 0:52

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Looking for fun at the beach this weekend? KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty’s got you covered with this week’s It’s a Shore Thing.

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‘Gas station weed’ under review as Pa. lawmakers push for more oversight 1:21

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A legislative hearing over hemp-derived THC, also known as “gas station weed”, shows the challenges Pennsylvania faces in dealing with the unregulated drug available in convenience stores and smoke shops across the state.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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1 teen hurt in shooting on SEPTA Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia 0:22

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A 17-year-old girl was shot Tuesday afternoon on a SEPTA subway platform in North Philadelphia, according to police. It happened around 1 p.m. on the 1700 block of North Broad Street, at the northbound platform of the Cecil B Moore station.Photo Credit: Matt Coughlin / KYW Newsradio

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N.J. Attorney General leads multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration over federal funding cuts 0:43

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New Jersey is leading the legal challenge from a group of nearly two dozen states, suing the Trump Administration over federal funding cuts.Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, California and other states said abrupt cuts to programs that support a wide array of public health and safety initiatives are unlawful.Photo Credit: Getty Images…

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State officials warn Pennsylvanians of inheritance email scam 1:08

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The state is warning Pennsylvanians about a new scam targeting seniors with claims of a foreign inheritance. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Local veterinarian shares tips to keep pets safe in extreme summer heat 1:14

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As we do our best to stay safe in this oppressive summer heat, veterinarians are reminding us we also need to take some safety precautions for our pets. Photo Credit : Getty Images

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Over 300 Philly teens start career exploration through Philadelphia Youth Network summer jobs program 1:17

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The Philadelphia Youth Network has launched its 2025 Summer Jobs Programs, connecting more than 300 local high school students with paid work experiences designed to expose them to future careers.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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New Jersey nears $58B budget deal with tax hikes on gambling, luxury homes 0:58

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New Jersey’s 2026 fiscal budget appears on track for approval ahead of the deadline on July 1.Sources close to the talks said details were hammered out and there’s an agreement between top Democrats in Trenton and Gov. Phil Murphy’s office.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Student, brother testify in trial against man accused of killing Temple University officer 1:03

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The Temple University student who was carjacked just moments after a campus police officer was fatally shot testified Tuesday about how the suspect threatened to kill him if he didn’t hand over his keys. Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

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3 teens charged in Allentown shooting spree that targeted pedestrians at random 0:56

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Three teenagers have been charged with spraying several homes in Allentown with semi-automatic gunfire, shooting a man, and stealing a woman’s car at gunpoint during a December crime spree.

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Extreme heat slows all SEPTA rail services to prevent damage 1:00

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SEPTA is slowing down its trains because of the excessive heat.In temperatures above 90 degrees, SEPTA reduces the speeds on all of its rail services to limit potential damage to tracks and overhead catenary wires.Photo Credit: Rachel Kurland / KYW Newsradio

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Many PECO customers still without power as heat wave enters third day 1:28

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It’s another scorcher of a day, and some people are still waiting for their power to be restored. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live in Roslyn, Montgomery County with the story. (Photo credit: PECO)

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Pa. issues Code Orange air quality advisory 1:00

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for the Philadelphia area and surrounding counties on Tuesday due to high ozone levels from temperatures nearing triple digits.Young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution a…

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1980: Abscam scandal rocks the Philadelphia region 1:44

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In honor of our 60th anniversary, KYW Newsradio is taking a look back at some of the biggest stories we've covered in the last six decades of local news in greater Philadelphia.In 1980, the region was rocked by the revelation that the FBI had videotaped elected officials from Philadelphia and South Jersey taking bribes from undercover agents posing…

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Man wanted in connection with targeted shooting at Oxford Valley Mall 1:00

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Police in Middletown Township, Bucks County, have released surveillance photos of the suspect in the shooting outside the Oxford Valley Mall last week.

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Haddon Township police arrest man accused of following 10-year-old girls home from school 1:08

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Police in Camden County have arrested a man they said was following 10-year-old girls as they walked home from school.The girls reported the man to Haddon Township police on June 11 and 12. They said a man in a car had been following them.Officers quickly located the car. The driver was identified as 51-year-old Paul Adcock, of Franklinville.During…

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Woman with ties to cult-like Zizians group to appear in court following death of border agent 1:06

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A woman connected to a cult-like group and accused of killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont is due in federal court today for a hearing. Authorities say Teresa Youngblut fired the bullet that struck Agent David Maland during a January traffic stop. Authorities say another agent fired back, wounding Youngblut and killing her companion. Yo…

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Medical Report: Fatigue is one of the top 10 reasons why people visit the doctor 0:50

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Are you suffering from fatigue? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough says you are not alone.

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Some tips on how to stay cool as temperatures rise 1:07

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Anyone who goes outside between now and Wednesday has to brave dangerously high temperatures. Philadelphia has a heat health emergency in effect.KYW’s Vik Raghupathi spoke to some people trying to beat the heat at Dilworth Park.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Defense says Miles Pfeffer killed Temple officer 'out of fear' 1:30

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The trial has started in the case against Miles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man accused of standing over a Temple University police officer and shooting him to death. As KYWs crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, Pfeffer’s attorneys say their client did it out of fear.(photo credit: Temple University Police Association)…

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16-year-old charged in fatal shootout of Millville man 0:37

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Three teenagers are now in custody for their alleged roles in a shootout that ended with a 20-year-old Millville man being killed.The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office says a 16-year-old is charged along with 19-year-old Trasuf Bennett. Both were picked up in Trenton and charged with killing 20-year-old Roshaud Rhett on June 14 in Millville.A t…

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Officials turn to public for help in investigation of man arrested at West Chester ‘No Kings’ protest 1:18

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The Chester County District Attorney's office is asking for the public’s help, as they continue their investigation into a 31-year-old man arrested at West Chester’s “No Kings” rally on weapons charges, and then charged with more serious crimes after they found more than a dozen pipe-bombs in his home. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.…

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This environmental group is pushing for cleaner and cheaper energy sources 1:16

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KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with a statewide environmental advocacy organization pushing for changes in Harrisburg to provide relief from the soaring energy costs.(photo credit:

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6 wanted for aggravated assault in Center City 1:13

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Officials say it happened just before 11 p.m. on June 12. The group approached two people as they were walking down the 1500 block of Chestnut Street and threw a fountain drink at them.KYW's Sunny Morgan has more. (photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

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City to help pay for career and technical education certifications 1:10

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The city is stepping in to help trade teachers pay for their certification courses. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.(photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW)

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2016-18: Two titles in three seasons cement Jay Wright’s Villanova Wildcats as elite college basketball program 1:38

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Over the last 60 years, KYW Newsradio has covered a lot of Big 5 basketball. All of the teams have captured the city's heart at different times, but Villanova took success to a different level in 2016. More from KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Improvement projects underway at Haddonfield schools 1:00

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Work has begun on a number of school improvement projects in Haddonfield after a bond referendum overwhelmingly passed late last year. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: Mike Dougherty/KYW)

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Extreme heat threatens car batteries more than freezing temps, AAA says 1:05

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We are going to be baking in near 100-degree heat over the next few days, and it will feel even hotter than that. Your car will be baking as well. AAA says summer heat threatens your car battery even more than the winter freeze, so you need to do some maintenance.

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Do you feel financially stable? 77% of Americans don’t 1:18

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Years of inflation and rising cost of living have a growing number of Americans believing they will never feel financially stable.KYW’s Conner Barkon has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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As temps soar, about 7,000 customers still without power from Thursday’s severe thunderstorms, PECO says 1:00

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It is dangerously hot out, and a number of PECO customers are still without power because of Thursday’s severe storms. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more from Lower Merion. (Photo credit: PECO)

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Philadelphians try to beat the blistering heat 1:12

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With temperatures set to rise close to 100 degrees over the next three days, Philadelphia has declared its first heat health emergency of the year. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson talked to some residents about how they’re managing the heat.

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2 separate stabbings, 1 fatal, sparked by arguments, Philly police say 1:15

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Two separate stabbings in Philadelphia Saturday night were spurred by arguments, according to police, leaving a woman dead and a man fighting for his life. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports.

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Long-time Trenton police officer killed in car crash 1:18

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A long-time Trenton police officer was killed in a car crash in Burlington County on Sunday.Officer Timothy Long was involved in a single-car crash on I-295 in Westampton Township around 6 a.m.Long served on the force for 25 years. In a statement, the police department said Long was known for “his unwavering commitment [and] pride in serving, and a…

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2017: Philadelphia’s top law enforcer was federally indicted on corruption and fraud charges — a first in the city’s history 1:31

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In honor of our 60th anniversary, KYW Newsradio is taking a look back at some of the biggest stories we've covered in the last six decades of local news in greater Philadelphia.In 2017, for the first time in Philadelphia history, the city’s top law enforcer was federally indicted on extortion and bribery charges. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice r…

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Pa. House bill aims to address the state’s shortage of child care workers 1:12

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A bill aimed at addressing the shortage of child care workers in Pennsylvania cleared a key State House committee last week. But, as we hear from KYW Newsradio suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert, there’s disagreement on the best way to tackle the issue.

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Overnight shooting incidents: 19-year-old shot at West Philly party, man killed during Germantown break-in 1:18

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In Germantown, police said a 47-year-old man was shot and killed during a break-in on Hansberry Street. Overnight, a 19-year-old was shot during a party at an Airbnb rental in West Philadelphia. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Scorching temps blanket the region on second day of heat health emergency 1:20

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It’s going to be a sweltering day as temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90s. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live in Ardmore with the story.

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Trial set to begin for man accused of fatally shooting Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald 1:02

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The murder trial begins today against the Bucks County man accused of killing Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson is covering the case.

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How 'ecological gardening' can beautify and simplify your yard 2:17

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Local experts say it's not so hard to bring birds, bees and butterflies to your yard and cut down yard work at the same time. They call it "ecological gardening," and it comes down to planting trees and plants that are native to our area. KYW Newsradio's Carol MacKenzie has more.

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Oil flip-flops in wake of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites 4:27

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Oil futures flip-flopped as markets rushed to react to news of the U.S. attack on Iran. They spiked about 2% but ultimately fell about half a percent. There are concerns that Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could allow them to sabotage the global oil trade. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports. (Photo by Atta Kenare/ AFP via …

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Medical Report: Why kids should get vision screenings before age 5 0:46

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It is very important for children to have eye exams before age 5. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough explains why.

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Deadly shooting under investigation in Southwest Philadelphia 0:36

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A man is dead after police said he was shot several times in Southwest Philadelphia early Sunday morning. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Brinks truck robbery rattles Port Richmond neighborhood 1:01

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The FBI is said to be leading the search for two armed men that robbed an armored Brinks truck of money and a gun on Saturday morning in Port Richmond.Photo Credit: NBC10

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Temple doctoral thesis explores “neurocapitalism” in gas station marketing 1:10

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Filling up with gasoline is a mindless chore. But are there subconscious influences at work? A Temple University alum’sdoctoral thesis explores how gas retailers appeal to more than a driver’s needs.Photo Credit: Joseph V. Labolito.

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1978: Atlantic City rolls the dice with resorts, launching East Coast casino era 1:31

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After falling on hard times in the 1960s, Atlantic City needed a boost, and casinos were approved on the second public vote after failing the first. Governor Brendan Byrne cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Resorts on May 26 1978. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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2008: Please Touch Museum finds forever home in Fairmount Park 1:32

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The Please Touch Museum has been educating and entertaining children in the Philadelphia region for nearly five decades. In 2008, the museum relocated to Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, offering a sprawling space where kids can learn through play.Photo Credit: John McDevitt / KYW Newsradio

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Push to protect Pa. hotel housekeepers from assault moves forward in state House 1:18

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Legislation aimed at protecting hotel housekeepers and other workers from unwanted inappropriate advances or sexual violence is advancing in the Pennsylvania House. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Philadelphia activists call for diplomacy, ‘Say No to War in Iran’ 2:02

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Local activists rallied in Center City on Saturday to protest U.S. military involvement in the growing conflict between Iran and Israel. The demonstration came after President Donald Trump said he is weighing whether to use military force in the region.Photo Credit: Sunny Morgan / KYW Newsradio