Best Pew Research Center Podcasts (2025)

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Pew Center awards $8.6M in grants to Philly artists, cultural organizations 1:09

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With more than $8.5 million in funding, the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage is helping support 44 local cultural organizations and artists. The center is also recognizing 12 Philly artists through their fellowship program, awarding $85,000 in funding to each fellow. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)…

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Puppy found sealed inside box outside PSPCA finds her 'perfect family' 0:45

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She was left outside the Pennsylvania SPCA in Hunting Park in a box that had been taped shut. Now, Tangi has found her "perfect family." That's what officials with the rescue say after the dog was adopted over the weekend.They say she's ready for a new chapter "filled with love, snuggles, and adventures."We told you last week that whoever left Tang…

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SEPTA trolley tunnel to remain closed through end of December 0:26

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SEPTA's Center City trolley tunnel will remain closed for the rest of the month. Starting Monday, SEPTA is adding shuttle buses that will run along Market Street from 40th Street to 15th.The tunnel has been closed since Nov. 13, when SEPTA replaced the sliders that connect the trolleys to the overhead wires. But the new parts ended up damaging the …

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Mikie Sherrill nominates Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey's next attorney general 0:41

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New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill called Jennifer Davenport a "lifelong public servant" with more than 15 years of law enforcement experience. Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she had previously held from 2018 to 2020.(photo credit: New Jersey Attorney General’s office)…

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Uber passenger dead after man flees sheriffs, crashes into car in North Philly 1:04

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Authorities are investigating a car crash that killed an Uber passenger in North Philadelphia on Monday morning. As KYW’s Sunny Morgan explains, the suspect, who remains on the loose, took off from Philly sheriffs minutes before the crash.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Congressman Boyle announces plan to restore funding for the Chinatown Stitch project 1:09

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Congressman Brendan Boyle announced a plan on Monday to restore funding for the Chinatown Stitch — a project to cap the Vine Street Expressway to reconnect the Chinatown neighborhood. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has details.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)

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Defense rests in Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small's child abuse case 1:02

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The defense has rested in the child abuse trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the update from the Atlantic County Courthouse.(photo credit: Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office via Flickr)

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Wawa marks milestone with 1,000th fuel store in Springfield 1:02

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A very special Wawa is now open in Springfield, Delaware County. Photo Credit: Justin Udo / KYW Newsradio

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Newly renovated Wissahickon Transit Center opens as commuters face bitter cold 1:11

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SEPTA bus riders near Manayunk and Roxborough have a new, more comfortable place to wait for their ride, at the newly-opened Wissahickon Transit Center. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez/ KYW Newsradio

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Merrill Reese: 'That was about as close as a perfect game as you could possibly play' 3:39

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The Eagles' losing streak is over. They cruise by the Raiders 31-0 to improve to 9-5. With the Cowboys' loss to Minnesota on Sunday Night Football, the Eagles' magic number to win the NFC East is one.KYW's Dave Uram spoke with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, about the Eagles' win.…

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Defense set to present more witnesses in child abuse trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small 0:54

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More defense witnesses are scheduled to take the stand today in the child abuse trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Philly nonprofit seeks gifts for 300 foster children this holiday season 1:01

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This holiday season, the Caring People Alliance is working to make sure children in foster care have something to smile about.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Weaving Light into Chaos with Nikki Harris 1:10:36

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A Weaver’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Belonging — from WEAVE: The Social Fabric Project In this edition of our special Weavers series, we sit down with Nikki Harris—fiber artist, mother, advocate, and community connector from Baltimore, Maryland. Through art and action, Nikki embodies what it means to weave the social fabric. She shares her jour…

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1 injured after car smashes through front window of J. Crew store in Philly, police say 0:19

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A retail shop in Rittenhouse is cleaning up after a man drove his car through its window. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Philly nonprofit 'The Wardrobe' to host panel on workplace culture for women leaders 1:21

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The Wardrobe, which has been leading the fight against clothing insecurity in the Philadelphia region for 30 years, has been hosting panel discussions about workplace culture. The next panel will focus on women in leadership roles in non-profits.Photo Credit: Racquel Williams / KYW Newsradio

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Eagles fans brave first major snowfall ahead of Sunday kickoff 2:05

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The roads were treacherous this morning as the Philadelphia region was hit with our first major snowfall of the season. Photo Credit: Nigel Thompson / KYW Newsradio

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Franklin Square kicks off winter holidays with a series of free events 1:03

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Holiday celebrations at Franklin Square are already underway with a string of free events running throughout the winter, including visits with Santa. Photo Credit: John McDevitt / KYW Newsradio

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Barnaby’s customers, staff remember longtime owner Bill Daley 1:15

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Customers and staff at a popular Delaware County bar and restaurant are remembering its longtime owner as a strong leader and a kind man who guided the business through tough times.Photo Credit: Barnabys Havertown

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1 dead, 1 firefighter injured after fire breaks out in Chesco townhouse 0:53

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Around 11 a.m. on Saturday, fire crews received a report about smoke coming from a townhouse along the 500 block of Foxwood Lane.A family member was outside when they arrived and told them someone was still inside the home. As KYW's Sunny Morgan tells us, firefighters then conducted a search and found a person dead in the basement after battling fl…

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South Philly's Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers to close after nearly 30 years of performances 1:30

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One of the nation’s premier Asian-American dance companies is closing its doors for good after decades in Philly. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard spoke to the founder and dancers to learn more.(photo credit: Rob Li Photography)

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SEPTA rolls into the holiday spirit with interactive 'Jingle Rails' experience 1:12

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It's not exactly the "Polar Express," but SEPTA hosted a transit-themed holiday event for families on Saturday in Center City. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon was there.(photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)

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The Fightin' Blue Hens are headed to the 68 Ventures Bowl 1:02

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The 2025 season was the first for the University of Delaware football program competing at the FBS level. The Fightin' Blue Hens finished the regular season 6-6, good enough for a bowl bid. On Wednesday, the Blue Hens will head to Mobile, Alabama, to take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the 68 Ventures Bowl. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon reports.(pho…

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Several cars damaged in Montco garage fire 0:43

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There were two small fires in our area overnight, but no one was reportedly hurt.In South Philadelphia, a building fire on a residential block of Snyder Avenue at 8th Street broke out around 2 a.m. The sign outside the building is for the Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance. GPCA's facility is closed on weekends, and firefighters got the fire u…

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Penndel officer starts GoFundMe for residents displaced by house fire 1:19

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The Penndel police officer who ran through a raging house fire to get the eight residents out on Thursday is being praised as a hero. He spoke to KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez about the ordeal and what he’s doing now to help the victims.(photo courtesy of Officer Sean Peck)

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Two men injured in separate North Philly shootings 0:38

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Just after 8 p.m. on Friday, police responded to a shooting near 30th and York Streets in Strawberry Mansion. A man had been shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition. About 30 minutes later, another shooting happened only a few blocks away near 26th and West Somerset Streets. A man was shot in the thigh.(photo credit: …

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NJ law enforcement kicks off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign 1:10

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The holiday season can be dangerous on the roads, as parties and social events where alcohol flows freely lead people to drive drunk. In an effort to prevent DUIs, law enforcement officials in New Jersey are kicking off the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: Getty …

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Philly School District hosts first-ever sleep out 1:19

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Three weeks after a National Sleep Out brought hundreds of fans out to spend a night at Citizens Bank Park, the School District of Philadelphia held its own at a school in Northeast Philly to raise money and support efforts to end youth homelessness. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson was there.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)…

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Suspects wanted in connection with string of armed robberies just hours apart 0:42

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Police are investigating two robberies and three attempted robberies, all within hours of one another, early Friday morning. In all five cases, police say the suspects used a black AR-15-style rifle and were using a gray or silver SUV or pickup. Detectives say they are investigating whether all five are connected.(photo credit: NBC10)…

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Annual Andy Chan Holiday Block Party takes on a new meaning following the highway patrolman’s death 1:14

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Organizers of the Andy Chan block party thought they would cancel this year after Chan passed away last week. But, as KYW's Nigel Thompson reports, Chan's family said the former Philadelphia highway patrolman would have wanted the party to go on.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio)

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The Francis Myers Recreation Center is getting a $27M makeover 1:26

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It’s been nearly two years since Jim Kenney left the Philadelphia mayor’s office, but his signature project is still going strong. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)

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Here's how to keep your pipes from freezing or cracking this winter 1:18

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It’s that time of year when freezing pipes can mean an extra bill for homeowners. KYW's Justin Udo talked with a plumbing expert in Delaware County about preventative measures you can take.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Cherry Hill Free Clinic: 'A safety net for when life just hits' 1:28

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Dr. Jubril Oyeyemi is the founder and chief medical director of the Cherry Hill Free Clinic, where 60 doctors volunteer their time to treat people who are underinsured or uninsured. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams paid a visit.(photo credit: Racquel Williams/KYW Newsradio)

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This Pa. bill would regulate the use of AI in health care 1:23

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that limits a state's ability to regulate artificial intelligence. A Pennsylvania House committee has a hearing on Monday on a bill that would regulate the use of AI in health care. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert spoke with the maker of that bill.(photo credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)…

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Marty Small testifies in his alleged child abuse case, says he never hit or abused his daughter 1:18

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small’s testimony began tearfully on Friday as he recounted the relationship he had with his daughter, once inseparable, but said it began to strain when she started dating someone. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more from the Atlantic County Courthouse.(photo credit: NBC10)…

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First measurable snowfall of the season to hit the Philly region this weekend 1:10

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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday — the same time the Eagles play. Temperatures are expected to drop Sunday afternoon into the night, with wind gusts making it feel like it's in the teens during the game. With lots of fans expected to head into South Philly to watch the Birds, KYW's Sunny Morgan tells us, …

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NJ man accused of impersonating a Homeland Security officer 0:45

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A man in Washington Township, Gloucester County, is accused of impersonating a Homeland Security officer.Washington Township police received a call on Wednesday about a home that was under construction and had the front door open.An officer went to the home and was greeted by Nicholas Cabral, who introduced himself as a Homeland Security police off…

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Philadelphia School Board votes to look into giving its vacant properties to the city for mayor’s housing initiative 1:08

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The Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a resolution that would explore turning over its vacant school buildings to the city for the mayor’s housing initiative. However, not everyone on the board thought it was a good idea. KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo has more.

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Police identify suspect in killing of 93-year-old North Philly man 1:17

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Authorities are looking for a man they say stabbed a 93-year-old to death inside his home in North Philadelphia a week ago. The suspect allegedly stole the victim’s car and wallet. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the latest.

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1-on-1 with Villanova football head coach Mark Ferrante 10:49

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The Villanova University football team is still alive in the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats head down to Stephenville, Texas, this weekend to battle Tarleton State in the quarterfinals. KYWW Newsradio's Matt Leon talks with head coach Mark Ferrante. (Photo credit: Matthew O'Haren/Imagn Images)

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Some residents being relocated after fire at Chester County rehab and nursing home 0:55

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Some residents at a Chester County rehab and nursing home are being relocated after a fire broke out early Friday morning. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more.

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Merrill Reese's 3 keys to the Eagles' Week 15 matchup against the Raiders 2:41

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It's a Football Friday in the Delaware Valley! The 8-5 Eagles host the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders Sunday at 1 p.m. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for this three keys to the game in the latest edition of Minute with Merrill.

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NJ declares state of emergency due to propane distribution issues in the region 1:28

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A state of emergency is in effect in New Jersey because of a propane service disruption that’s affecting the region. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is in West Deptford with the story.

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Medical Report: Combatting stress at the holidays 0:48

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Exercise may be a powerful weapon against the stress of the holiday season. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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14-year-old boy shot inside home in North Philadelphia 0:50

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A 14-year-old boy was shot inside a home Thursday night in North Philadelphia, just a few blocks from Temple University's campus. Chief Inspector Scott Small says it might have been an accident. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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NJ bill would require large retailers to provide tariff transparency 1:18

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A bill advancing in New Jersey would require large retailers to let customers know exactly how much a product’s price is affected by tariffs. Details from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

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City Council passes budget for Parker's HOME plan, against her wishes 1:06

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Philadelphia City Council clears out a lot of its calendar at today’s meeting — the last one of calendar year 2025. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Chris Mansfield & Durrell Hospedale/PHL City Council)

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SEPTA reaches tentative deal with suburban transit operators union 1:14

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SEPTA has reached a tentative contract agreement with SMART Local 1594, averting a strike by suburban transit operators.SEPTA announced the deal this afternoon after the two sides met for negotiations. It's a two-year contract that includes three-and-half percent raises each year.(Photo: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)…

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Penn researchers refute news reports saying suicide rates spike during the holidays 1:12

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Every year, false news reports are published about suicide rates rising around the holidays, but experts say that myth is untrue and dangerous. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more.(Photo: Getty Images)

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New Jersey declares state of emergency due to propane shortage 0:41

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency due to a propane shortage for home and commercial heating. Murphy’s office says there was a “service disruption at a major propane distribution plant” in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. The executive order takes effect Friday.(Photo: Getty Images)…

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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion for Saturday drawing 1:02

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The Powerball jackpot jumped to $1 billion for Saturday’s drawing after no one hit last night. KYW’s Conner Barkon spoke to people buying tickets.(Photo: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)