Best Idol Tapped Podcasts (2026)

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22-year-old man charged with breaking into Lansdale home, raping elderly woman 1:03

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A 22-year-old Telford man has been charged with breaking into a home in Lansdale and raping a woman who is in her 90s. Investigators linked him to three other similar break-ins. More from KYW Newsradio suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Prospect Medical Holdings seeks to get rid of nearly half a million patient medical records 0:35

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The bankrupt owner of the former Crozer Health System wants to get rid of medical records. Prospect Medical Holdings said in a court filing that it's too expensive to store the records for nearly half a million patients. It said the documents "no longer serve an operational purpose" and cost it nearly $350,000 a year.Prospect offered patients free …

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52 Weeks of Firsts: The Mummers were the first folk parade in the country 1:29

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Did you know the first folk parade in the nation took place in Philadelphia in 1901 with the Mummers? In honor of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday, KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has more on the city's celebration of 52 Weeks of Firsts. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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Fire rips through Olney home overnight, displacing family of 5 0:49

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A fire tore through a home in Olney overnight, displacing a family of five.Around 3 a.m. Tuesday, an adult son woke his family up, saying there was a fire in his bedroom. It quickly ripped through the second floor and the back of the house. Firefighters placed it under control in about 15 minutes.The family told NBC10 that they think it was an elec…

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Police identify 16-year-old shot, killed in Chipotle bathroom near Temple’s campus; 3 possible suspects wanted 1:18

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Police identified the teen boy who was shot and killed inside a bathroom at a Chipotle restaurant near Temple’s campus. And investigators now say they’re searching for three people in connection with this case. KYW's Tim Jimenez has more from North Philadelphia.

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Medical Report: Foster care and child abuse rates 0:52

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A new study takes a close look at effective ways to prevent child abuse. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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HUNTER DOOHAN: Wednesday Break Out, Facing Loss Early, Finding Confidence in Hollywood 1:06:02

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Hunter Doohan (Wednesday, Your Honor) joins us this week for a grounded and revealing conversation about the long road before his breakout, the pressure of joining a Tim Burton series, and the unexpected reality of becoming part of a global phenomenon. Hunter opens up about growing up closeted in Arkansas, losing his father to ALS, and the way grie…

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Delco medical examiner asks for public's help in returning remains stolen from Mount Moriah Cemetery 1:16

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After a grave robber who stole remains from a cemetery in Yeadon was arrested last week, Delaware County officials want to know which families were affected.KYW's Vik Raghupathi tells us there’s a way to get in touch with them and find out the status of your loved ones’ remains.(photo credit: Delaware County District Attorney's Office)…

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16-year-old fatally shot inside Chipotle bathroom on Temple's campus 2:59

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Police say a boy is dead after he was found with a gunshot wound inside a Chipotle on Temple University’s campus Monday evening. KYW's Vik Raghupathi is live at the scene. (photo credit: Vik Raghupathi/KYW)

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A look at how Historic Germantown is gearing up for America's 250th birthday 1:20

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As Philly gears up to be center stage, celebrating America turning the big 250, Historic Germantown is unveiling a series of contoured experiences for visitors and the surrounding communities. KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports. (photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)

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NJ lawmakers approve supplemental funding bill, providing more than $120M for projects not in summer budget 1:04

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Under this bill, $26 million is being spent on marketing for the upcoming World Cup, and a total of $54 million will go to county governments for various uses and projects, including $2 million in Burlington County for homelessness and $1.7 million to Gloucester County for enhancements at the emergency management communications center, as well as n…

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This unmade company wants to build a 1.4 million square foot data center next to the Limerick nuclear power plant 1:19

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The Limerick Township Planning Commission got its first look at a 1.4 million square foot data center proposal for a 200-acre plot between the nuclear power plant and the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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US on track to lose its measles elimination status 1:30

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The U.S. first earned its measles elimination status in 2000 because there was no endemic circulation of the same strain over 12 months, and that continued. In 2025, there were over 2,100 confirmed cases across 45 states, and this month would mark a continued spread over 12 months. KYW's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more. (photo c…

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Pa. senator sees new urgency in weekly vigils outside Philly’s ICE office 1:37

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The Department of Homeland Security says it's sending hundreds more federal immigration agents to Minneapolis to help carry out the crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration.Minneapolis was the scene of last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, which has sparked protests nationwide.Back here in Philadelphia, State Sen.…

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Cumberland County man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl 0:54

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The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office says 35-year-old Alex Torres-Lopez communicated with a 12-year-old Trenton girl on Roblox and Snapchat and eventually met her for sex on several occasions in late 2025.Investigators say Torres-Lopez also had the victim send him sexually explicit photos and videos. He was arrested at his home in Bridgeton on Jan…

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Elderly woman rescued after falling into icy pond in Northampton County 0:52

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A pair of police officers in Northampton County are being hailed as heroes after rescuing an elderly woman who fell into an icy pond Sunday afternoon(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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Officials warn of possible measles exposure at PHL, 30th Street Station 2:11

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Officials with the City's Health Department are warning travelers and others of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station. KYW's John McDevitt reports. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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SEPTA reopens Center City trolley tunnel after months of repairs 1:05

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Trolley riders are now free from a month-long inconvenience that resulted from an upgrade that caused more harm than good. More now from KYW’s Justin Udo. (Photo Credit: Justin Udo / KYW Newsradio)

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Richard Codey, former New Jersey governor, dies at 79 0:53

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Dick Codey "distinguished himself as the consummate public servant, working alongside people of all beliefs and backgrounds to chart a brighter path forward." That tribute from Governor Murphy, after Codey's death yesterday at the age of 79, after a brief illness. He was the former acting governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawma…

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Police search for gunmen after shooting outside Northeast Philly smoke shop 0:42

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Police are searching for two gunmen who killed a man and wounded a woman who were in a tow truck in the Northeast.(Photo Credit: NBC 10)

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Frustrating end to the 2025 Eagles season 5:14

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The Eagles' season ended with a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs at the Linc. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram spoke with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, about the game and season.

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Heartbreak for Eagles fans as 49ers end the bird's season 1:00

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Heartbreak for Eagles fans in South Philly as the Birds dropped their Wildcard game against the 49ers. KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson was there for the highs and the ultimate low after defeat. (Photo Credit: Nigel Thompson / KYW Newsradio)

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Relief for SEPTA riders: Morning express trains return, trolley tunnel reopens 1:19

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Express trains for SEPTA regional rail riders are back in service this morning for the first time in months as more rail cars are back in service. KYWs Tim Jimenez has more from the Devon station in Chester County.(Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez / KYW Newsradio)

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Mummers announce new date for String Band Spectacular competition 0:32

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Oh, dem golden slippers will shine again! After high winds forced the postponement of a portion of the Philadelphia Mummers Parade on New Year's Day, the String Bands will have their day. (Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez / KYW Newsradio)

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Joe Khan sworn in as Buck County's new district attorney 1:11

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Bucks County's new district attorney is promising to play it straight. He sat down with KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert to talk about his plans for the office.(Photo Credit: Office of the Bucks County District Attorney)

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Episode 19 - Canada Made It Easy To Check Out—And That’s The Problem 12:40

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Send us a text A culture can have world‑class comfort and still be starving for meaning. We open with Rebbe Nachman’s bold claim that a person with Emunah—trust in God—“always lives a good life,” then test it against a difficult headline: the rapid rise of MAID, Medical Assistance in Dying, in Canada. Rather than a policy debate, this is a search f…

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Delaware County residents rally against ICE following fatal Minneapolis shooting 1:17

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Hundreds of protests played out across the country this weekend in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis last Wednesday. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi was at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media.(Photo Credit: Vik Raghupathi / KYW Newsradio)…

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Man hospitalized after being shot in leg in Frankford 0:19

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Police are looking for whoever shot a man in the leg in Frankford on Sunday.They said it was after 9:30 a.m. along Adams Avenue, near Leiper Street, when officers found the man with several gunshot wounds to his leg.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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Eagles fans start the party early ahead of playoff matchup with 49ers 1:43

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The Eagles are taking on the 49ers in the first round of the playoffs. Believe it or not, some fans are already outside the stadium. And if there's a party, you know KYW's Shara Dae Howard is there.(Photo Credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)

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Man, woman hospitalized after double stabbing at SEPTA’s 40th Street Station 0:30

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Authorities said a man and woman were stabbed at SEPTA's 40th Street Station in University City on Saturday night. The man is in critical condition.(Photo Credit: NBC 10)

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Cambodian immigrant dies at Philly hospital after being held in ICE custody 1:02

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ICE says a Delaware County man died at a local hospital Friday after going through drug withdrawal while in custody. As KYW’s Sunny Morgan reports, the man's family is looking for answers.(Photo Credit: AP Photo/Adam Gray)

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Episode 18 - When You Ask To Grow Closer To God, You Tap A Law As Reliable As Gravity 12:17

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Send us a text What if prayer followed laws as dependable as gravity—and you could learn to work with them? We dig into the core idea that when your will aligns with the Creator’s will, requests gain real traction. Instead of treating prayer like a panic button or a script, we frame it as a living practice: a disciplined conversation, powered by in…

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Philly tourism off to strong start as hotels filled up for New Year’s Eve and Day 1:09

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Philadelphia tourism got off to a good start for 2026, with more hotel guests staying in the city on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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Matt Valenti discusses first season as Penn head wrestling coach 1:13

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Matt Valenti is in the midst of his first season as the head wrestling coach at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon talked with Valenti about his career . . .

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Delaware County launches new program aimed to guide families through birthing process 1:07

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There’s a new program in Delaware County aimed at helping families through the birthing process. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, it comes from a push to bring resources to those who need them most.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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Fire tears through Gloucester Township leasing office 0:56

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Crews were called to the management office for Lakeview Apartments in Gloucester Township just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday. The fire was under control within an hour or so, but firefighters remained at the scene until just before 6 a.m. to extinguish hotspots.No firefighter was injured in the blaze.Authorities called the fire “suspicious in nature…

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U-Haul driver crashes into several cars, leads police on dangerous chase in Northeast Philly 0:38

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Philadelphia police say a suspect is in custody after a U-Haul van led authorities on a chaotic chase through Northeast Philly Friday evening. Officials say the chase started around 5:45 p.m., but was quickly called off by officers because it was deemed too dangerous.(photo credit: Jacqueline Nix/Getty Images)…

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Relief is on the way: SEPTA trolley tunnel to reopen Jan. 12 0:35

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After being closed for nearly two months, SEPTA is reopening the Center City trolley tunnel on Monday morning.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Warm up those vocals! Philly launches its own 'American Idol' 1:15

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Philadelphia public high school students will get a chance to compete for $5,000 in a first-of-its-kind citywide singing contest. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief reports.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)

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Poll: More than half of adults feel anxious about the new year 1:25

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New Year’s resolutions such as quitting smoking, exercising and dieting are still popular, but this year mental health is taking a front seat. KYW Newsradio's Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains.(photo credit: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images)

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NJ lawmakers advance legislation to decouple state from federal vaccine recommendations 1:08

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While federal officials are making changes to the child vaccine and immunization schedule, lawmakers in New Jersey are advancing legislation so the state can do its own thing. More from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.(photo credit: Suzi Media Production/Getty Images)

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What's on tap for Watch Party PHL this year? We take a look 1:13

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Ahead of Watch Party PHL transitioning into a brick and mortar space, founder Jen Leary says they’re collaborating with Philadelphia Sisters, headed by globally known comedian Wanda Sykes and her wife Alex Sykes, for something special! KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports.(Photo credit: SAMUEL CORUM / AFP)…

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Police: Reports of car break-ins, trespassing in Newtown Square 0:46

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Neighbors received community alerts from doorbell cameras and surveillance systems early Friday morning after someone was seen moving through residential backyards near Caley and Tyson roads. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon reports from Newtown Square.(photo credit: Ring Camera footage)

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Dog thrown from car, left on side of the road in Bucks County 0:33

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Police in Bucks County say they're working through thousands of tips from the public to identify a potential suspect or suspects after they say a dog was thrown from a car and left on the side of the road earlier this week.(photo credit: Tullytown Borough Police Department)

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Philly’s 22nd Police Department wants to better understand the community’s needs 1:11

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Strengthening the relationship between the police and the community is a top priority this year in the 22nd Police District. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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What exactly is a legal observer? 1:22

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Minnesota's Attorney General says 37-year-old Renee Good, fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, worked as a legal observer. So what does that mean? KYW’s Conner Barkon spoke with a local lawyer about the role they play.(photo credit: Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)…

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America250 celebrations kick off in Delaware County 1:13

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America 250 celebrations in Delaware County kick off on Friday night. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, it’s part of dozens of celebrations happening throughout the county that observe the country’s birthday this year.(photo credit: DarcyMaulsby/Getty Images

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Flu cases are on the rise in the US. Here are signs and symptoms to look out for 1:39

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Health officials in New Jersey say a young child has died from the flu, marking the state's first pediatric flu death this season. KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke to a medical expert about this season’s uptick in flu cases and a new, more dangerous variant that has doctors concerned.(photo credit: Getty Images)…

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City unveils multi-million-dollar plan to scrub graffiti and beautify key highway areas 1:14

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City officials announced an $11.5 million initiative to clean graffiti and litter from seven high-traffic highway junctions, including the "Honeycomb Wall" near 30th Street Station and the CSX wall along the Schuylkill Expressway at Spring Garden Street. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.(photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)…

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This legislation establishes guidelines for phone policies in NJ schools 0:37

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New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' phone use during the school day. Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that requires guidelines for cell use in grades K-12. The new law bans the non-academic use of internet-connected devices during class timeThe school in North Jersey where Murphy signed the bill makes kids put their…