Best Operation Opera Podcasts (2025)

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Camden couple accused of abusing and holding daughter captive for years enter not guilty pleas 1:12

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The parents who are accused of locking up their teenage daughter for years in their home in Blackwood, New Jersey, appeared in court Monday. Both entered not guilty pleas, as we hear from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty at the Camden County Courthouse.(photo credit: Camden County Prosecutor's Office)…

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Tiger Woods celebrates West Philly learning lab with ribbon-cutting ceremony 1:17

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Golf and education stand side by side as a Philadelphia community celebrates a major milestone for students at a West Philly golf course that's in the middle of a comeback. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports, it’s all thanks to one of the greatest golfers ever.(photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW)

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Father turns Phillies game confrontation into a lesson on being the ‘bigger person’ for his kids 1:04

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By now, you've likely seen the viral video of the woman at the Phillies game Friday night confronting a family over a home run ball. The dad who had to give up the ball he got for his son spoke out about the dispute. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Shapiro administration approves SEPTA's request to use $394M in capital funds for daily operations 1:24

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Crisis averted. The Shapiro administration on Monday approved SEPTA's request to use nearly $400 million from its capital assistance funds to maintain service.Photo Credit: Holli Stepehens / KYW Newsradio

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Firefighters battle flames at a abandoned church on Market St. in West Philly 1:07

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Crews battled a two-alarm fire at a vacant church in West Philadelphia early Monday morning.Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez/ KYW Newsradio

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Merrill Reese would be surprised and disappointed if the NFL suspended Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter 3:57

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The first NFL Sunday of the 2025 season is in the books, and KYW's Dave Uram spoke with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, about the other NFC East matchup Week 1 -- the Commanders versus the Giants. Dave and Merrill also continued the conversation about Jalen Carter spitting on Dak Prescott. Merrill reiterates that i…

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Man shot in the head, killed in North Philadelphia on Sunday 0:43

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A man was shot and killed while driving an SUV in Hunting Park, Sunday night. It happened around 8 p.m. near Front and Courtland Streets.Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Special event Monday helps former Crozer patients retrieve medical records 0:57

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The Delaware County Health Department is holding a special event on Monday afternoon to help former Crozer patients access their medical records.Photo Credit: Vik Ragupathi / KYW Newsradio

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Hall of Fame Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden dies at 78 1:05

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“If you’ll notice, we were drinking our champagne sitting down.” That’s what Hall of Fame goalie Ken Dryden said after a deceptively grueling 4-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in 1976. Dryden died on Friday.KYW’s Vik Raghupathi tells us the late Montreal Canadien is remembered for far more than his work on the ice.(photo credit: Denis Brodeur…

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Woman struck and killed while walking I-95 near Ridley Park 0:24

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According to our newsgathering partners at NBC10, the woman was hit while walking in the southbound lanes between Wanamaker and Stewart avenues, just south of the Philadelphia International Airport, around 3 a.m. Sunday.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Pedestrian injured in Kensington hit-and-run 0:33

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A pedestrian was seriously hurt after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Kensington on Sunday morning.Police say it happened just after 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Trenton and Lehigh Avenues.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Man critical after crashing dirt bike into car in West Philly 0:27

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An 18-year-old is fighting for his life after police say his dirt bike crashed into a car in West Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Food Bank of South Jersey CEO to retire as potential funding issues loom 1:17

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Food Bank of South Jersey CEO Fred Wasiak announced he will retire at the end of the year. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with him about the challenges ahead as demand is higher than it has been in years.(photo credit: Tammy Paolino/Courier-Post, Cherry Hill Courier-Post via Imagn Content Services, LLC)…

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SEPTA riders express mixed feelings about ongoing transit issues 1:08

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After a judge ordered SEPTA to restore their service last week, the transit agency is awaiting state approval to use capital funds to reverse the cuts. KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke with SEPTA riders anticipating those changes.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW)

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Commentary: Political rhetoric rules the day at national and local level 1:22

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In Washington, you have to be careful about what you say. For Health Chief Robert Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine campaign is in stark contrast to what he said in his testimony during the nomination process. Although he has some good ideas about nutrition, his antivaccine positions may be causing the most anxiety among parents around the country. The…

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This year’s general election could be the most important for Pennsylvania in years. Here’s why. 1:17

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The general election after a presidential year traditionally sees the lowest turnout in Philadelphia and many other parts of the state. But a panel of political and legal experts argued last week that this election could be the most important for Pennsylvania in years. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Amy Sparw…

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Police: Missing 2-year-old found safe in Philly 0:53

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Investigators in Philadelphia confirmed that 2-year-old Jeremiah Cottman, who was reported missing in Chester City earlier this week, was found safe in Philadelphia Saturday night.(photo credit: City of Chester Police Department)

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Man wanted after bullets fly through window of Frankford home, strike teen 0:59

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In surveillance video released by police, the man is seen firing his gun several times around 1:30 a.m. on 15th Street and Adams Avenue in Frankford before running off.According to police, the shots fired through a nearby home, and one of the bullets struck a 17-year-old while he was playing video games with his friends.(photo credit: Philadelphia …

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1 dead after driver blows through red light in West Philly, slams into their car and rides off 0:41

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Police say one person is dead after a hit-and-run crash last night in West Philadelphia.

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Mushroom lovers unite in Kennett Square for 40th annual festival 1:07

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Streets are closed to traffic through the borough of Kennett Square this weekend as visitors celebrate all things “mushroom." KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon was there.(photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW)

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Woman fatally shot outside Center City 7-Eleven 0:45

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A man is in custody after a shooting in Center City Friday night left a woman dead outside a 7-Eleven. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson has the story.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW)

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Get ready for a day of games: It’s the kickoff to college football season 1:03

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In local college football, Temple plays its home opener Saturday afternoon, hosting Howard at the Linc. Many of the other area college football teams are kicking off their seasons today, too, including the Villanova Wildcats, who will host Colgate at 6 p.m. KYW's Matt Leon has the breakdown of all things football.(photo credit: Villanova Athletics)…

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Opera Philadelphia to host pop-up concert inside historic Wanamaker building 0:58

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It’s a Wanamaker building takeover, and Philly, we know the phrase, “Meet me at the eagle!” Also, the title of Opera Philadelphia’s kick-off event on Sunday, Sept. 7. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details.(photo credit: Rosie Leonard/KYW Newsradio)

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Cyclists put the pressure on Parker for protected bike lanes after bike safety advocate was killed in hit-and-run 1:26

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The same week a bike safety advocate was killed by a car while riding in Fairmount Park, hundreds of cyclists rode throughout Center City to keep the pressure on Mayor Cherelle Parker to maintain her promises of protected bike lanes. KYW's Nigel Thompson was there. (photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW)

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Delco leaders call on state lawmakers to pass budget 1:08

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Delaware County stakeholders stood in solidarity at a SEPTA trolley stop in Drexel Hill on Friday to call on state leaders to get a budget passed. KYW's Justin Udo was there. (photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW)

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Put your conductor skills to the test at Dilworth Park's new Water Orchestra 1:14

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Water Orchestra is the product of two Canadian Companies. Artist Hugo Laliberte said it’s all done with cameras, computers and AI that are invisible from the park. KYW City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was at the unveiling Friday afternoon.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW)

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Search efforts underway for missing Delco 2-year-old 0:29

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The boy has been identified as Jeremiah Cottman, also known as Jarimah Cottman or Jamar Ferguson. Police say on Thursday, his maternal grandmother called Delaware County’s Children and Youth Services unit and notified them that the boy has not been seen since May.(Photo credit: Chester City Police Department)…

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Officials say father and son ran Philly-based drug operation that led to arrest of 16 1:22

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More than a dozen people have been arrested in an alleged drug operation takedown that stretched from Bucks County to North Philly. As KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, it centered around a father-son duo. (photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio.

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NJ police arrest 13 in car theft ring tied to 2023 killing of Philadelphia cop 1:22

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The group, based out of Camden, is said to be responsible for at least 41 car thefts in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Investigators said it is also linked to the fatal shooting of Officer Richard Mendez. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: New Jersey Office of Attorney General)…

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SEPTA seeks money from state capital assistance funds to balance budget 1:04

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SEPTA said Friday afternoon it plans to ask PennDOT for permission to take money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund to balance its budget. With legislative leaders still unable to reach a budget deal that would include mass transit increases, Sauer is seeking to take up to $394 million from state capital assistance funds to prevent service c…

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Man accused of fatally shooting his 80-year-old mother in West Oak Lane 0:54

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Philadelphia police say a man is under arrest and being charged with the shooting death of his mother in West Oak Lane. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has details.

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Court order leaves SEPTA riders in limbo, for now 1:13

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A Philadelphia judge has ordered SEPTA to reverse all of its recent service cuts; however, the transit agency will be allowed to proceed with a proposed fare increase. The order leaves SEPTA riders in a bit of limbo, for now. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the Wissahickon Transportation Center.…

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College football preview: Eastern University 1:05

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The Division III Eastern University Eagles out of Radnor are only in their third year of varsity competition but already making noise in the Middle Atlantic Conference. The Eagles went 5-5 in 2024 under head coach Billy Crocker. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon talks with Crocker about their upcoming season.…

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Merrill Reese's instant reaction to a bizarre Eagles season opener 3:21

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The Eagles are 1-0 after outlasting the Cowboys 24-20 at the Linc. There's a lot to unpack in this one, from Jalen Carter's spit to a weather delay. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram spoke with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for some instant reaction.

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Phillies win pitchers' duel against the best team in baseball 0:55

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The Phillies won a pitchers' duel against the best team in baseball on Thursday afternoon in Milwaukee for the rubber match of a series with the Brewers. Ranger Suarez got himself into a couple of tough spots but came away with six scoreless innings. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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The Eagles are 1-0, but it was anything but a normal night in South Philly 1:41

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The Eagles are 1-0, but it was anything but a normal night in South Philadelphia. The Eagles played with one of their best players watching from the locker room. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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Pedal protest: Cyclists to ride across city to rally for more protected bike lanes 0:41

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Bicyclists will pedal from the Art Museum to City Hall Friday night, calling for protected bike lanes on every street in the city.The group Philly Bike Action has been planning this protest for a while, but it comes just two days after one of their members, 67-year-old Harry Fenton, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Fairmount Park. Police r…

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Medical Report: Incidence of elderly falls has significantly increased in last 30 years 1:46

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The incidence of falls among the elderly has significantly increased over the last 30 years. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more from a new study.

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Religious leaders call on Mayor Parker to stand by city’s sanctuary status 1:08

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Days after the federal government published a list of sanctuary cities, including Philadelphia, earlier this week, religious leaders and immigration advocates rallied outside City Hall and delivered a letter asking the mayor to stand strong against federal authorities. KYW’s Matt Coughlin reports. (photo credit: Matt Coughlin/KYW)…

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YOUTHadelphia awards $50k in grants to 5 nonprofits 1:17

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The Philadelphia Foundation is putting the philanthropic decision-making power in the hands of the youth. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us more about YOUTHadelpha.(photo credit: Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images)

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Judge: SEPTA to reverse all recent service cuts, proceed with 21.5% fare increase 1:43

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A judge orders that SEPTA halt all of their current and planned service cuts while allowing their planned fare hikes to go forward amid the transit agency’s budget crisis.KYW's Mike DeNardo has the story.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW)

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Amid confusion and restrictions, pharmacies across Pa. administer COVID-19 vaccines 1:14

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Pharmacies across Pennsylvania can administer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription for people who meet the criteria, but there’s still quite a bit of confusion over this year’s vaccine. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert talks to a pharmacist who is trying to help clear up some of that confusion.(photo credit: Getty Images)…

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City officials unveil new tool to prevent the most prevalent type of deed fraud 1:17

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Records Commissioner Jim Leonard says houses are stolen right out from under families by fraudsters who forge the names of deceased homeowners onto deeds and then register them with his office, creating a transfer of ownership. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports on new technology the city is using to prevent this.(photo credit: Drazen Zi…

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Pa. couple accused of holding their kids captive inside ‘functioning dungeons’ 1:09

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Investigators say 65-year-old James Kahl and 41-year-old Carly Kahl used video cameras to monitor their children's every move. They say there were deadbolts on the outside of the doors and the door handles were removed so the kids, aged five through 14, couldn't escape.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Search underway for missing swimmer in Cape May 0:48

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Authorities in Cape May are searching for a swimmer they say went missing early Thursday morning.In a social media post, city emergency officials said police, fire and beach patrol are out near Madison and Beach avenues.Cape May Fire Chief Alex Coulter told our partners at NBC10 that the missing swimmer was described as a dark-haired woman, likely …

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Camden County finishes repaving Kings Highway ahead of schedule 0:59

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A $12 million repaving and renovation project on Kings Highway in Camden County is finished ahead of schedule. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: Mike Dougherty/KYW Newsradio)

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Philadelphia reveals theme for next year’s celebrations of America’s 250th birthday 1:15

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Philadelphia officials provided new details about the neighborhood-centric celebrations of America’s 250th birthday next year. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there. (Photo credit: Quinton Davis/City of Philadelphia)

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College football preview: Penn Quakers 1:13

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The University of Pennsylvania football team is coming off a frustrating 2024 campaign, which saw the Quakers finish 4-6 and 2-5 in the Ivy League. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon looks ahead to their 2025 season.(Photo credit: Penn Athletics)

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Wrong-way driver on Broad Street rams into car, seriously injuring boy 0:53

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Two people, including a child, are in critical condition after a two-car crash involving a wrong-way driver in Spring Garden. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)

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$1M Powerball ticket sold in Pa.; jackpot jumps to $1.7B after another night without a big winner 0:28

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There was no big winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, so the next jackpot will be an estimated $1.7 billion annuity. That would be the third-largest jackpot in lottery history.The all-cash option is $770 million. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 292.2 millionDon't throw out your tickets just yet. One lucky person in Pennsylvania…