Best Rails Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Residents eager for trash collection to resume as 8-day strike ends 1:18

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The strike is over, and that means sanitation workers will start hauling away trash that's been piling up across the city. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports live from Graduate Hospital.

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Pemberton mayor facing calls to resign amid misconduct allegations 1:02

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Residents and council members in Pemberton, Burlington County are calling for the mayor to resign, as he is facing misconduct allegations. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details from Monday night’s township meeting. (Photo credit: Pemberton Township Council/YouTube)

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Local artists can learn how to 'convert art to dollars' at networking event 1:08

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There's an opportunity for local artists to turn their work into cash. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports.

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Already bad for business, trash heaps exacerbated by heavy rains and extreme heat 1:11

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As the District Council 33 strike is now more than a week old, trash heaps are all over neighborhoods. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi reports those trash piles have been subjected to extreme weather over the last week.

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Storms down tree on Regional Rail line, trigger several tornado warnings 1:01

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Tuesday night’s storms triggered several tornado warnings and brought down trees all over the Philadelphia region.However, the National Weather Service said there’s no evidence that a tornado touched down.There were 68 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail in Pottstown, Montgomery County.Meanwhile, service was suspended for hours on SEPTA’s West Tr…

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Medical Report: Do you know your body fat percentage? 0:49

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Do you know your body fat percentage? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough says it might be an important number to know.

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Wildwood flag football tournament, Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra, and more ‘Shore Things’ to do this weekend 0:48

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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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Strike is over: District Council 33 and city reach tentative agreement 2:10

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The city's blue-collar workers are going back to work. The strike is over. The union and the city reached a deal on a new three-year contract early this morning. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from West Philadelphia.

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Man sentenced for fatally shooting city worker inside South Philadelphia corner store in 2023 1:19

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The man who admitted to killing a city worker during a fight inside a Point Breeze corner store nearly two years ago has been sentenced to six to 12 years behind bars.Seenaj Jackson pleaded guilty in February to third-degree murder and gun charges in the death of Philadelphia Streets Department employee Masir Williams. On Sept. 7, 2023, authorities…

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Ride-hailing company Waymo, which uses self-driving cars, starts testing in Philly this week 1:12

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Waymo, the rideshare company with driverless cars, is testing its vehicles in Philadelphia starting this week.KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.(Photo: Waymo)

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Police report 8 illegal dumping arrests since start of District Council 33 strike 0:41

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Philadelphia Police say they have arrested eight people accused of illegal dumping over the course of the first week of the District Council 33 strike.Officials say on Saturday, three people were arrested near North 10th Street and West Wyoming Avenue in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia.According to authorities, 53-year-old Steven Smith…

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Bucks man on trial for allegedly beheading his father doesn’t deny it, calls father ‘traitor’ 1:18

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The murder trial continues for a Levittown man accused of decapitating his father and holding his head up in an online video in an attempt to overthrow the federal government. Prosecutors on Tuesday highlighted some of thousands of jailhouse letters the man sent and received while awaiting trial, as we hear from KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief …

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Delaware County honors area seniors for athletic performance in Senior Games 1:14

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A special award ceremony Tuesday in Delaware County honored seniors for their athletic prowess they displayed in their annual senior games. But as KYW Newsrado's Justin Udo reports the games are about more than the spirit of competition.

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Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans could lose health coverage under new Trump tax law, officials warn 1:18

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With the recent passing of President Trump’s tax and spending plan, officials in New Jersey are bracing for what they say could be catastrophic cuts to social services. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story. (Photo: Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)

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Talks resume between Philly and striking blue collar workers amid growing financial pressure on both sides 1:23

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The stakes are high for both sides as contract talks resume, today, between Philadelphia officials and striking blue collar workers. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports…

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Man arrested after shooting at another man near woman and child 0:48

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Police in Delaware have arrested a man they say opened fire on another man who was standing next to a woman and her young child. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story.(Photo: Getty Images)

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SEPTA police officer charged with assault during 2020 civil unrest is sentenced to probation 1:11

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A SEPTA police officer charged with assault during civil unrest in 2020 has been sentenced to probation after being convicted by a jury in May of simple assault and reckless endangerment.Matthew Sinkiewicz was accused of striking two protesters with his baton while he was on duty outside City Hall in Center City on May 30, 2020.He was fired a month…

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Man convicted of secretly recording students in Villanova bathroom now accused of stealing nude photos 1:01

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A Philadelphia man convicted of secretly recording college students in a Villanova University bathroom is facing new charges that he stole nude photos and posted them online without consent. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.

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Temple University’s incoming freshman class is on track to be the largest ever 1:13

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After years of declining enrollment, Temple University’s incoming Class of 2029 is shaping up to be its largest ever. More from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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Former NJ volunteer fire chief admits to possessing huge collection of child sexual abuse material 1:11

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A former volunteer fire chief in West Deptford has admitted to possessing a huge collection of child sexual abuse material.Investigators in Gloucester County say 70-year-old Martin Matson downloaded more than 100,000 files over the course of three decades.Authorities say Matson admitted to storing those files on laptops in his basement and removabl…

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Ep 266 - What Are We Willing to Do About It? 1:30:24

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We start this week with some headlines including victories at Safeway, King Soopers, Tyson, Sharp Healthcare, as well as workers standing up to ICE all over the country. Another major struggle by farmers in India against attacks on their livelihood that could draw 10s of millions this week. Municipal workers in Philadelphia have been on strike over…

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260 - Adam McCrea, Founder of Judoscale 58:50

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In this episode I talk with Adam McCrea, founder of Judoscale, an autoscaler for Heroku and other platforms. Adam built Judoscale as a side project in 2016 and ran it part-time for five years before going full-time. We discuss developer marketing challenges, the difficulty of measuring marketing attribution, and building sustainable businesses. We …

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1981 to present-day: Conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal is one of Philadelphia's most notorious — and ongoing — murder cases 1:34

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One of the most notorious cases in Philadelphia began on Dec. 9, 1981: Police Officer Danny Faulkner was shot and killed, and Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted in the killing. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson takes a look back at the story, which continues more than four decades later.(Photo by Lisa Terry via Getty Images)…

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Passengers at PHL no longer required to remove shoes at security 1:02

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Philadelphia is one of the first airports in the country where the TSA is no longer requiring passenger to remove their shoes while going through security.The TSA says it is "always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture."The change will be phased in to other airports across the country…

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Man paralyzed after 2018 shooting among those killed in Grays Ferry gunfight 1:55

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Philadelphia police are investigating the mass shooting in Grays Ferry that left three people dead and nine others wounded. They released surveillance video of three of the shooters who opened fire in the neighborhood. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live at police headquarters with the story.

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Medical Report: How exercise can help in the battle against cancer 0:49

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There are many reasons why exercise is good for you, but you might be surprised it can help in the battle against cancer. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Police: 46 shot in violent July 4th weekend 1:33

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Philadelphia’s police commissioner says 46 people were shot in the city over the holiday weekend, and six people have died. KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the details. (photo credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW)

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Man wanted for shooting of Philly school safety officer arrested in NJ 1:04

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Police in New Jersey have arrested a man in connection with a road rage shooting that landed a school safety officer in the hospital.KYW’s Vik Raghupathi has details.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Study: Children's health is on the decline in the US 1:36

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A child in this country is 80% more likely to die compared with children in other high-income nations, mainly in Europe, according to Dr. Christopher Forrest, a professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the director of their Applied Clinical Research Center. KYW's Sunny Morgan has more. (photo credit: Getty Images)…

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Justin Mohn murder trial underway in Doylestown 1:11

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A 33-year-old who held up his father’s severed head in a YouTube video as he called on his supporters to overthrow the federal government is on trial on murder and terrorism charges in Bucks County. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Doylestown.(photo credit: Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio)…

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Benjamin Cooper Tavern will have a fresh look just in time for the nation’s 250th 1:04

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Renovations have begun on a Revolutionary War historical site in Camden. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us the plan is to finish it in time for the 250th anniversary of America.(photo credit: Mike Dougherty/KYW)

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DC 33 to return to negotiating table Tuesday with new proposal for city 1:23

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Talks are expected to resume Tuesday between the city and its striking blue collar workers. District Council 33 says it will present a new proposal to the city. KYW City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb joins us live with the very latest.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW)

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Here’s where to have a fun, low-cost summer in the city 1:10

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Philly’s Parks will be hopping all summer with special events planned by the Fairmount Park Conservancy. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has the events breakdown for you and your family.(photo credit: Albert Yee/Fairmount Park Conservancy)

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1976: Two museums join Philadelphia's cultural landscape 1:38

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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.Philadelphia’s arts and cultural landscape changed significantly nearly 50 years ago with the opening of two museums in the city. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams takes a look back.…

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How will the school district decide which schools to keep or close? Find out at this month-long community series 1:11

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A month of community meetings begins Monday to show how the Philadelphia School District will decide whether to close some schools later this year. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Trial begins for man accused of shooting, beheading his father in their shared Bucks County home 1:12

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The murder trial begins Monday for the Bucks County man who killed and decapitated his father. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports.

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‘This is coward stuff’: 3 killed, 9 wounded in Grays Ferry mass shooting 1:50

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Gunmen randomly shot into cars and houses early this morning in South Philly's Grays Ferry neighborhood. Thirteen people were shot. Three of them were killed. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Artwork by formerly incarcerated artists now on display at Barnes Foundation 0:43

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They were once in prison, but now, their artwork is being shown at one of Philadelphia's premier museums. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports. (Image of Dashawn Billups' "Long Journey," provided by the Barnes Foundation)

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Researchers say this modified deadly fungus could help fight cancer 1:14

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they have discovered a way to modify a deadly fungus linked to an ancient Egyptian curse into a drug that can help fight cancer. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Medical Report: Puerto Rico facing health crisis fueled by aging workforce 0:52

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There is a health care crisis in Puerto Rico, and it may be a harbinger of things to come on the mainland. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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How Trump's massive spending package will impact you 3:39

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President Donald Trump has put pen to paper on his spending package, and it has gone into law. Congress moved quickly to pass the nearly 900 pages of legislation.CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more about the impact on our pocketbooks. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)

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Residents are mixed about union negotiations with Mayor Parker as strike enters Day 7 0:54

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This is Day 7 of the DC 33 strike. Talks between the union and the city ended with no deal over the weekend. We don't know when they will meet again.These residents have mixed feelings about how Mayor Cherelle Parker has handled the negotiations.

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Lisa Ann Walter to take the stage at Philly's Helium Comedy Club 1:16

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“Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter is bringing her standup comedy to Philadelphia this week. The actress says fans of the hit sitcom will be happy to learn there isn't much difference between her and the tough, South Philly teacher she plays.KYW's Andre Bennett has the scoop. (photo credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)…

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Driver flees North Philly shooting, strikes off-duty officer's car 1:10

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Philly Police are investigating a shooting they believe led to a hit-and-run that injured an off-duty officer Sunday morning. KYW's Vik Raghupathi has the details.(photo credit: NBC10)

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DC 33 workers picket across Philly for day 6 of strike 1:31

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Striking workers from the city's largest blue collar workers union DC33 are making their voices known, and so is Philly as the strike continues to have a major impact on the city's services, including trash removal during the busy July 4th holiday weekend.KYW's Shara Dae Howard has more.(photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW)…

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Commentary: Fitzpatrick's 'unusual actions' that got him on several news fronts last week 1:15

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Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is a former FBI agent. He seems to love the job, even though he’s always challenged as a Republican in a very purple district every two years. On Thursday at gut check time, the soft-spoken lawmaker was one of only two GOP members of Congress to vote against what the President called his big beautiful budg…

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1980: The year the Phillies finally went all the way 1:19

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In 1980, the Phillies won their first World Series, and as Dave Uram reports, KYW Newsradio had the privilege of being there for the whole ride.(photo credit: James Drake/Getty Images)

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Study: SIDS deaths on the decline, but many still don’t know how to prevent it 1:16

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A recent survey at the University of Pennsylvania shows many new parents are not aware of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how to prevent it.KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)