Best The Lantern Group Podcasts (2025)

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N.J. to release final budget details Friday, days away from deadline 1:12

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New Jersey’s budget deadline is Monday, and Democrats in Trenton aren’t releasing final details until 8 p.m. Friday at committee hearings, despite a deal being worked out earlier this week. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Philadelphia school board unanimously approves DOJ asbestos agreement 1:20

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Philadelphia’s Board of Education voted to approve a deal with the Department of Justice, which charged the school district for mishandling asbestos problems at dozens of school buildings. The deal means the feds will hold off on prosecuting the case as long as the district is compliant.Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio…

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Philadelphia prepares programming for the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary 1:26

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Philadelphia is preparing to host a yearlong celebration for America's 250th birthday in 2026, with major events, historic tributes, and weekly programming that highlight's the country's "firsts".Photo Credit: Getty Images

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‘A group no one wants to be a part of’: Police widows show support in court at Temple University officer murder trial 1:25

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The widows of Philadelphia police officers sat quietly in court this week, their presence speaking volumes to the widow of Temple University Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald's widow during the trial of his convicted killer.Photo Credit: Kristen Johanson / KYW Newsradio

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Suspects get away with $1,000 after robbing armed Loomis truck driver in Northeast Philadelphia 0:32

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Police are searching for two people suspected of robbing an armored truck in the Crescentville neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia.Photo Credit: NBC Skyforce 10

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28-year-old wanted for brutally stabbing woman to death in Northeast Philly caught in Spain 0:51

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The woman suspected of stabbing a 21-year-old woman and stuffing her body inside a futon in Northeast Philly back in April has been arrested in Madrid.That's according to the US Marshals Service, who said they provided information that led to the arrest of 28-year-old Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes.(Photo: Philadelphia Police Department)…

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Delco officials tout infrastructure improvements in 'State of the County' update 1:07

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Officials in Delaware County reflect on their recent successes and lay out their plans for the future in a "state of the county" update. The latest from Delco, and KYW’s Justin Udo.(Photo: Getty Images)

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PA Senate passes homeless encampment bill for local governments 1:17

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The Pennsylvania Senate passes a bill that supporters say would make it easier for local authorities to respond to homeless encampments, while opponents say it misses the point and puts too much on local governments. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(Photo: Getty Images)

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'A vote none of us want,' SEPTA Board approves 'doomsday' budget 0:31

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Riders are bracing for the worst, now that the SEPTA board has approved a so-called “doomsday” budget that cuts nearly half of its service. We get the story from KYW’s Mike DeNardo.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Former 'vertical farm visionary' for Philly admits to fraud 1:12

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A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to fraud Thursday, in connection with a scheme to create "vertical farms" inside of buildings in the area.KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Delco Immigration officer charged with bribing immigrants for false promises regarding their cases 1:02

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An immigration officer with US Citizenship and Immigration Services is accused of bribery and abuse of his office.KYW’s Vik Raghupathi has the story.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Firefighters quell fire quickly at South Jersey sports bar 0:45

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Firefighters put out a fire at Ott’s Tavern in Medford, New Jersey this morning before it got out of hand. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more from the scene.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Philly School District avoids federal prosecution for asbestos mismanagement under new deal with DOJ approved by school board 1:03

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The Philadelphia School District would avoid federal prosecution for mismanaging asbestos in school buildings, under a deal up for approval today by the school board. We get the story from KYW Education Reporter Mike DeNardo.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Donna Seering, Melwood | Zoe Karns, IBEW Local 146 and Illinois Pride at Work 53:11

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Donna Seering, Director of Workforce Development and Innovation at Melwood Community Services, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Building PATHS program, which trains people with disabilities for careers in construction and skilled trades. Zoe Karns, a journeyman with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Loc…

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SEPTA Board approves $1.7 billion 'doomsday' budget 1:35

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SEPTA's board has approved its Doomsday Budget of service cuts and fare increases after voting this afternoon. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo joins us live.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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PATCO to phase in halt to weekday overnight service for a deep cleaning 0:32

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PATCO is phasing-in a halt to weekday overnight service to allow for cleaning of trains and concourses.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Record heat smashes US: How to stay cool and what to expect next 26:36

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Parts of the Midwest and the East Coast hit 100 degrees this week. So, is this a harbinger of a scorching hot summer? Get a look at life on the hot city streets, plus ways to beat the heat, keep your lawn and garden fresh. And we also look back at summers past and the legacy of "Jaws."

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Manayunk Canal reconnected to Schuylkill River once again after 75 years 1:23

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Fresh water is permanently flowing into the Manayunk Canal for the first time in 75 years, after a three-year, $16 million project to reconnect the canal to the Schuylkill River. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the water department officially cut the ribbon to the canal gate today.(Photo: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)…

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Hundreds flock to the National Constitution Center for free Wawa hoagies on Hoagie Day 1:04

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Wawa is giving away tons of hoagies today as part of Welcome America celebrations. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from the National Constitution Center.(Photo: Getty Images)

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PPA to raise Center City parking rates starting in July 0:38

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It will soon cost you more to park on the street in Center City.The Philadelphia Parking Authority is raising meter rates from $3 to $4 per hour starting on July 1.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Bucks County Catholic School teacher charged with possession of child sex abuse materials 0:51

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A 65-year-old teacher at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School in Warminster, Bucks County, has been charged with sending and receiving images of child sexual abuse online. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn says investigators were tipped off about Richard Adamsky back in March.Investigators believe Adamsky has been sharing ch…

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The potential for US cybersecurity threats amid conflicts in Middle East should not be ignored, expert says 1:25

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As Middle East tensions continue, the threat of cyber attacks in the U.S. remains a concern. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams spoke to a Drexel University professor to learn more. (Illustration by Getty Images)

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More $2 million in stolen retail merchandise recovered in the last year, Pa. officials say 1:25

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It’s been a year since a new law gave the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office more tools to battle organized theft rings. Authorities say over that year, they charged more than 40 people and recovered more than $2 million in stolen merchandise. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports from the King of Prussia Mall.(Photo by Laur…

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Man shot, killed inside Northeast Philadelphia 7-Eleven 1:01

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Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting inside a 7-Eleven in Tacony. Police took a man into custody after he barricaded himself in a house a few blocks away. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports from the scene.

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Bipartisan bill would remove New Jersey State Police from Office of Attorney General’s control 1:14

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The New Jersey State Police is currently under the control of the state Attorney General’s Office. A new bipartisan bill would end that arrangement. Details from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo credit: Jordyn Noennig/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/ USA Today Network)

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2 people on stolen motorcycle killed after crashing into minivan on Roosevelt Boulevard 1:14

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Two people on a stolen motorcycle were killed after crashing into a minivan on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)

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Roof of food processing facility in Cumberland County partially collapses 1:07

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A food processing facility in Cumberland County collapsed Wednesday afternoon. No one was seriously injured, but officials are monitoring levels of leaking ammonia. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi reports. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)

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Medical Report: Early treatment for speech and language delays in children 0:50

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Parents often worry about speech and language delays in children. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a closer look.

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What to know about newly drafted 76er VJ Edgecombe 2:11

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The Sixers drafted Baylor's VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram breaks it down. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Franklin Square Park 1:00

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A 200-foot dragon, pandas and sea creatures are among giant lanterns lighting up Franklin Square Park this summer for the annual Chinese Lantern Festival. KYW's John McDevitt takes a closer look.

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Man critically injured in North Philadelphia hit-and-run 1:40

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A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in North Philadelphia.It happened around 1 a.m. near Second Street and Lehigh Avenue near newly installed speed bumps.Police say they found a man in the street bleeding heavily.They say they have no witnesses and there are no cameras facing the part of the street where the…

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Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers union announces plans to strike 1:00

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Members of Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers union are planning to go on strike in five days.AFSCME District Council 33, which represents 9,000 city employees, posted on Facebook its intention to strike effective at midnight on June 30.DC 33 says it engaged in contract discussions on Wednesday, but little progress was made.DC 33 said on Ju…

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2012: Hurricane Sandy's devastation on the Jersey Shore 1:35

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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.Hurricane Sandy battered the Jersey Shore on Oct. 29, 2012, destroying hundreds of thousands of homes and causing tens of billions in damage. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey re…

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Philadelphia reaches $3M settlement in fatal 2022 police shooting of 12-year-old boy 1:06

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The city has agreed to pay $3 million to the family of TJ Siderio, a 12-year-old boy who was unarmed when he was shot and killed by Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza in South Philadelphia in March 2022.

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Delco facility that provides short-term shelter for people experiencing homelessness to soon close 1:16

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Homeless people in Delaware County looking for shelter will soon have one less place to turn. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, a site that once helped so many families will soon close its doors.

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Roy Rogers returns to South Jersey after decades-long absence 0:31

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The iconic Roy Rogers restaurant chain is making a comeback in South Jersey for the first time since the 1990s.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Miles Pfeffer found guilty of murdering Temple University officer Christopher Fitzgerald 1:53

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A jury has found Miles Pfeffer guilty of all charges in the February 2023 murder of Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald. Jurors spending less than 20 minutes in deliberations.Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

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Mac's Tavern in Old City closes after 15 years 0:30

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Mac's Tavern in Old City is closing its doors after 15 years in business. The popular bar announced the news on social media. Mac's gained national attention over the years due to its ties to the hit FX show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".

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Extreme heat drives rise in hospital visits for dehydration, doctors say 1:42

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Another day of the extreme, dangerous heat. Temperatures again soared into the high 90s, Wednesday. Local doctors said dehydration has been an issue that hospital emergency rooms have been seeing since the start of the heat wave.Photo Credit: KYW Newsradio Staff

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Dave Spero, PASS 52:32

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, firestop awareness and the industry's potential job growth. David Spero, National President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), joined t…

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Philadelphia School District leaders, teachers union rally for education funding in Harrisburg 0:41

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Leaders of the Philadelphia School District and its teachers union were fighting on the same side Wednesday, traveling to Harrisburg to urge state lawmakers to pass the education funding increases proposed in Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget.Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio

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Willow Grove Mall Cheesecake Factory hit with lawsuit over alleged abuse, forced labor of undocumented workers 1:01

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Five undocumented immigrants are suing The Cheesecake Factory, saying they were abused by managers at the Willow Grove Mall location in Montgomery County after being directed to buy fake work papers.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Philadelphia’s gun permit law struck down as unconstitutional, court says 1:21

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The Pennsylvania Superior Court has struck down a law requiring a permit to openly carry a gun on the street, dealing a blow to the city’s efforts to regulate guns more strictly than the rest of the state. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Trial concludes in the murder trial of Temple police officer 1:27

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Testimony has now wrapped in the trial of the man charged with murdering Temple University police sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald two years ago. Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

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Ceasefire confusion: Is the battle between Israel and Iran on or off and were nuclear capabilities 'obliterated'? 36:00

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President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran ... and then more bombs were dropped. On Deadline takes a look at the latest, plus how MAGA reacted to US intervention, the latest on the budget battle and the Golden Gate Bridge tries to get un-woke. On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.…

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Pa. Senate passes bill to shift Philly wage tax funds to commuters' hometown 1:18

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The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would require Philadelphia to return a portion of its wage tax revenue to the home municipalities of non-city residents who work in the city — but the bill is unlikely to advance in the State House.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Suspects rob driver at gunpoint after crashing into his car 0:46

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Earlier this month in North Philadelphia, a driver was robbed at gunpoint by the individual who allegedly crashed into him. Police have released surveillance footage in the hopes of identifying two suspects.

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Lock your cars: Police warn of vehicle theft ring in Evesham Township 0:53

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Police are warning the public about a car theft crime ring in Evesham Township, Burlington County. A group of organized criminals has stolen five cars as well as wallets and electronics from about two dozen other vehicles.Evesham Police Chief Thomas Reinholt says they’re targeting unlocked cars, so be sure to lock your vehicles.…

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34-unit supportive housing development opens on grounds of historic Old City church 1:22

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A plot of land next to a church in Old City that used to host a live Christmas crèche has been transformed into new supportive housing for the formerly homeless. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Crops are soaking up the sun, but the heat wave is keeping some produce customers away 0:53

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We may be tired of this heat wave, but crops can't get enough of the sunny weather. That's leaving farmers with a lot to sell, but the heat is keeping some customers away. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon reports.