Best Unplugged Rest Podcasts (2025)

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Giro Rest Day Reflections 2025 - 4 Plot Twists and Drama (Stages 16 - 21) 54:09

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After what many are describing as the best Giro d’Italia of all time, Matt Stephens looks back at the final week of action from stages 16 - 21 2025. Stepping out of the TNT Eurosport Discovery TV studio to record his clips, Matt’s reactions are immediate, honest and fresh - with takeaways from each stage that retell the story of the grand tour in h…

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Man accused of impersonating law enforcement robs Northeast Philadelphia auto repair shop 0:54

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A brazen robbery at a Mayfair auto repair shop has police searching for a suspect who posed as a law enforcement officer.Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

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Ukrainian students who fled the war mark milestone far from home in Philadelphia 1:20

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While the war in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, some students who escaped the conflict in their homeland are preparing to graduate from high school in Philadelphia. Photo: Mike DeNardo / KYW Newsradio

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Fairmount park's new Gateway Plaza opens with youth field day 1:01

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FDR Park will be buzzing with activity on June 14. Fairmount Park Conservancy is celebrating the opening of their new Plaza at Broad and Pattison.Photo Credit: Holli Stephens / KYW Newsradio

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Pregnant woman assaulted during kindergarten graduation dispute, police say 0:42

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A pregnant woman was assaulted during an argument over seating at a kindergarten graduation in the city’s East Germantown neighborhood.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Cyclist injured during police chase in Northern Liberties 0:36

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A bicyclist is injured after he was struck by a police car Sunday afternoon. It happened around 3 p.m. in Spring Garden when police were trying to pull over a silver Honda CR-V wanted in connection with a shooting on Juniata Street.Photo Credit: Vik Raghupathi / KYW Newsradio

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Teen wanted in connection with bomb-making materials found in NJ homes 1:11

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Police in Moorestown, New Jersey say there is no threat to the public after explosive materials were found at two homes over the weekend. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us authorities are working to track down the teenager who they believe made them.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Bipartisan bill aims to ease emergency room overcrowding with bed tracking tech 0:43

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Reducing overcrowding in emergency rooms is the goal of a new bill with bipartisan support up for consideration in the U.S. Senate.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Amazon announces plans to invest $20B in Pa. to build AI data centers 1:20

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Tech giant Amazon is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint, with a planned investment of $20 billion in Pennsylvania, including a site in Bucks County.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Al Novack, former KYW reporter, dies at 79 1:15

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KYW is remembering a beloved colleague and familiar voice to listeners in the Delaware Valley. Al Novack, a reporter here at KYW Newsradio for decades, passed away late last week.Justin Udo reports.(photo courtesy of Melissa Novack- Hamilton)

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NJ mail carrier arrested, charged for stealing checks from mail 0:56

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Prosecutors say Jordan Harrison, a postal worker in Sewell, Gloucester County, admitted to taking tens of thousands of dollars in checks from mail he was dropping off and picking up.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Massive fire guts Lehigh County gentlemen's club 0:19

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Officials say the fire started around midnight at Sillouette's Show Bar on East Station Avenue.Cell phone video shows flames shooting out of the first floor windows before fire crews arrived.Fire crews from Lehigh, Northampton and Montgomery Counties have all been on scene working to get the fire under control.(photo credit: Matt Gush/Getty Images)…

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1979: Recapping the days-long coverage of the Three Mile Island explosion 1:43

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In late March, 1979, the eyes and ears of the world were glued to a small town just outside Harrisburg, with fears of a nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert spoke to two of KYW Newsradio’s reporters who spent days on scene.(photo credit: Leif Skoogfors/ Getty Images Contributor)…

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Multi-sensory, all-inclusive playground to open in Camden County 1:08

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A new adaptive playground for children with disabilities is coming to Camden. It’ll be the third Jake’s Place in the county, as we hear from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Maintence to shut down Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line this summer 1:07

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SEPTA is shutting down service on the Chestnut Hill East regional rail line for the entire summer. But it has nothing to do with the current budget crisis, as we hear from KYW's Mike DeNardo.(photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW)

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How to add a free, one-way ticket to your flight itinerary 0:47

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The next time you redeem your frequent flier miles, you may want to see if your airline mileage program allows you to add a free, one way ticket with no additional miles. Here's CBS Correspondent Peter Greenberg with the Eye on Travel.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Medical Report: Navigating the health of you and your family 0:53

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In light of recent changes in health care, KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at steps you can take to get the best care.

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City Council approves 2 measures that jeopardize construction of affordable housing units 1:23

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Council approved two unusual resolutions granting member Jay Young permission to undertake a publicly funded appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s approval for two Housing Authority developments in his district. Philadelphia Housing Authority says it will effectively kill the projects because the federal funding they need expires at the end of…

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Bomb-making material found at 2 Burlington County homes 1:27

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Police and first responders first went to a house on Cove Road and East Oak Drive after getting word there was an IED, an improvised explosive device, at the property, investigators said. KYWs Tim Jinenez is live in Moorestown with the story.(photo credit: NBC10)

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#155 - Oral Appliance and Sleep Apnea: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 24:01

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So far on the podcast we had talked about sleep apnea as well as the treatments CPAP and surgery. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss another popular treatment option: oral appliances. In this episode we will: Review the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea Outline the mechanism via which oral appliance work List the pros and cons of o…

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2020: Remembering Kobe Bryant's legacy 2:02

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KYW 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. Today — he was one of the greatest basketball players of the last 50 years, and his roots were right here. KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer has more on the legacy of the Black Mamba.(photo credit: Vincent Laforet/Allspo…

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Camden’s fifth annual Pride Walk returns this week. Here’s what to expect. 1:11

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The event will lead right into the Camden Art Crawl. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has a preview. (photo credit: Getty Images)

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Philly's ultimate frisbee team is flying into action 1:07

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We love our professional sports teams here in Philly, but there's one team you may not know about that's vying for the hearts of local fans. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us about the city's ultimate frisbee team: The Philadelphia Phoenix. (photo credit: michaldziki/Getty Images)

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In NJ Democratic primary, regional rivalries could make a difference 1:10

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Tuesday is a big day for New Jersey Democrats. With Republican Jack Ciattarelli embraced by President Donald Trump for the governor's race, the Democratic primary offers a lot of drama.In this Sunday Commentary, a revealing chat between special contributor Larry Kane and KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.(photo credit: Photo credit Edwin J. …

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Disability Pride: A celebration of community and power on the Parkway 1:20

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Members of the disability community gathered at City Hall Saturday to hear speeches from officials, including Councilmember Kendra Brooks and Councilmember Rue Landau, both of whom partnered with Disability Pride PA for the event. A parade then began, marching around the block to the Parkway for a party fit with vendors, face painting and DJs. KYW'…

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'The little engine that could': Odunde Festival rings in 50 years in South Philly 1:22

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Philly’s Odunde Festival celebrates the big 5-0 this year. Odunde is the largest Black and African cultural festival in the country.KYW's Shara Dae Howard was in South Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood for the day long event.(photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW)

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At City Council meeting, rare public tiff plays out over city rental payments 1:19

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The tiff was over a bill aimed at helping city home renters paying off their bills. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW)

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2 dead, 2 injured in overnight Philly shootings 0:58

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Police are investigating four separate shooting incidents overnight that killed two people and wounded two others. The two fatal shootings happened within minutes of each other, according to authorities. (photo credit: Getty Images)

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Game Show Marathon underway at La Salle University 1:11

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A Philadelphia college is hosting a unique telethon: a day of game shows produced on campus and streamed worldwide for a good cause. KYW’s Conner Barkon explains.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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This bill will help police crack down on overly loud vehicles in the city 1:16

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Last week, Philadelphia approved a bill that will allow police to enforce laws against overly-loud vehicles using noise detectors. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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A show 'for generations to come' 'Wizzes' into the Academy of Music 1:07

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“The Wiz” first debuted on Broadway in 1975 and was adapted into a movie three years later, featuring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. This latest revival combines inspiration from those past versions with a new vision of the present.KYW's Sabrina Boyd-Surka has more. (photo provided by Ensemble Arts Philly)…

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Jacen Bowman: The power of finding your voice 1:25

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This Pride month KYW is honoring the LGBTQ community and its leaders by shining a light on their work while also sharing their "Stand Up" story, the moment they knew standing up for themselves and their community was needed. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard sat down with Jacen Bowman, a legend in Philly’s Ballroom scene and the new president of Phi…

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1967: How KYW used its all-news format to cover the Glassboro Summit 1:36

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All through June we're taking a look back at some of the biggest stories we've covered in the last six decades of local news in Greater Philadelphia. When President Lyndon B. Johnson agreed to a summit meeting with Russian President Alexei Kosygin in 1967, it was global news. But it was also a local story and the first big demonstration of the valu…

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Fire tears through vacant West Philly building 1:08

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Fire crews responded to the four-alarm fire at a vacant building on 48th and Locust streets around 5 a.m. More than 150 firefighters and paramedics were at the scene. Heavy plumes of smoke were seen billowing around the building.KYW’s Conner Barkon has more from the scene.(photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW)…

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Unplugged on Game Day? This Eagles fan is a master of the craft 1:59

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John Paciotti owns the Coffee Station restaurants in Morton and Garnet Valley, Delaware County. There are times when he can't always catch the earlier kickoffs … And the same goes for the collection of friends he always watches the games with. They call themselves the Captains. They rotate who hosts week by week. Not everyone can be a Captain. And …

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3 kids wanted for throwing caustic substance at woman in West Philly 1:16

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Officials say three kids, believed to be between eight and 12 years old, threw what police described as a “caustic substance” at the woman as she was walking down South 51st Street around 1:40 a.m. Sunday.KYW's Nigel Thompson tells us more.(photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

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Officials say lithium-ion battery ignited fire at North Philadelphia SEPTA depot 1:00

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As suspected by SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer in a news conference Thursday afternoon, the battery that ignited was in one of the decommissioned Proterra electric buses stored at the depot. KYW's Nigel Thompson has more. (photo credit: SkyForce10)

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Miles Pfeffer's attorneys push for no uniformed officers at his trial. Here’s what the judge ruled. 1:38

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The man accused of killing Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023 was in court Friday morning, just weeks before his first-degree murder trial. As KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, only a handful of uniformed officers will be allowed in the courtroom during the trial. (photo credit: Temple…

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Parker cuts the ribbon on more affordable housing units in Port Richmond 1:06

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Officials gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of the first phase of the Somerset Station Apartments. The multifamily development, on the 2200 block of East Somerset Street, was recently purchased by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) from Riverwards Group. (photo credit: Sunny Morgan/KYW)

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2 coyotes spotted in Wissahickon Valley Park 0:54

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At least two coyotes have been spotted along Cresheim Creek in Wissahickon Valley Park.One got within five feet of a dog owner and his pet, according toSarah Marley, the interim executive director for Friends of the Wissahickon. KYW's John McDevitt has more. (photo credit: Kevin Berkoff)

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Philly man sentenced in fatal shooting of teen on 15th Street SEPTA platform 0:43

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Quadir Humphrey will spend at least 17 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to third-degree murder in the shooting death of 16-year-old Tyshaun Welles on a SEPTA platform on Jan. 11, 2024.Welles died nearly a week later. (photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

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Man sentenced for murdering best friend, dumping his body on City Avenue 1:15

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He shot his best friend in a van, then dumped his body on City Avenue, pretending he was just a concerned citizen. Now, the 40-year-old Philadelphia man will spend at least 18 years in prison for murder. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)…

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Tesla EV chargers removed from NJ Turnpike rest stops in favor of service plaza provider’s own chargers 1:17

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All Tesla EV charging stations at rest stops along the New Jersey Turnpike have been disconnected, as the company that manages the service plazas has entered the EV charging business. More from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress via Getty Images)

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Girls in New Jersey experience depression more than boys, new report says 1:18

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A new report by the Girl Scouts of New Jersey shows various areas of improvement for girls coming of age in the Garden State, along with alarming statistics that reflect the need for a call to action. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams reports.

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2010: How KYW covered the deadly duck boat crash on the Delaware River 1:44

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It's KYW Newsradio's 60th anniversary, and we're looking back on the last six decades we've been covering local news in the Delaware Valley. Nearly 15 years ago, an amphibious duck boat sank after being struck by a barge on the Delaware River. Two tourists were killed and several people were hurt. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt rushed to the scene o…

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Medical Report: Fighting heart disease 0:50

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New research suggests it is never too late to fight heart disease. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough explains.

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3-year-old boy struck by two cars in Strawberry Mansion hit-and-run 1:06

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He's scratched and bruised, but he's alive. A 3-year-old boy was hit by an SUV and then a truck in Strawberry Mansion in North Philly last night. Both vehicles took off, and police are looking for them. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.(Photo credit: NBC10)

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Philadelphia City Council approves $6.8 billion budget 1:25

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After two days of intense negotiations, Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker agreed on a $6.8 billion budget last night. They also approved a series of bills that clear the way for her HOME initiative for 30,000 units of affordable housing. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.…

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Parker, City Council agree to $6.8 billion budget 0:44

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The Philadelphia City Council has reached an agreement with Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration for a tentative $6.8 billion budget for 2026.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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Frankford Library, a cornerstone of the community, reopens after more than 2 years of renovations 1:12

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After about two and a half years of renovations, the Frankford Library is back up and running. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi was at the library’s grand reopening.

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