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Some reporters stand by their word, but Bykofsky takes his to heart, or, better, yet his stomach.
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Chris discussed the aftermath of the Brussels terror attack, Philadelphia's preparation against terrorism, and last night's primary results. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:00 about the Brussels attack and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the increased security in Philadelphia following Brussels and the demotion of a deputy in the District Attorney's office.
Columnist Stu Bykofsky suspects undocumented immigrants to use an ID recently proposed in Philadelphia City Council to vote.
Rich discussed the latest GOP poll numbers, Carly Fiorina's endorsement of Ted Cruz and Mitt Romney reads Donald Trump mean tweets. Rich also discussed Bernie Sanders win in Michigan, the latest with Hillary Clinton's email scandal and Trump's foul language. Rich spoke with Columnist Stu Bykofsky at 3:50pm and BloombergView Science columnist Faye Flam at 4:20pm.
The owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and their website has announced he has donated the news organizations to a newly created nonprofit institute.
Rich discussed the latest on the alleged murder of a woman in San Francisco by an illegal immigrant, former Virginia Senator Jim Webb's announcement that he is running for President, and a Florida man being sentenced to 30 months in prison for having sex on the beach. He also talked with Greg Piper from the College Fix, Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Christine Flowers and Brandon McGinley from the PA Family Institute.
Rich discussed an illegal immigrant killing a woman in San Francisco, a family accused of stealing items from bags left on the beach, and the US Women's soccer team winning the World Cup. He talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News, Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation, and Christopher Rabb from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Rich reviews the latest Presidential campaign declarations, the Duggars interview with Megyn Kelly and a lunch lady being fired in Colorado for giving children free lunches. He spoke with Richard Long, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania's District Attorney Association, Jillian Kay Melchior from National Review, Matt Kittle from watchdog.org, and Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Christine Flowers.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia, representing about 445 workers, have authorized the union's executive board, by a vote of 263-15, to begin strike preparations.
The contract negotiations involve workers at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Daily News, and Philly.com.
Rich discussed the latest report on the investigation into the VA, a teacher apologizing for having her class send get well letters to Mumia Abu-Jamal, and the Phillies selling tickets on Groupon. He also spoke with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Polaneczky from the Philadelphia Daily News and Michelle Singleton from the Washington Post.
Legendary Philadelphia sports columnist Stan Hochman passed away at age 86.
Rich analyzed two cases of teachers having sex with students in New Jersey, Governor Tom Wolf's latest budget proposal, and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's assertions that Republicans are racist for holding up a confirmation vote on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch. He also talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has been the subject of a grand jury probe into whether she leaked information from a prior grand jury. Now, she is fighting back via the web.
The Philadelphia Daily News reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for a 2009 series on police corruption is in the uncomfortable position of challenging the credibility of one of their own sources.
Chris talks to Chaka Fattah Jr about his indictment on Fraud Charges at 7:00, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00, Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg at 8:20, and welcomes in the Piazza Pet of the Week at 8:35.
Chris discusses the aftermath of baseball's trading deadline, which saw the Phillies make no moves, Senator Mark Udall of Colorado calling for the resignation of CIA Director John Brennan and State Senator Daylin Leach's trip to Colorado to assess their legalization of marijuana. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday at 7:00 and CBS 3's Beasley Reece at 8:00.
Reacting to the death of his partner and Inquirer co-owner Lewis Katz, Gerry Lenfest says the world lost a special man.
A faction of co-owners led by Lewis Katz and Gerry Lenfest agreed to pay $88 million for control of the parent company that owns the Philadelphia "Inquirer" and "Daily News."
A closed-door auction is scheduled Tuesday to determine the future of Philadelphia's two largest newspapers.
The bidding will start at $77 million. That's the minimum figure the three-person faction led by George Norcross and his rivals, Lewis Katz and Gerry Lenfest have pledged.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for the region through 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
The Diocese of Camden in South Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to more than 300 survivors who were sexually abused by clergy members.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration filed an appeal after a judge ordered slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site to be returned.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for the region through 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
Philadelphia city councilmembers pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington for details on his plan to close 20 schools.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
As investigators find leads and track down persons of interest or suspects in the Nancy Guthrie case, experts said cell data will be used to corroborate other important pieces of evidence.
The Diocese of Camden in South Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to more than 300 survivors who were sexually abused by clergy members.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a foggy Wednesday.
The Trump administration filed an appeal Tuesday after a judge ordered slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia to be returned.
In the past month, police said there were multiple assaults in South Philly, where the victims were punched and kicked and had either their money, wallets or e-bikes stolen.
A member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band was surprised with a Philadelphia City Council proclamation Tuesday night after becoming the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
The proposal calls for a $180 million trust fund to be established for the survivors of the abuse.