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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.
Can you read what is written on your dog's face? New research suggests some dog owners can read their pets' expressions.
By HughE Dillon.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is receiving a $22.4 million grant to help pay firefighters' salaries and reopen three fire companies.
All eastbound lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway are back open in Montgomery County after a tree fell Sunday night as rain moved across the Philadelphia region.
The Eagles lost to the Cowboys, 33-13, on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium, their second devastating loss in as many weeks as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
The Eagles lost to the Cowboys, 33-13, on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium, their second devastating loss in as many weeks as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
Rain will continue through the overnight hours from Sunday into Monday in the Philadelphia region and may change to snow in some places. Precipitation will end by mid-morning Monday.
Julie Platt will serve as the Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of Pennsylvania after Scott Bok resigned on Saturday, the university said.
Two Philadelphia police officers assigned to the Highway Patrol Unit and a man were shot during a shootout early Sunday morning in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is receiving a $22.4 million grant to help pay firefighters' salaries and reopen three fire companies.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is receiving a $22.4 million grant to help pay firefighters' salaries and reopen three fire companies.
Rain will continue through the overnight hours from Sunday into Monday in the Philadelphia region and may change to snow in some places. Precipitation will end by mid-morning Monday.
Julie Platt will serve as the Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of Pennsylvania after Scott Bok resigned on Saturday, the university said.
The festive outdoor market is making sure even more Latino-owned businesses are represented this year.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
Rain will continue through the overnight hours from Sunday into Monday in the Philadelphia region and may change to snow in some places. Precipitation will end by mid-morning Monday.
Heavy rain, gusty winds and possible flooding will impact the entire Delaware Valley region, and a Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday.
Detectives released doorbell video earlier this week of Gomez stealing deliveries from three different homes.
The woman was visiting a patient in the pediatric ICU when she pulled out a weapon and attacked three hospital workers, police said.
Bad memories from July's flash floods and why Christmas decorations need to be secured. How the Philly area is preparing for Sunday's expected storms.
Rain will continue through the overnight hours from Sunday into Monday in the Philadelphia region and may change to snow in some places. Precipitation will end by mid-morning Monday.
Heavy rain, gusty winds and possible flooding will impact the entire Delaware Valley region, and a Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday.
Temperatures are mild Friday and Saturday, but a storm is headed our way Sunday into Monday.
The Delaware Department of Correction said Mikel Paoletti escaped after obtaining a work pass to leave a correctional facility.
Accumulations will be fairly low, but some spots could pick up a few tenths of an inch up to half an inch western areas. Thursday's high temp will reach 43 with chills in the 30s, before temperatures rebound to the 50s Friday and Saturday.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Project CASK is holding an online art auction to raise money for research into the rare genetic disorder that affects fewer than 300 people worldwide.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
All eastbound lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway are back open in Montgomery County after a tree fell Sunday night as rain moved across the Philadelphia region.
A man was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 476 while checking on an unsecured load in his utility truck Friday, state police said.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
The Eagles lost to the Cowboys, 33-13, on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium, their second devastating loss in as many weeks as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
The Eagles and Cowboys are now tied atop the NFC East at 10-3.
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral that started the "Music City Miracle" and launched the Tennessee Titans' run to the franchise's lone Super Bowl appearance, has died.
After beating the Cowboys at home 28-23 last month, the Philadelphia Eagles need a win in Dallas Sunday night to hold onto first place in the NFC East and potentially clinch their spot in the playoffs.
Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he is staying in Southern California, signing a 10-year deal with the Boys in Blue.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Andrea Bocelli has released a statement on "health challenges" affecting his world-famous voice.
On Wednesday, Swift was named Time's 2023 Person of the Year. But this popstar has humble Pennsylvania roots and a community that was rooting her on from the very beginning.
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
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Sabriyaah Hines started Nail Couture by Bri when she was just 15 years old during the pandemic.
A celebrity barber who worked for the Roots for more than two decades is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time at Dobbins High School in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
Firefighters said the blaze began just after midnight on the 6000 block of North 12th Street. A man was killed, and a 60-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Researchers at George Washington University say that yes, you can read the expression on your dog's face and what they're trying to convey.
Hurts and Philadelphia's offense didn't score a touchdown in the 33-13 loss.
During his visit to Philadelphia Monday, President Joe Biden will announce that the city fire department is receiving a $22.4 million federal grant, the White House Press Office said Sunday.
Bill Kelly has everything you need to know for the current storm system hitting the Philadelphia region.