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Supporters of the proposed legislation being considered by Philadelphia City Council believe it would improve quality of life.
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Raymond Strickland brings Emmy Award-winning reporting skills to Philadelphia. He is a natural storyteller who is happiest with a camera in his hands and a story about people to tell.
Legendary call letters keep highlighting Ray's resume. Now he is proud to be adding the iconic "KYW" to his list of storytelling homes. Last it was WWJ Detroit, WMAR Baltimore, WKYC Cleveland and KDSK St. Louis. All this after starting at KXMB in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Little did Raymond know that his first job would place him at the center of the country's most prominent stories and launch his career. He led the coverage of the Standing Rock Protest, North Dakota's boom-to-bust oil rush, Trump politics, blizzards and tornados. And through each story, his multi-skilled journalism work just kept getting better.
Ray's mentors, colleagues and bosses all describe him as dedicated, pure and driven. His stories back them up as he works to deliver sharp live shots, driven stories, and always strong content.
He is a Northeast Ohio native. He was born and raised in Akron, or what he likes to call "Home of LeBron James." Ray earned his degree in broadcast journalism at Kent State University.
When he's not adding to your daily dose of news, he's working out at the local gym, playing basketball, or watching his favorite teams now adding the 76ers, Phillies and Eagles to his list of favorites.
Supporters of the proposed legislation being considered by Philadelphia City Council believe it would improve quality of life.
A 74-year-old crossing guard in the Burlington City School District has died after he was struck by a vehicle Friday morning near Burlington City High School, police said.
Heavy winds caused power outages, travel delays, and early dismissals in the Philadelphia region on Thursday.
While there were some lengthy lines and wait times, travelers flying out of PHL on Sunday said spending the holiday with loved ones made it all worth it.
Power was restored at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday after dozens of flights were delayed due to a power outage in Terminal D causing several flights to move to different gates.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
The labor of love on Thanksgiving is a year-round, six-days-a-week effort for the Philadelphia nonprofit to feed homeless and hungry families.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
On World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, families gathered in Philadelphia to remember their loved ones and advocate for change.
A police officer was rushed to the hospital after responding to a domestic incident in Pottstown Friday afternoon, the Montgomery County DA's office said.
Philadelphia police believe two separate mass shootings over the summer are connected due to them being promoted on social media.
Fallen officer Charles Knox was honored with a plaque near where he was killed in 1992. The plaque appears to have been removed, police say.
Low-hanging wildfire smoke set off alarms and carbon monoxide detectors Sunday as fire danger remains "extreme" across New Jersey.
With rain expectations after a dry period, AAA warns it could cause some dangerous road conditions.