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Meek Mill and Questlove
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Mike Dougherty
February 11, 2020 - 12:55 pm

Meek Mill, DaBaby, Summer Walker to headline Roots Picnic

The annual Roots Picnic has released its 2020 lineup. Meek Mill will headline. Read more here.
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Mark Abrams
February 11, 2020 - 8:09 am

Health officials investigate possible case of Wuhan coronavirus in Philly

The Philadelphia Health Department says it's investigating a possible case of the Wuhan coronavirus. Forthcoming lab test results will confirm whether or not the person has the infection. Read more here.
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Police say a man is in custody for killing two of his relatives early Tuesday morning in West Oak Lane.
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KYW Staff
February 11, 2020 - 7:04 am

Police: Man charged after admitting to killing father, brother in West Oak Lane

Police say a man is in custody for killing his father and brother early Tuesday morning in West Oak Lane. Read more here.
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People gather for a rally against crime in South Philadelphia.
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Andrew Kramer
February 10, 2020 - 9:32 pm

In South Philadelphia, residents rally against recent uptick in crime

There's concern in South Philadelphia right now after a recent uptick in crime, pushing the community to come together Monday night for a "Stand up South Philly" rally with the hopes of finding a solution. Read more here.
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People watching a movie.
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Shara Dae Howard
February 10, 2020 - 6:39 pm

At the Philadelphia Film Society, a special screening of Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X'

At the Philadelphia Film Society, Black History Month continues with a one-time screening of a Spike Lee classic. Read more here.
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Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro announces the state is suing Juul at Radnor High School.
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Justin Udo
February 10, 2020 - 4:54 pm

Pennsylvania officials take Juul to court in effort to keep products away from teens

The Pennsylvania attorney general's office sued electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. on Monday over how its products are marketed and sold to teenagers. Read more here.
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Residents in the Philadelphia area are receiving a mailing from the Republican National Committee that came under fire nationally because of its resemblance to the U.S. Census form.
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Jim Melwert
February 10, 2020 - 1:51 pm

Bucks, Montco residents getting survey criticized for imitating US Census form

A mailing from the Republican National Committee, which came under fire nationally because of its resemblance to the U.S. Census form, is now raising eyebrows up in the Philadelphia area. Read more here.
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Kristen Johanson
February 10, 2020 - 1:10 pm

2 stabbed outside Chickie’s & Pete’s in South Philadelphia

Two men are severely injured after being stabbed outside Chickie’s & Pete’s in South Philadelphia Sunday night. Read more here.
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Mobile app planning
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Shara Dae Howard
February 10, 2020 - 12:58 pm

City commissioner hopes app designed to ease voting will draw young voters

Newly elected City Commissioner Omar Sabir believes an app that would make voting easier is exactly what Philadelphia needs to bring young voters out to the polls. So he is leading the charge to build and launch one. Read more here.
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KYW Newsradio anchor Brandon Brooks in the state-of-the-art air studio at KYW Newsradio's new home in the RADIO.COM World Headquarters.
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KYW Staff
February 10, 2020 - 11:00 am

New studios, new partners: A new era for KYW Newsradio

KYW Newsradio begins a new era Monday afternoon when it begins broadcasting from its new home, the RADIO.COM World Headquarters along the Schuylkill River in Center City. Read more here.
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