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  07:23am, 11/07/09
News Summary
SEPTA Strike Could End Today
The transit strike could be over by Saturday night as Governor Ed Rendell announced negotiators from both sides have a tentative agreement.
If Strike Ends, It Will Take Hours to Restore Full Service
So if and when there's a SEPTA settlement, when would service resume? SEPTA officials say getting back up to speed would take quite some time.
 
 
Concern Grows After 8 Recent Fires In Doylestown Boro
Given a series of suspicious fires, there is growing concern in Doylestown Borough that the person responsible may strike again.
Local Doctor Seeing Fewer Cases of Swine Flu at CHOP
With swine flu spreading through the Delaware Valley at quite a pace, it may be comforting for parents to hear that the number of cases coming through the E.R. at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is actually down. 
24-Hour Food Bank in SW Phila. Runs Through Sunday
A community activist in Southwest Philadelphia is holding a 24 hour food drive, starting at noon on Saturday, to collect items for holiday food baskets for the needy.
Positively Philadelphia: Area Authors With Great Ideas
There are many authors from our area, and today we talk with two of them who offer you some help and advice.
S. Jersey Congressman Ready to Fight for USPS Facility
Congressman Rob Andrews says he'll go to court if necessary to keep a USPS distribution facility open. Hundreds of jobs are at risk.
Bucks County Plans To Vaccinate Students for H1N1
Health officials in Bucks County will be setting up mass vaccination clinics in all 13 school districts starting next week.
Christmas Comes Early at South Jersey Mall
Hard to believe but the holiday shopping season and visits with Santa are already well underway at one South Jersey mall.
Fox 29 Street Closures Irk Old City Business Owners
Business owners in Old City are annoyed at Fox 29 and the city for closing off Market Street during the Septa strike.
Ex-offenders Cleanup North Philadelphia
Groups of ex-offenders and people in recovery are involved in a neighborhood cleanup in North Philadelphia.
Heather Saler Lung Cancer Walk This Saturday
Hundreds are expected to gather along the Cooper River in Pennsauken Saturday morning to raise money for lung cancer research.
Jury Selection Underway for Alleged Cop Killer
In three days, only a handful of jurors has been selected so far for the trial of a man charged with the murder of a Philadelphia police officer in 2007 .
Verizon's New 'Droid' vs. Apple's iPhone
Because all the marketing for Verizon's new 'Droid' smartphone is about comparing it to the iPhone, let's do a tale of the tape.
Teenager Shot on School Bus in West Philadelphia
A teenager is in stable condition after being shot Friday morning on a school bus in West Philadelphia. A suspect, another teen, is in custody.
Septa Strike Having Adverse Affect on Business in City
Forget window shopping for many who depend on Septa to get around. Center city merchants are getting less floor traffic.
Large Corporations Receive Shipments of H1N1 Vaccine
The latest concern surrounding the H1N1 vaccine is that it is getting in the hands of large employers, including wall street banks, financial institutions -- Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have received shipments.
Benefit Concert for Project Home in Center City on Saturday
A benefit event on Saturday in center city will celebrate Philadelphia's homeless - what is happening and how the public can get involved.
Phila. Council Wants Autumn Leaf Collection to Resume
During an early round of budget cuts, Mayor Nutter slashed funding for the annual mechanical leaf collection.  The service, offered in about ten percent of the city, costs the city $400,000 a year.
Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Dealing with Mass Transit Snafus
This week, says KYW's Jay Lloyd, the SEPTA transit strike here at home can be a jarring reminder that a getaway trip can also have transportation pitfalls.
Latest Podcasts
This Morning's Top Stories Fri 11-6-09
KYW's Ed Abrams has the top stories to start your day. (5:55)
Soldier Was Shooter At Ft. Hood
An military official gives an update on Thursday afternoon's mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (5:11)
Statement From Transit Union
Transport Workers Union 234 president Willie Brown makes a statement regarding the SEPTA contract negotiations and Mayor Nutter's involvement. (5:35)
Ask The Mayor for 11/4/09
KYW city hall bureau chief Mike Dunn presents Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter questions from KYW listeners about the SEPTA strike, paying for a possible World Series parade and recycling in bars. (7:15)
Chris Christie Victory Speech
Republican Chris Christie, New Jersey's governor-elect, delivers his victory speech Tuesday night to supporters in Parsippany. (15:57)
Nutter Angered By SEPTA Strike
Speaking to city hall bureau chief Mike Dunn, Mayor Michael Nutter reacted angrily to the decision by the Transport Workers' Union to walk off the job early Tuesday morning. (6:50)
Gov. Rendell On SEPTA Strike
During a Tuesday morning conference call Gov. Edward G. Rendell commented and answered questions about the SEPTA strike. (16:14)
 
 
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