Upper Macungie police say shortly after noon Friday employees at Sharp Packaging were experiencing nausea, vomiting and headaches. Police say 54 of the 100 employees who work in the building were taken to local hospitals for evaluation. More now from KYW's Al Gnoza. 



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Upper Macungie police say shortly after noon Friday employees at Sharp Packaging were experiencing nausea, vomiting and headaches. Police say 54 of the 100 employees who work in the building were taken to local hospitals for evaluation. More now from KYW's Al Gnoza. 
 
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Aside from bad weather or a sunburn, the only other thing that could spoil a summer trip to the shore is losing a cherished personal item in the sand. For over a decade, metal detecting recovery specialist Matt St. Germain has helped people recover these valuables. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt finds out the keys to St. Germain’s success, and why he doesn't charge for his services. 
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New Jersey Transit’s River Line has been a mess, with commuters complaining of regular delays and cancellations over the past few weeks. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo digs in to find out what’s behind this, and gives us a look at the new rail cars and an updated way to pay coming to SEPTA.

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<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/nj-transit-river-line-trains-delayed-canceled">New Jersey Transit’s River Line</a> has been a mess, with commuters complaining of regular delays and cancellations over the past few weeks. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo digs in to find out what’s behind this, and gives us a look at the <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-board-considers-new-el-cars-market-frankford-line">new rail cars</a> and an <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-adds-apple-express-for-faster-mobile-fare-payments">updated way to pay</a> coming to SEPTA.
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69% of African Americans do not know how to swim. The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon — the country’s first Black-owned swim club founded in 1959 — wants to change that by offering free lessons for all kids as young as 3 months old. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us about their No Child Will Drown In Our Town initiative.

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69% of African Americans do not know how to swim. The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon — the country’s first Black-owned swim club founded in 1959 — wants to change that by offering free lessons for all kids as young as 3 months old. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us about their <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/nile-swim-club-yeadon-delco-free-lessons-ncwdot-aqua">No Child Will Drown In Our Town initiative</a>.
Hear more on the history of the Nile Swim Club <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71/episodes/the-fascinating-history-and-promising-future-of-the-nile-swim-club-ab623">here</a>.
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Dozens of Sharp Packaging employees hospitalized after reports of chemical odors in building

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