The holidays are around the corner, and that means retailers will be offering promotions for credit cards. But economists say annual percentage rates have hit all-time highs. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.

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The holidays are around the corner, and that means retailers will be offering promotions for credit cards. But economists say annual percentage rates have hit all-time highs. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.
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Bankrate study shows average interest rates for retail cards have hit record highs

In a move that surprised union leaders, New Jersey Republicans are now backing efforts to ban smoking at Atlantic City casinos.

KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story.

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In a move that surprised union leaders, New Jersey Republicans are now backing efforts to ban smoking at Atlantic City casinos.
KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story.
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Long-time union efforts to ban smoking in NJ casinos now gaining bipartisan support

Philadelphia’s affordable housing program, “Turn the Key,” just celebrated its 100th closing but it became clear to City Council that many more are on the way. 

KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

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Philadelphia’s affordable housing program, “Turn the Key,” just celebrated its 100th closing but it became clear to City Council that many more are on the way. 
KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.
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City council approves transfer of dozens of vacant sites to ‘Turn The Key’ affordable housing program

A King of Prussia man who police say tried to kidnap his estranged wife in a Walmart parking lot, with plans to rape and murder her, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. More from KYW's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.

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A King of Prussia man who police say tried to kidnap his estranged wife in a Walmart parking lot, with plans to rape and murder her, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. More from KYW's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.
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Bankrate study shows average interest rates for retail cards have hit record highs

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