With prom season underway, can you top this? How about enlisting a beloved baseball superstar to help you ask that girl out. Haddonfield Memorial High School Student Jake Portella hits a home run when he asks Phillies fan Giulia Leonetti to Prom.

With prom season underway, can you top this? How about enlisting a beloved baseball superstar to help you ask that girl out. Haddonfield Memorial High School Student Jake Portella hits a home run when he asks Phillies fan Giulia Leonetti to Prom.

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Bryce Harper helps Haddonfield, NJ, high school student hit a grand slam ahead of Prom

New Jersey, known for its high cost of living, poses challenges for older residents looking to age in place. Several state agencies are working together to create an age-friendly guide to make living more affordable. More from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

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New Jersey, known for its high cost of living, poses challenges for older residents looking to age in place. Several state agencies are working together to create an age-friendly guide to make living more affordable. More from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.
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Agencies working to make New Jersey more age-friendly as senior population grows rapidly

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will meet in a two-game series on June 8 and 9 in London, England. Fans are looking forward to the trip across the pond, and experts say it’s a great way to promote Philly abroad. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt has more.

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The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will meet in a two-game series on June 8 and 9 in London, England. Fans are looking forward to the trip across the pond, and experts say it’s a great way to promote Philly abroad. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt has more.
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Officials hope Phillies games across the pond will spur tourism back on home turf

A dozen people were arrested in South Jersey after several fights broke out at an annual family-friendly event at Veterans Memorial Park in Camden County on Saturday. Eleven of those arrested were 18 years old or younger. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti has the latest.

A dozen people were arrested in South Jersey after several fights broke out at an annual family-friendly event at Veterans Memorial Park in Camden County on Saturday. Eleven of those arrested were 18 years old or younger. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti has the latest.

Bryce Harper helps Haddonfield, NJ, high school student hit a grand slam ahead of Prom

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