A plan is coming together to get the city of Chester out of bankruptcy. 

But as KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, the city’s largest creditor says they’ve been left out of those talks for those plans, and they fear retirees may lose their benefits.

(Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio)

A plan is coming together to get the city of Chester out of bankruptcy. 
But as KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, the city’s largest creditor says they’ve been left out of those talks for those plans, and they fear retirees may lose their benefits.
(Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio)

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Chester's retirees not part of city bankruptcy talks, fear losing benefits

A woman was walking her dog on the Schuylkill River Trail on a lovely Labor Day, when the dog took off and jumped into the river. Luckily two people nearby teamed up to catch the dog, Bentley. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has the full story of this daring rescue.

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A woman was walking her dog on the Schuylkill River Trail on a lovely Labor Day, when the dog took off and jumped into the river. Luckily two people nearby <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/two-men-jump-into-schuylkill-river-to-rescue-runaway-dog">teamed up to catch the dog</a>, Bentley. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has the full story of this daring rescue.
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Early this week, ads started showing up at bus stops in Philadelphia that made it look like the Eagles were endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign. Very quickly, the Eagles stated that they did not sponsor the ads and they are not endorsing any candidate, and the city says they did not approve the ads, either. So how did they get there? KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti looked into it.

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Early this week, <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-eagles-disavow-counterfeit-political-ads">ads started showing up at bus stops</a> in Philadelphia that made it look like the Eagles were endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign. Very quickly, the Eagles stated that they did not sponsor the ads and they are not endorsing any candidate, and the city says they did not approve the ads, either. So how did they get there? KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti looked into it.
Listen to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week In Philly</a> on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio">KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

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With the saga surrounding the 76ers’ proposal for a new arena trickling across state lines, New Jersey officials continue to dig in, making increasingly aggressive gestures to lure the NBA franchise to the Camden waterfront. KYW Newsradio South Jersey Reporter Mike Dougherty shares what he’s heard about the state’s pitch, and how leaders on the other side of the Delaware River are countering. 

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With the saga surrounding the 76ers’ proposal for a new arena trickling across state lines, New Jersey officials continue to dig in, making <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/76ers-arena-camden-new-jersey-proposal">increasingly aggressive gestures</a> to lure the NBA franchise to the Camden waterfront. KYW Newsradio South Jersey Reporter Mike Dougherty shares what he’s heard about the state’s pitch, and how leaders on the other side of the Delaware River are countering. 
Listen to<a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71"> The Week In Philly</a> on<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio"> KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

Chester's retirees not part of city bankruptcy talks, fear losing benefits

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