The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has opened a controversial new youth detention facility on the grounds of a men’s prison in Montgomery County. KYW's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.





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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has opened a controversial new youth detention facility <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/advocates-no-youth-detention-center-sci-phoenix">on the grounds of a men’s prison in Montgomery County</a>. KYW's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.
 
 
(Photo credit: Pennsylvania Department of Corrections)

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Philadelphians played a big part in getting break dancing into the Olympics this year - but <a href="https://apnews.com/article/2024-olympics-breaking-a3101ed263a9368bb33627931f5102f3">the results were not what they hoped</a>. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard explains what happened and what local breakers are saying about it.
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The subject is as significant as it is sensitive: how can women living in poverty be provided access to feminine hygiene? Officials in Montgomery County are trying to tackle this dilemma by expanding a program that distributes essential period products at no cost. KYW Newsradio’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details. 

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The subject is as significant as it is sensitive: how can women living in poverty be provided access to feminine hygiene? Officials in Montgomery County are trying to tackle this dilemma by <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/free-period-products-soon-available-at-all-montco-facilities">expanding a program</a> that distributes essential period products at no cost. KYW Newsradio’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details. 
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Levittown. Toms River. Tanney. Media. Add <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/local-sports/council-rock-little-league-world-series-mid-atlantic-vs-southwest">Council Rock Newtown</a> to the list of teams that have represented the Philadelphia area at the Little League World Series. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon spoke with members of the club about their run to Williamsport, and the group’s resiliency.
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Controversial youth detention center opens in Montco on the grounds of a men’s prison

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