The Pennsylvania Senate is trying to keep kids off cellphones during classes by launching a pilot program that would lock phones in bags during school hours. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.

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The Pennsylvania Senate is trying to keep kids off cellphones during classes by launching a pilot program that would lock phones in bags during school hours. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.
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Pa. Senate passes bill that would encourage school districts to lock up students' phones during school hours

Camaraderie between Philadelphia sports fans can last generations. But that bond needs to start somewhere, and for siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, it’s already begun. KYW's Dave Uram has more on KYW's Philly Sports Fans of the Week.







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Camaraderie between Philadelphia sports fans can last generations. But that bond needs to start somewhere, and for siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, it’s already begun. KYW's Dave Uram has more on KYW's Philly Sports Fans of the Week.
 
 
 
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A new center providing resources and services for children and young adults with autism is opening up in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

KYW's Shara Dae Howard got a one-on-one tour of the ABA Centers of Pennsylvania just ahead of their July 16 grand opening.



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A new center providing resources and services for children and young adults with autism is opening up in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
KYW's Shara Dae Howard got a one-on-one tour of the ABA Centers of Pennsylvania just ahead of their July 16 grand opening.
 
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New autism care center to open in Wayne, Pa. this month

Philly’s Caribbean community is banding together to provide relief and resources to their home islands hit by Hurricane Beryl this past week.

 KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan spoke with two community leaders about their efforts.





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Philly’s Caribbean community is banding together to provide relief and resources to their home islands hit by <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/national/beryl-set-to-strengthen-on-approach-to-texas-due-to-hot-ocean-temperatures">Hurricane Beryl </a>this past week.
 KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan spoke with two community leaders about their efforts.
 
 
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Pa. Senate passes bill that would encourage school districts to lock up students' phones during school hours

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