New research finds Philadelphia’s population growth has largely to do with an influx of immigrants who have made the city their home over the past two decades.

KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more.

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New research finds Philadelphia’s population growth has largely to do with an influx of immigrants who have made the city their home over the past two decades.
KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more.
(Photo Credit: Sean Pavone/Getty Images)

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Pew report: Latino, Asian populations increase in Philadelphia

Damian Ponzio of Delco doesn't just have an impressive Phillies cap collection of over 150 hats, he also writes little notes of what happened to him on each day that he wears them and tucks them in the caps. 

“In that span, I met my wife [Jill], got married, had two kids [Josh and Carli],” said Ponzio. “So all of those are recorded in the hats, which is kinda cool."

Hear more about Philadelphia's Sports Fan of the Week, Dave Ponzio, from KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram.

Damian Ponzio of Delco doesn't just have an impressive Phillies cap collection of over 150 hats, he also writes little notes of what happened to him on each day that he wears them and tucks them in the caps. 
“In that span, I met my wife [Jill], got married, had two kids [Josh and Carli],” said Ponzio. “So all of those are recorded in the hats, which is kinda cool."
Hear more about Philadelphia's Sports Fan of the Week, Dave Ponzio, from KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram.

Phillies fan uses epic baseball cap collection to keep record of his life

The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting investments in Israel after the "boycott, divest and sanction" movement gained steam at pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, including Penn, in the spring. Next the bill will advance to the House. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting investments in Israel after the "boycott, divest and sanction" movement gained steam at pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, including Penn, in the spring. Next the bill will advance to the House. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill aimed at 'boycott, divest, sanction' movement

Libraries in Burlington County are forgiving late fees for overdue books, and late fees are gone for good starting July 1. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story.

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Libraries in Burlington County are forgiving late fees for overdue books, and late fees are gone for good starting July 1. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story.
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Pew report: Latino, Asian populations increase in Philadelphia

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