Money that should be used to build low-income homes in Philadelphia doesn't always get spent on housing. City Council passed two bills this session that seek to change that. It's not clear if Mayor Cherelle Parker will sign them. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Money that should be used to build low-income homes in Philadelphia doesn't always get spent on housing. City Council passed two bills this session that seek to change that. It's not clear if Mayor Cherelle Parker will sign them. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.
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Philadelphia City Council seeks to adjust how money is paid to and spent from the Housing Trust Fund

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s program to “deep clean” the city, this summer, is in its fourth week and she says it’s on track to clean every block in the city by the end of August. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s program to “deep clean” the city, this summer, is in its fourth week and she says it’s on track to clean every block in the city by the end of August. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.
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Philadelphia mayor says crews cleaned 4,000 blocks in the first three weeks of her citywide cleanup program

Screening tests are becoming a big part of your doctor’s visit. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at the trend.

Screening tests are becoming a big part of your doctor’s visit. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at the trend.

Medical Report: Screening tests and doctor’s visits

The FDA says Bimbo Bakeries, based in Horsham, Montgomery County, is doing a disservice to millions of people with food allergies. It is telling the company to stop putting allergen warning labels on foods like Thomas' English Muffins and Entenmann's baked goods when they don't contain any allergens. KYW's Tim Jimenez joins us live from Horsham.

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The FDA says Bimbo Bakeries, based in Horsham, Montgomery County, is doing a disservice to millions of people with food allergies. It is telling the company to stop putting allergen warning labels on foods like Thomas' English Muffins and Entenmann's baked goods when they don't contain any allergens. KYW's Tim Jimenez joins us live from Horsham.
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Philadelphia City Council seeks to adjust how money is paid to and spent from the Housing Trust Fund

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