After finding three city departments going around required bidding procedures and others failing to set a dollar limit on some contracts, putting taxpayers at risk, Philadelphia’s city controller is recommending new measures to keep city departments from abusing no-bid contracts. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

After finding three city departments going around required bidding procedures and others failing to set a dollar limit on some contracts, putting taxpayers at risk, Philadelphia’s city controller is recommending new measures to keep city departments from abusing no-bid contracts. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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Philadelphia controller recommends stronger checks after finding abuse of no-bid contracts among city departments

Since Israel began to counter a Hamas attack in October, health officials in Gaza say more than 95,000 Palestinians have been wounded or maimed and nearly all medical facilities destroyed. Some are coming to the US for help.

KYW’s Matt Coughlin spoke with one mother whose life has been a nightmare since October 7th.

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Since Israel began to counter a Hamas attack in October, health officials in Gaza say more than 95,000 Palestinians have been wounded or maimed and nearly all medical facilities destroyed. Some are coming to the US for help.
KYW’s Matt Coughlin spoke with one mother whose life has been a nightmare since October 7th.
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How one Palestinian mother's life was uprooted after Oct. 7

Philly’s African-American Museum debuted its new exhibition called “Shared Vision,” featuring art from the personal collection of actress CCH Pounder, who joined the museum in a community conversation. 

KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan got a chance to speak with the award-winning actress about the exhibition.

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Philly’s African-American Museum debuted its new exhibition called “Shared Vision,” featuring art from the personal collection of actress CCH Pounder, who joined the museum in a community conversation. 
KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan got a chance to speak with the award-winning actress about the exhibition.
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African-American Museum partners with actress CCH Pounder for 'Shared Vision' exhibit

Despite all the efforts focused on younger voters, senior citizens continue to have the highest turn-out in elections. 

Philadelphia officials are trying to make sure as many older voters as possible have the chance to cast their ballots with a new initiative. 

KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports...

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Despite all the efforts focused on younger voters, senior citizens continue to have the highest turn-out in elections. 
Philadelphia officials are trying to make sure as many older voters as possible have the chance to cast their ballots with a new initiative. 
KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports...
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Philadelphia controller recommends stronger checks after finding abuse of no-bid contracts among city departments

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