As the need for toys and feeding programs increases, The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden is trying to keep up with demand to ensure a wonderful holiday season for all. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

As the need for toys and feeding programs increases, The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden is trying to keep up with demand to ensure a wonderful holiday season for all. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Salvation Army center in Camden puts out call for volunteers, donations this holiday season

Aside from bad weather or a sunburn, the only other thing that could spoil a summer trip to the shore is losing a cherished personal item in the sand. For over a decade, metal detecting recovery specialist Matt St. Germain has helped people recover these valuables. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt finds out the keys to St. Germain’s success, and why he doesn't charge for his services. 

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Aside from bad weather or a sunburn, the only other thing that could spoil a summer trip to the shore is losing a cherished personal item in the sand. For over a decade, metal detecting recovery specialist Matt St. Germain has helped people recover these valuables. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt finds out the keys to St. Germain’s success, and why he doesn't charge for his services. 
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The Week in Philly: Jersey man helps shore-goers find lost items…for free

New Jersey Transit’s River Line has been a mess, with commuters complaining of regular delays and cancellations over the past few weeks. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo digs in to find out what’s behind this, and gives us a look at the new rail cars and an updated way to pay coming to SEPTA.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/nj-transit-river-line-trains-delayed-canceled">New Jersey Transit’s River Line</a> has been a mess, with commuters complaining of regular delays and cancellations over the past few weeks. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo digs in to find out what’s behind this, and gives us a look at the <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-board-considers-new-el-cars-market-frankford-line">new rail cars</a> and an <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-adds-apple-express-for-faster-mobile-fare-payments">updated way to pay</a> coming to SEPTA.
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The Week in Philly: Commuter woes on the River Line, changes coming for SEPTA

69% of African Americans do not know how to swim. The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon — the country’s first Black-owned swim club founded in 1959 — wants to change that by offering free lessons for all kids as young as 3 months old. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us about their No Child Will Drown In Our Town initiative.

Hear more on the history of the Nile Swim Club here.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

69% of African Americans do not know how to swim. The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon — the country’s first Black-owned swim club founded in 1959 — wants to change that by offering free lessons for all kids as young as 3 months old. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us about their <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/nile-swim-club-yeadon-delco-free-lessons-ncwdot-aqua">No Child Will Drown In Our Town initiative</a>.
Hear more on the history of the Nile Swim Club <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71/episodes/the-fascinating-history-and-promising-future-of-the-nile-swim-club-ab623">here</a>.
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Salvation Army center in Camden puts out call for volunteers, donations this holiday season

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