Sport climbing is returning to the Olympics this summer after debuting in Tokyo, and the competition is being revamped. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon went to a local rock climbing gym to see what climbers think of the event.

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Sport climbing is returning to the Olympics this summer after debuting in Tokyo, and the competition is being revamped. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon went to a local rock climbing gym to see what climbers think of the event.
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Sport climbing set to return to the Olympics for the second time

KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with founder of The Crescent Foundation Tahirah Austin-Muhammad, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was 6 years old. 





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KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with founder of The Crescent Foundation Tahirah Austin-Muhammad, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was 6 years old. 
 
 
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This Philly woman is dedicated to educating the community on sickle cell disease

KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with a state senator about new pieces of legislation moving in Trenton designed to help retain and recruit more volunteer first responders in Camden County. 







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KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with a state senator about new pieces of legislation moving in Trenton designed to help retain and recruit more volunteer first responders in Camden County. 
 
 
 
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3 bills advance to address firefighter shortage in Camden County

The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced Thursday that, starting Oct. 7, American Airlines passengers with a departing flight out of PHL will be able to park, check-in baggage, and clear security at Wilmington Airport before boarding a motorcoach to PHL.  

KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports.



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The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced Thursday that, starting Oct. 7, American Airlines passengers with a departing flight out of PHL will be able to park, check-in baggage, and clear security at Wilmington Airport before boarding a motorcoach to PHL.  
KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports.
 
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Sport climbing set to return to the Olympics for the second time

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