Next week’s Republican National Convention is halfway across the country from Pennsylvania, but the all-important swing state is certainly expected to factor into how the GOP presents its platform entering the height of the 2024 presidential election season. Before heading out to Milwaukee to cover the event, KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert previews its stakes.

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Next week’s Republican National Convention is halfway across the country from Pennsylvania, but the all-important swing state is certainly expected to factor into how the GOP presents its platform entering the height of the 2024 presidential election season. Before heading out to Milwaukee to cover the event, KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert previews its stakes.
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The Week in Philly: How Pennsylvania factors into the Republican National Convention

Nearly 2 dozen Pennsylvania counties, including Chester County, are under a disaster emergency after Debby battered the region with heavy rain.

Governor Shapiro says the declaration will cut the red tape, and allow the state to help when assistance is requested.

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Nearly 2 dozen Pennsylvania counties, including Chester County, are under a disaster emergency after Debby battered the region with heavy rain.
Governor Shapiro says the declaration will cut the red tape, and allow the state to help when assistance is requested.
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Flooding hits Chester County hard as remnants of Tropical Storm Debby pass through

For most people, dodgeball was a defining activity of youth in gym class or at camp. But for a group of young professionals in Philadelphia, playing and mastering the sport (yes, sport) is serious business. And one is going to Austria to compete for a world championship.

KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer went to a practice to find out more.

(Photo Credit: Brian Seltzer/KYW Newsradio)

For most people, dodgeball was a defining activity of youth in gym class or at camp. But for a group of young professionals in Philadelphia, playing and mastering the sport (yes, sport) is serious business. And one is going to Austria to compete for a world championship.
KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer went to a practice to find out more.
(Photo Credit: Brian Seltzer/KYW Newsradio)

Meet the military vet running a dodgeball league in Philly and going to Europe to compete for world championship

A new K-9 just started on the job at the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey. The German short-haired pointer, Walt, is working double duty, searching out electronics and serving as a therapy dogs for kids who come in to make statements. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty tells us all about the loveable, hard-working pup.

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 <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/south-jersey-k-9-sniff-out-electronics-comfort-kids">new K-9 just started on the job at the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office</a> in New Jersey. The German short-haired pointer, Walt, is working double duty, searching out electronics and serving as a therapy dogs for kids who come in to make statements. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty tells us all about the loveable, hard-working pup.
Listen to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week In Philly</a> live on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio">KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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