The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is extending its rehab construction for several more months after workers found an "unforeseen structural issue" in the 120-year-old bridge's span.

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The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is extending its rehab construction for several more months after workers found an "unforeseen structural issue" in the 120-year-old bridge's span.
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‘Unforeseen structural issue’ delays rehab of New Hope-Lambertville Bridge

A "State of Chinese Americans" study shows discrimination as a major issue affecting their mental health. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.

A "State of Chinese Americans" study shows discrimination as a major issue affecting their mental health. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.

National survey of Chinese Americans shows negative effects of discrimination, mistreatment on mental health

A strike deadline is fast approaching that would impact the Port of Philadelphia and major ports along the East and Gulf coasts. It could send the price of produce and oil up. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin reports.

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A strike deadline is fast approaching that would impact the Port of Philadelphia and major ports along the East and Gulf coasts. It could send the price of produce and oil up. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin reports.
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Possible dockworkers strike could hinder Port of Philadelphia operations

Philadelphia police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 14-year-old girl in West Philadelphia Thursday night. The girl and her mother were crossing Haverford Avenue at 66th Street around 9:30 p.m. when a sedan going eastbound on Haverford Avenue struck the teen.

Her mother wasn't injured, but Inspector Michael Gormley said she was traumatized. “The mother was distraught, obviously. The daughter was knocked a significant distance and the mother had a hard time locating her,” he said. “We found the mother hysterical a few blocks away.”

Police are looking for a dark-colored — possibly charcoal — Mercedes sedan. They did not identify a license plate number.

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Philadelphia police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 14-year-old girl in West Philadelphia Thursday night. The girl and her mother were crossing Haverford Avenue at 66th Street around 9:30 p.m. when a sedan going eastbound on Haverford Avenue struck the teen.
Her mother wasn't injured, but Inspector Michael Gormley said she was traumatized. “The mother was distraught, obviously. The daughter was knocked a significant distance and the mother had a hard time locating her,” he said. “We found the mother hysterical a few blocks away.”
Police are looking for a dark-colored — possibly charcoal — Mercedes sedan. They did not identify a license plate number.
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‘Unforeseen structural issue’ delays rehab of New Hope-Lambertville Bridge

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