On a Tuesday morning edition of KYW Newsradio's "Minute with Merrill," KYW's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss the Eagles next opponent --- the Los Angeles Rams. They also talk about the tough news of the Eagles losing linebacker Nakobe Dean for the rest of the season.…

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A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, putting together a financial go bag in case of an emergency and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a rise in flu, RSV & COVID-19 hospitalizations over the holiday break. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits with Dr. Whitney Lyn & Dr. Sharon Welbel on the cold weather causing a surge in raspatory illnesses and more.

Some tips on why you should get a jump on ordering your seeds early!

Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region …

Activists trying to keep an arena away from Chinatown breathed a sigh of relief when the Sixers decided to stay in South Philly after all. But Comcast Spectacor will invest in a project that reimagines Market East. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports Chinatown’s business leaders want their views considered more earnestly this time around.…

The local pharmacy is becoming a thing of the past in many communities. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at the health impact in vulnerable communities.

Philly police are investigating a four-car crash in the Frankford section of the city that left a 5-year-old boy in critical condition. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)

New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought. A study published today in Nature Medicine finds that after age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia — if they live long enough. That's more than double older estimates. That risk translates i…

The holidays are over, but the giving spirit is here to stay… or at least that’s what those at the Philly Goat Project are hoping. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has the story.

Officials in Delaware County say they are working to keep Crozer-Chester Hospital running and hold a private equity firm responsible for any financial losses as Crozer’s parent company goes through bankruptcy. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has the details.(Photo credit: Crozer Health)

Authorities continue to look for three young pit bulls believed to be part of a pack of dogs who attacked and injured two men in Fairmount Park Friday morning.KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has more on the search.(photo credit: John McDevitt)

A Montgomery County man has pleaded guilty to ripping off dozens of customers for about a half million dollars, admitting that he took deposits to install home generators and electrical supplies, but then never did the work. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.Image credit: Getty Images

Court documents outline charges against 46-year-old Tara Carr. She’s accused of performing sexual acts on a boy between ages 13 and 16 multiple times from March to May of 2024 inside her SUV, often at Marlton Park in Pilesgrove, Salem County.KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details. (photo credit: Getty Images)…

Governor Maura Healey says she wants to tackle a big problem for renters, and their wallets, in her upcoming budget. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.Von WBZ-AM

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The Sixers have done an abrupt about-face on plans to build a new arena in Center City, confirming today they’ll be staying in South Philadelphia. The team announcing it will be going 50-50 with the Flyers’ owner, Comcast, on a new home. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

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It's the Monday morning after the Eagles advanced to the Divisional Round of the Playoff. In today's Minute with Merrill, KYW's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss the Eagles Wild Card Round victory over the Packers.

Prospect Medical Holdings, the company that runs Crozer-Chester and Taylor hospitals in Delaware County, has filed for bankruptcy. (Photo credit: Crozer Health)

Nearly half of credit cardholders are carrying debt and a lot of them have had it for at least one year. Emergencies are largely to blame.Photo Credit: Getty Images

A man shot a woman inside a boarding house in Frankford during an argument over loud music, police said. (Photo credit: NBC10)

The Philadelphia Zoo is closed to the public this month to make improvements, but you can still take a special behind-the-scenes tour.KYW’s John McDevitt reports.(photo credit: Philadelphia Zoo)

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Four Philadelphia police officers were injured while breaking up an illegal car meetup early Sunday.

Today, PennDOT will begin a project to shore up Routes 202 in King of Prussia and 29 in Chester County, which have been plagued with sinkholes.

In a stunning move, the Sixers have scrapped plans to build a new arena in Center City. They will instead partner with Comcast to build a new building at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

Dr. Brian McDonough says not consuming alcohol is ideal, but since we know that regular alcohol consumption — even moderate — can contribute to cancer, you should limit the amount of alcohol that you drink and don’t binge when you do.

Legendary boxer Joe Frazier, who lived in Philadelphia until his death in 2011, would have turned 81 Sunday. His family and friends came together to celebrate his legacy and the Eagles’ playoff run.KYW's Sunny Morgan was there. (photo credit: Sunny Morgan)

The 76ers will remain in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans to build a new arena in Center City, according to officials quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer.Image credit: Bill Streicher/Imagn Images

The recent snow storm turned the Boston Common into a winter wonderland, and patrons took advantage of the clear day to hit the Frog Pond ice rink. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Von WBZ-AM

The Eagles face the 7-seed Green Bay Packers in their first playoff game today in South Philly.And in the best news of the week, all of their key players will be available.Jalen Hurts formally cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Friday from his big hit against the Washington Commanders two weeks back.Rushing champion Saquon Barkley spoke with rep…

Two stories that are still developing—the fires in California and the death of fact-checking on social media platforms—may have a powerful impact on our region and the country. KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane has this commentary.Image credit: Getty Images

The Penn Museum is celebrating global cultures and ringing in the Chinese new year.Image credit: Getty Images

Most of us plan to watch today's Eagles-Packers game from our couch. And then there are the people who love to go to the games — and the pre-game tailgate rituals. KYW's Sunny Morgan is at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, where she met a cast of characters, including a couple guys who are spending their day smoking a whole pig.…

After winning three Super Bowl Championships as a player, Mike Vrabel set to return to the New England Patriots as new head coach. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Von WBZ-AM

The American Revolution began 250 years ago, and the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord is hosting commemoration events with a whole new look. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Von WBZ-AM

The Mass. GOP reelected Amy Carnevale as the party's Chairperson Saturday. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Von WBZ-AM

Thousands of Eagles fans either have or ave had season tickets over the years. Jim Montgomery, 45, of Oreland, Montgomery County, is one of them.He and his friends have 11 seats, and have had them since 2001, the early days of Donovan McNabb and Andy ReidImage credit: Jim Montgomery

A third of local businesses are predicting slightly less favorable business conditions in 2025, according to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank’s annual survey. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: Getty Images

“MJ the Musical” is at the Academy of Music, with one actor making his U.S. debut in the title role. KYW’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka spoke with the performer portraying Michael Jackson.Image credit: Matthew Murphy

MassDOT issues a warning of a text messaging scam impersonating a toll agency, EZDriveMA. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Von WBZ-AM

For former inmates, reentry into society isn't easy, but an area organization says studies show employment lessens their chances of relapsing and backsliding into committing more crimes. KYW Newsradio's Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more on that.(photo credit: Baker Industries)

In the waning days of his term, President Joe Biden’s administration issued sweeping deportation protections for immigrants from three countries in turmoil by extending their Temporary Protection Status in the U.S. until at least 2026.KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson spoke to two leaders in Philadelphia’s Venezuelan community about the extension and …

IBEW Local 98 and the Eagles Autism Foundation came together for a pep rally and fundraiser Friday to celebrate the Birds heading into Sunday's Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan was at the Navy Yard as fans cheered on their birds.(photo credit: Sunny Morgan)

Several inches of snow and more to come this weekend in Boston. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Von WBZ-AM

Resident physicians at Einstein Healthcare Network and Temple University Hospital voted to unionize last week, and their counterparts at other Philly health care systems will do the same in the coming days. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi spoke to a resident with Einstein after their labor victory.(Photo: On Nov. 21, 2024, physicians at four of Phil…

Grays Ferry residents were up to their shins in water Friday night after officials say a 16-inch water main broke.(photo credit: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)