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 decision to rest starters, including Saquon Barkley, Sunday against the Giants.

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Setting a financial New Year's resolution, using a credit card to help fund your 2025 vacation and tips from an emergency room doctor on how to avoid the E-R ton New Year's Eve.

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2024 has been a whirlwind year. In Philadelphia, a new 76ers arena in Center City was approved after a long fight. Mayor Parker made a big push to clean up Kensington. Saquon Barkley exploded on the field with the Eagles. Wrestlemania took over the city, and the Kelce family took over just about all forms of entertainment. This week and next, we’re…

This week's guest is Alisa Kaplan, the Executive Director for "Reform for Illinois", a nonpartisan research and advocacy organization. Looking back on 2024, there are many historical and pivotal moments in politics, which is discussed with Alisa in this episode. Across major Chicago political events, and nationwide events, there is much to be refle…

A fire in an apartment building in New Castle County, Delaware sent five people to the hospital, including two babies. (Photo credit: Christiana Fire Department)

Several men shot at a group of people waiting outside a music venue in Queens, New York, last night, injuring 10 people. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Two of the victims of the truck attack in New Orleans were Princeton grads who played on the football team. One of them was killed. The other victim, who’s from Lansdale, Montgomery County, is hospitalized. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live in Lansdale with the story. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)…

Most of us think about having a healthy heart when we are adults, but the choices we make as children — or the choices our parents make for us — can have major lifelong impacts. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 30 other revelers. The suspect was killed in a shootout with police.Image credit: MATTHEW HINTON/AFP via Getty Images…

Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.Image credit: WADE VANDERVORT/AFP via Getty Images…

It was a big party on South Broad Streetas thousand celebrated New Year’s Day at the 124th Philadelphia Mummers Parade. KYW’s John McDevitt was among the crowd.

Authorities in Las Vegas are investigating after a Tesla 'Cybertruck' exploded on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada. Investigators say they're considering it as a possible act of terror. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said it was investigating a fire at the entrance to the tower. Officials say the driver pulled int…

It’s New Year’s Day in Philadelphia and that means the mummers are parading on South Broad Street. KYW’s John McDevitt joins us live from the parade route.

Wednesday night's Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia postponed until Jan. 2 following the early morning attack by a driver that killed at least 10 people in the French Quarter.

The horrific events in New Orleans have Philadelphia police on high alert as they secure the Mummers Parade. As KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel assures spectators that the department is doing all it can to keep the parade safe.

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In the first Minute with Merrill of 2025, KYW's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his New Year's message and they reflect on the past year of Eagles football.

New year, same old Philadelphia tradition. The Mummers are strutting down South Broad Street for their annual parade. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon is live from the parade route. (Photo by Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images)

The parents and caretaker of a 21-year-old care-dependent man in Montgomery County are facing charges in connection with his death. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan reports. (Image credit: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)

Police are investigating after they found a man stabbed to death in his Bustleton apartment. Officials say medics found the 59-year-old man in his apartment on the 9600 block of Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philly. According to investigators, the man was discovered in the kitchen with 15 to 20 stab wounds. Police say no weapon was recovered, and n…

A driver struck and killed two elderly women and injured a third as they were crossing a road in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County on New Year’s Eve, authorities said. (Photo credit: NBC10)

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough shares some expert tips that will set you up for success.

Police have identified the person believed to be responsible for stabbing a 24 year old man in the face Monday at Dilworth Park outside of city hall.Investigators say 34-year-old Azariah Ellerb, known as Corbin Ellerb, stabbed the man following a heated argument.Officials said Ellerb has been charged with aggravated assault and related offenses.An …

A new year means new resolutions.And KYW’s Justin Udo was able to catch up with some folks putting a new spin on an old tradition.Image credit: Getty images

In addition to participating along Broad Street on New Years Day, Fancy Brigade clubs will compete indoors at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports last minute preparations are underway.

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More than 9 million Americans are getting a raise on New Year's Day, as 21 states lift their minimum wage rate. Pennsylvania is not one of them. But a trio of state legislators say they hope to change that. KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Pennsylvania State Democrats)

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Rain won’t stop the 6 p.m. and midnight New Year’s Eve fireworks shows over Penn’s Landing, organizers say. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo has more.

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It came as a shock on May 31 when the University of the Arts suddenly announced it would be shuttering in just a week amid hidden financial troubles. The school president would resign only a few days later. Even worse, it had just welcomed students for its summer term, and those with only a few credits left had to go elsewhere to finish their degre…

In the months since one Germantown community started fighting to keep their beloved, historic great white oak, KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports the tree is still standing.

The Flyers remain in a rebuild, but KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram reminds us they were still in the headlines a decent amount in 2024. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

There was an uptick in antisemitism this year, and also anti-Muslim incidents as a result of the war in Gaza. Here's KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams.Image credit: NBC10

It was a shock to the hockey world this summer when NHL All-Star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were struck and killed while riding bikes in Salem County. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty takes a look back at the alleged drunk driving case. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)…

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Philadelphia police are trying to identify the suspects who stole a woman’s wallet in Center City earlier this month and used her credit card.Authorities said on Dec. 8 just before 2 p.m., a woman’s wallet was taken from her purse while she was dining at a restaurant near 11th and Market streets.Police said multiple charges were made on her credit …

The widow of Matthew Gaudreau announced the birth of their son four months after Matthew and his brother, NHL player Johhny Gaudreau, were struck and killed in South Jersey. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Patrons at Capital Grille in Center City on Monday night got a scare toward the end of dinner service. Onlookers said an unhoused person walked by on Market Street and kicked a glass pane next to its front door, creating a large, spiderwebbed crack. No one from the restaurant would comment to KYW Newsradio about the incident. The window is expected…

KYW's Dave Uram and the Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss some of the highlights from Nick Sirianni's Monday video conference with the media. Dave and Merrill also discuss Detroit's decision to play starters in a game that doesn't affect their playoff seeding, as well as why Merrill thinks the Eagles should rest their starters Sunday agains…

A 23-year-old man was killed in a shootout in Kensington Monday night, according to police.It happened around 9:20 p.m. along East Willard Street, near F Street.Police believe the victim was involved in a shootout with two other people. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later.Police said the two other gunmen fled the scene but wer…

A teenager was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware Monday night. Police said the boys, ages 15 and 16, were shot near 23rd and Carter streets around 8 p.m.The teens were taken to a nearby hospital, where the 16-year-old remains in critical condition. The 15-year-old died from his injuries, officials said. Police hav…

As we approach the new year, KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough shares a warning for people who plan on placing big bets on sporting events.

Police say a man robbed at least three people at gunpoint inside a North Philadelphia corner store, but one of the victims ended up exchanging gunfire with the robber. Both men were injured. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

A string of car vandalisms plaguing a pair of streets in Northeast Philly has neighbors demanding answers and more protection from their local police district and elected officials. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson reports. (Photo provided by Alyssa Cameron)

State parks throughout the country, including in Pennsylvania, will be offering guided hikes on New Year's Day. KYW John McDevitt reports the hikes called “First Day Hikes”are free, but most parks require online registration.(photo credit: Getty Images)

According to our newsgathering partners at NBC10, a man pulled out a knife around 4 p.m. and stabbed the 25-year-old after an argument broke out between them at the stairwell of Dilworth Park leading to SEPTA's 15th Street Station.(photo credit: Getty Images)