John McDevitt

KYW Newsradio Reporter.

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This week we tell you about two Philly Firsts.The first American made piano and the Sousaphone. Both instruments made here and both have lost and found stories. #52WeeksOfPhillyFirsts

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We started to see snow accumulation here in Center City around 6:30PM. ⁦@KYWNewsradio⁩

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Police say a Pit Bull that attacked a small dog last month in center city was located today and at ACCT Philly for evaluation. The Pit Bull’s owner is described as a homeless woman was arrested for an unrelated matter. Police are investigating a couple of other attacks.

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Dramatic river rescue by @PhillyFireDept special ops team this afternoon along the Schuylkill near Market Street Bridge.

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I interviewed #JaneGoodall in 2015 in Rosemont PA. She told me that her research proved early science wrong, and that animals like chimpanzees do in fact have personalities and capable of reasoning. She said she learned that was possible from her childhood dog Rusty. #RIP

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#RIP #JaneGoodall I interviewed the conservationist and animal welfare advocate when she visited a school in the Philly burbs back in Sept. 2015. Goodall died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California. She was 91.

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2 coyotes spotted in Wissahickon Valley Park https://t.co/yqmYOnYEne

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We’re going to break in our new #BreakingNewsDesk for primary election coverage tonight. Many thanks to our incredible engineers! ⁦@KYWNewsradio⁩

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I went to the @PhillyZoo today, where 4 critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoises have recently hatched. Their mother named “Mommy” is around 100 years old. She is now the world’s oldest first-time mother of her species. Hatchlings go on exhibit April 24th.

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#BreakingNews. “Mommy”is a Mommy. The @PhillyZoo’s 90+ year old Galápagos tortoise laid eggs. 4 babies hatched so far. She is the oldest Western Santa Cruz Island Galápagos tortoise to lay eggs. Huge deal in the world of animal conservation. They are critically endangered.

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The 2005 Philadelphia Flower Show opens to the public tomorrow. We tagged along for the PHS members preview. This exhibit is a top crowd pleaser. ⁦@KYWNewsradio⁩

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.@phillyzoo has 13 climbable animal statues throughout its grounds to spark conservation about conservation efforts. Experience will be in place through Sept.14th.

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First day on exhibit. The Philly zoo’s new mob of meerkats are digging tunnels in their new home.

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#Breaking The #Eagles and the city announce details of #SuperBowlParade on Friday. Parade starts at 11AM. Ceremony begins around 2PM on the steps of Philadelphia Museum of Art. More than 1 million fans are expect to attend.

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Frankford and Cottman in Mayfair was one of the places to be to celebrate the Super Bowl win with fellow #Eagles fans.

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The poles appear to have been greased here at Frankford and Cottman in Mayfair.

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Towing has begun at a traditional victory spot in Mayfair. Trash trucks are at the ready to close streets if necessary. Bike rack fencing is also in place.

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The city is putting bicycle rack fencing in place here at Frankford and Cottman here in Mayfair. #Eagles

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2/2 Below is a copy of the statement issued by Florida's @OkaloosaCounty

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🧵 1/ The @SSUSC has just received word that the SS United States' departure from Philly has again been postponed. We understand everyone's continued interest in the process and we will provide an update when new departure details become available.