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Rowan University’s explosive growth continues. School officials announced a nearly $700 million plan to expand over 200 acres. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Rendering provided by Rowan University)

The nonprofit behind “Sesame Street” claims things are not so sunny at its Sesame Place theme parks in Langhorne, Bucks County, and San Diego.

Sesame Workshops wants to end its 45-year relationship with SeaWorld, which operates its waterparks.

It has filed a lawsuit, accusing the company of failing to pay royalties and undermining the “Sesame Street” brand. It says SeaWorld’s actions have disappointed children and families.

SeaWorld has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

Philadelphia City Council gave a generally positive reception to Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7 billion budget proposal, which includes new taxes and fees on deliveries and Uber and Lyft rides. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (Photo credit: Quinton Davis/City of Philadelphia)

Don't call it World “Cafe” Live anymore. Days after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the venue is now going by the name World Stage.

Its website says the new name is “not a departure from tradition — it is a preservation of what matters most: the room, the stage, the crowd.” The site also says, “The name changes. The work doesn’t.”

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The Lancaster County man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly stealing more than 100 skeletons from cemeteries is set to appear in court today in Delaware County. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is in Media with the story.

There are numerous benefits of the newest weight loss medications, but there are also some serious issues. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Think you know everything about the election process? The Committee of Seventy and Philadelphia City Commissioners are inviting city voters to learn the facts, not the rumors. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams explains. (Photo by Heather Khalifa/Getty Images)

The Philly School Board tonight heard from nearly 100 public speakers opposed to the facilities plan that would close 18 schools.

We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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Funeral arrangements are set for Corporal Timothy O'Connor Jr., who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday.

Authorities say O'Connor was shot to death while conducting a traffic stop in West Caln Township, Chester County.

A public viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, from 4:30 to 8 pm.

A private funeral service is set for the following morning at 11. That will be livestreamed.

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The attack on a synagogue outside Detroit has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities across America.

KYW's Vik Raghupathi spoke to a local Jewish leader who used to live right next to the synagogue which was rammed by an armed driver.

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