We finish with Pennsylvania politics, Eagles-Bears score picks, Case Keenum’s unexpected Monday-night start, the bravery of keyboard warriors, Jimmy Kelly’s Highlights and music-history. The hour begins with dramatic nor’easter footage from Ocean City, Surf City and Long Beach Island: flooded streets, cars surrounded by water, beach erosion, a dog riding through floodwater in a kayak and a wedding officiant wading through the mess to reach the ceremony. The storm leaves extensive erosion and cleanup work across New Jersey as conditions finally begin improving.
Dawn’s Big Three starts with the newest developments in Philadelphia’s West Chew Avenue “House of Horrors” investigation as authorities return to the property. The second story concerns a federal effort targeting people accused of serious crimes connected to public housing. The third centers on the Academy of Natural Sciences, its closure and the attempt to secure funding and political support needed to preserve the Philadelphia institution.
We also react to Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck wiping linebacker Maverick Baranowski’s blood onto his own face after a win, then return to storm recovery as the program moves toward its finish. The final news block includes the developing situation involving New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell before attorney John D. Coyle joins Dawn to discuss Teddy DeBlasio’s religious-exemption case, the jury’s unanimous finding and DeBlasio’s reaction to the $671,000 award.
