John Ostapkovich

New Book Praises 'Big Government'

The phrase, I'm from the government and I'm here to help, became a punch line during the Reagan Administration but a former New York Times columnist argues in a new book that big government can do big things.

Local TV Stations Will Conduct Digital TV Test on Monday

by KYW's John Ostapkovich Philadelphia television viewers can find out if they are ready for the change to digital TV next Monday evening. On February 17th, 2009, analog TV signals will disappear, so to test whether you're...

Rendell Hopes 2nd Stimulus Gives Pa. an Economic Boost

Talk of a second federal economic stimulus bill has focused less on direct payments to taxpayers, as the first one did, and more on block grants to meed critical needs. Bring it on, says Governor Rendell.

Audubon Pa. Scores Large Grant for Bird Preservation

by KYW's John Ostapkovich Audubon Pennsylvania is celebrating a $68,000 grant from Toyota that's good for the birds and the bees, but not in the sex-ed kind of way. Problem: suburban sprawl leads to fragmentation of forests and...

New Book Teaches Kids How to Make Science at Home

by KYW's John Ostapkovich Part 50's comic book, part science manual, a new book celebrates some goofy ways you and your kids can turn your kitchen or backyard into a lab. The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science is the result...

Newtown Sq. Company Develops OTC Kidney Medication

by KYW's John Ostapkovich Beginning in the first half of next year, it may be possible for kidney failure patients to get some over-the-counter relief, thanks to the breakthrough work of a company based in Newtown Square, Pa....

Constitution Center Scores a ''Pres. Obama'' Coup

by KYW's John Ostapkovich The historic victory of Barack Obama will make itself felt in two ways at the National Constitution Center. Dr. Steve Frank, vice president of education and exhibits at the Constitution Center (above),...

Polls Show Race Tightening

KYW Newsradio Team Coverage Though many polls show him leading the White House race on election eve, Barack Obama is telling his backers they "cannot afford to slow down or sit back or let up." It had Barack Obama at 54 percent...

Polls Show Race Tightening in Some Battleground States

Posted: Monday, 03 November 2008 6:54AM Polls Show Race Tight With Obama Ahead KYW Newsradio Team Coverage Polls suggest Florida is among six states where the race is close. It had Barack Obama at 54 percent and John McCain at...

Voter Rally Jams North Broad St.

by KYW's John Ostapkovich About a thousand people jammed North Broad Street on Monday for a huge get-out-the-vote rally in the heart of the Temple University campus, sponsored by the Obama campaign. Some stars of the music...

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