David Madden
David Madden is a Philadelphia native with virtually a lifetime of experience in local radio. At the tender age of 13, his news reports were heard on WIBG Radio from time to time.
His first paid on-air position was as a freelance reporter for WIBG in the early 70s while attending high school at St. Joseph’s Prep.
Later, attending Temple University, he reported news on WIFI-92. Madden graduated from Temple in 1977 with a BA in Speech, Rhetoric, and Communications.
After graduating, Madden became News Director at WBUX-AM in Doylestown before moving to WWDB-FM as a reporter, morning news anchor and Assistant News Director between 1978 and 1982.
From there, he went to work for WFIL, where he anchored news and sports reports through 1985. He also served as a host of the two-way talk show “Crossfire.”
Next, Madden moved to Harrisburg, where he ran the news department at WKBO radio. It was during this time that he began his tenure at KYW Newsradio as a part-time reporter in 1986.
After leaving Harrisburg in 1987, he briefly split his time between KYW and WTOP in Washington, DC before joining KYW full time in March, 1989 as a general assignment reporter.
Today, Madden serves in a variety of roles on KYW Newsradio 1060, mostly covering the Philadelphia suburbs. He also works as a fill-in anchor and editor.
Madden resides in Gloucester County, NJ with his wife, Teri. They’ve been married since 1990.
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N.J. Lawmaker Wants Quicker Action When Schoolteachers Bully Children
Legislation has been introduced in Trenton to enhance what is considered the nation’s strongest anti-bullying law by speeding up the penalty process when adults are involved.
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The Atlantic City Expressway is ready to join the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway in a unique way to target toll cheaters: go after their vehicle registrations.
Chester City Officials Mull New Entertainment Tax
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2 Men, Teen Charged With Tearing Hole in Roof of Elderly NJ Homeowner
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NJ Tells 3rd Graders To Reveal A Secret On Standardized Test
Can you get a third grader to tell you a secret? New Jersey education officials are trying to do just that — on a standardized test.
Christie Blocks Portion of Obama’s Health Care Reform In New Jersey
New Jersey governor Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would have set up a state-run exchange to allow people to easily shop for health insurance.
NJ State Police Touts Success Of Its Expanded Anti-Gun Unit
New Jersey state police say an enhanced effort aimed at illegal gun traffickers is paying off in urban centers across the state.
NJ Study Questions Handling of Paid Leave For Union Leaders of Government Workers
The practice is far from uncommon or improper. But the state’s Commission of Investigation wonders why, among other things, the rules aren’t uniform.
Judge Halts Referendum On Proposed Camden County Police Department
A Camden superior court judge has put a temporary hold on plans for a voter referendum that could derail the city’s plan to replace its municipal police force with a new department run by Camden County.
Ocean City, NJ, Residents Vote On Contentious BYOB Referendum
Over the years, the BYOB debate has been intense. Some are even fearful to discuss it in public because of the reaction they might get from neighbors.
Camden Officials, Residents Spar Over Proposed County Police Department
The city of Camden wants to be the first participant in a Camden County police department.
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