Kim Glovas
Kim Glovas has been covering breaking and developing news as a reporter for KYW Newsradio since 1984, winning honors for “Regional Affairs Council” reporting along the way.
She has been honored by a number of professional organizations including the Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. She has also received a special citation from the Pennnsylvania House of Representatives for her work.
Glovas is a lifelong Pennsylvania resident. She grew up in Easton, Pa. and attended college at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She holds a BA degree in journalism.
Glovas’ career includes stints at WSAN in Allentown, WEST-AM and WLEV-FM in Easton, and WHWH/WPST in Princeton, NJ.
Kim and her husband Paul Kurtz, who also works at KYW Newsradio, have four sons and live in Holland, Pa.
Connect with Kim Glovas on Twitter: @KimGlovas
New Program Uses Mentors To Get Community Members Onto Career Track
It’s called Pathfinders, and it’s a program to train community mentors who will then pass on information about enrolling in college to people in their communities.
Philadelphia Murder Rate Down in 2013; Foot Patroling Credited
In 2012, there were 89 murders by this date. This year, it’s only 54.
Scholarship Encourages Students To Pursue Careers In Applied Math
This weekend, a competition is underway among high schools across the country, including some from Philadelphia on how to use math to solve everyday challenges. This year’s challenge: using math to address recycling issues.
Dog Found Leashed To Rock In Neshaminy Creek Is Rescued
Police in Bristol Township, Bucks County, are trying to figure out how a dog became leashed to a rock in the Neshaminy Creek over the weekend, left there as the creek was rising.
Pa. Environmental Protection Chief Leaving, Delighting Environmental Groups
“The secretary balked and would not agree that global warming is happening, or is caused by pollution. That really puts him pretty far out on a limb,” says David Masur of Penn Environment.
Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Announce Partnership
For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera Philadelphia will collaborate on a production which will be presented in 2014.
PECO Building Powers Down Saturday Night In Honor Of ‘Earth Hour’
At 8:30 p.m. Saturday, many cities and towns around the globe will be observing Earth Hour. It was created by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about climate change.
La Salle Fans Ecstatic After Upset Victory
The Hayman Center, La Salle’s Basketball facility, exploded after the Men’s basketball team sealed the win over Kansas State Friday afternoon.
Canary App Alerts Parents Of Teens Who Text While Driving
Texting is high on the list of what you should not do while driving, but many drivers are still doing it. Now, there’s an app for that.
Local Farms In The Spotlight On National Agriculture Day
Thanks to the rising “locavore” movement, New Jersey farms are contributing billions of dollars each year to the state’s economy.
Support Fund For Families of Children’s Hospital Patients Gets Cash Boost
It’s called the GSK “Hope For Families” Fund, and it was started in 2008.
Organization Using New Idea To Help Homeless Become Self-Sufficient
It’s called “The Way Home” and it places five men into a rental home, with support services if needed, like alcohol, drug or mental health treatment.
South Jersey Priest Delighted to See Compatriot Elevated To Pope
Father Felipe Doldan is from a parish in Buenos Aires that was visited regularly by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio before he became Pope Francis.
AAA: Drivers In Philadelphia, Suburbs Worst ‘Texting While Driving’ Offenders
Testing while driving is a primary offense in Pennsylvania, meaning police can pull you over just for texting. The fine is $50.
Michigan College Student Bring Laughs To Philadelphia For A Good Cause
The eight honors students from Mott Community College are doing community service in Philadelpha as clowns, promoting an anti-bullying agenda.
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