Mike DeNardo
Mike DeNardo, a veteran of KYW Newsradio for more than 25 years, covers a broad array of news stories for KYW. He specializes in stories about education and the schools.
DeNardo has won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award three times — in 2008 for his series on Philadelphia’s school dropout crisis, in 2005 for his coverage of “The Smarty Jones Story,” and in 2000, along with KYW Newsradio colleague Tony Romeo, for the stadium series “Where To Play Ball.”
Mike achieved a lifelong dream in 2008 when he called the final out of the Phillies’ World Series championship for KYW Newsradio.
Each year from 2002 to 2005, he won first-place awards from the Pennsylvania Associated Press for his public affairs, sports, and feature reporting.
Throughout 1999, DeNardo prepared a year-long series of reports on the Year 2000 computer bug entitled “Countdown Y2K.”
In 1986, he was awarded an honorable mention by the Associated Press for his coverage of the 69th Street train crash.
During his radio career, DeNardo has worked as a reporter and anchor for WSSJ in Camden and WIIN in Atlantic City.
A South Jersey native, Mike attended Edgewood Regional Senior High School. He has a journalism degree from Temple University.
In addition to his reporting and editing duties for KYW Newsradio 1060, Mike is a member of the board of governors of the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association. He was association president from 2006 to 2008.
DeNardo is an avid softball player and still-budding violinist. His secret desire after his journalism career is to become a roadie for the rock band Kansas.
Mike and his wife Barbara have two rescue cats named Fenway and Wrigley.
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Philadelphia School District Sees Wider Budget Gap, But Improving Situation
The School District of Philadelphia says its budget gap is even deeper than last month’s figure of $61 million. But they say they’re also about halfway to closing it.
12 hours ago
West Catholic President Resigns Amid Uproar Over Failure To Appeal Closure
Brother Tim Ahern decided not to challenge the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendation that West Catholic be closed, saying he’d looked at enrollment projections and didn’t want to give anyone false hopes.
19 hours ago
City, School District Save Weekend Rec Programs in Philadelphia Schools
The School District of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have cut a deal to keep city school buildings open during the weekends for recreation programs.
2012/02/09
Security Fast Lane Coming To PHL
The TSA’s Pre-Check program is a pilot program at seven airports now. It’s expanding to 28 including Philadelphia by the end of the year.
2012/02/09
With Valentine’s Day Just Days Away, Now Is The Time To Think About Gifts
Jacklin Rhoads, a publicist with Cashman and Associates, says a good gift is thoughtful and original.
2012/02/08
Recreation Programs Slammed by Decision To Close Philadelphia Schools After Hours
For 400 kids who play basketball and indoor soccer with the Holy Terrors Youth Organization in Mayfair, their seasons have come to an abrupt end.
2012/02/07
Some Area Catholic School Principals Decide To Let Closure Decisions Ride
Despite a small uptick in enrollment and a $40,000 tuition assistance program, Msgr. Stephen McHenry says he decided not to appeal the blue ribbon panel’s recommendation that his St. Anthony-St. Joseph Elementary School in Ambler, Pa. be closed.
2012/02/06
Philadelphia Teachers’ Union Charges School District Mishandling Student Medications
The Philadelphia teachers’ union has filed a complaint with the state, saying the school district is now using non-medical personnel to give medications to students.
2012/02/01
Public Meetings Begin On Philadelphia’s Search For New Schools Superintendent
What do you want to see in the next Philadelphia schools superintendent? Public meetings begin tonight, giving you a chance to sound off.
2012/02/01
Amid Turmoil of Impending Closures, Philadelphia Marks ‘Catholic Schools Week’
Mayor Michael Nutter stopped by Archdiocese headquarters to issue a proclamation declaring this Catholic Schools Week in Philadelphia.
2012/01/31
Airline Fares Must Now Include All Related Taxes And Surcharges
New rules now require airlines to tell you all of the airport taxes, fees and surcharges from the beginning — not lure you in with an advertised “teaser” fare that ends up costing a lot more.
2012/01/27
St. Joe’s Renames Its Campus Commons In Honor of Late Cardinal Foley
There will be a lasting memorial to the late Cardinal John Foley on the campus of his alma mater, St. Joseph’s Univeristy.
2012/01/26
Controller: Philadelphia Schools’ Budget Shortfall Even Worse Than Indicated
In a letter to the school district, city controller Alan Butkovitz says his annual audit shows the shortfall is bigger than the $61 million announced last week by the district.
2012/01/25
Andre Agassi Cuts Ribbon At Philadelphia Charter School He Helped Fund
Tennis Hall of Famer Andre Agassi has joined with a real estate company to create a fund for charter schools to find suitable buildings.
2012/01/25
Andy Musser, Once A Familiar Voice to Phillies’ Fans, Dead At 74
Sports fans throughout the Delaware Valley are mourning the loss of longtime Phillies’ announcer Andy Musser (second from left), who died Sunday at the age of 74 at his home in Wynnewood.
2012/01/24
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