“I’ve dedicated the last 16 years of my life to helping tell people’s stories - including the last five in Philadelphia - and I’m happy to be a part of a newsroom that looks and feels like the city of Philadelphia.”

“I am grateful for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio,” said Smith. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, as well as an active member of and previous National Board Representative of the Asian American Journalists Association. “Great things are happening at KYW Newsradio including the expansion to FM and I’m thrilled to be a part of this growing, diverse news team,” said Nakano.ĭenise Nakano joined KYW Newsradio as a fill-in anchor in the summer of 2020 after 17 years as an anchor and reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia, following stints in Seattle, Syracuse, and California. “Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphia’s most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond.” “As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor.

Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Ahead of its historic simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. PHILADELPHIA, PA – Novem– Entercom announces a revamped weekday on-air lineup for KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia’s trusted source for news and information.

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