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And now, Preston and Steve's news update with Kathy Romano.

Today is Wednesday, May 22nd.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning.

Democrat Jim Kenney is poised to keep his job as mayor of the nation's sixth largest city after fending off two challengers in Tuesday's primary who criticized his signature achievement a soda tax to help provide free preschool classes.

The victory all but assures Kenny will stay on as mayor in Philadelphia where Democrats outnumbered Republicans by nearly seven to one ratio.

The city has not elected a Republican mayor in nearly 70 years.

Kenny has had an eventful first term antagonizing President Donald Trump over Philadelphia's

sanctuary city status and carrying out the tax on soda and other sweetened drinks, which

inspired several other cities around the country to enact their own.

Two longtime city political figures ran against him. State Senator Anthony Williams, who has

served three decades in the state house and Senate combined, and Alan Butkovitz, a former city

controller, defeated in 2017. No incumbent mayor has lost their bid for re-election in seven decades, and Kenny never

seemed concerned, calling his challengers annoying gnats in an interview.

The soda tax has been... It's a real nail-biter.

Yeah. The soda tax has been a flashpoint in the election. It has generated more than

$130 million, which is paying for free preschool programs and other community services

like revamped recreation centers and libraries.

It has also drawn criticism from some consumers and businesses, but withstood court challenges and a public relations onslaught by grocers and others in the beverage industry.

Police in Bucks County are asking for the public's help in tracking down to supermarket thieves.

Authorities say Jonathan Maddie and an unidentified woman walked out of the Feasterville giant

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