Longtime Philadelphia radio reporter Don Lancer dies

    KYW reports one of its longtime radio reporters has died. Don Lancer, worked for KYW1060 for 37 years until 2008, died this morning after a long battle with cancer.

    His colleagues are remembering him today for his ability to make traffic, weather and business reports sound interesting to all.

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