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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA had to scramble to reverse rate hikes this week, but some customers were still overcharged. SEPTA says it is aware of the problem and will refund affected customers. ... Thousands of union members marched through South Philadelphia on Monday for the annual Labor Day parade. ... A new measure introduced in Harrisburg would provide protections for workers who labor in extreme heat conditions. ... The Deptford Mall is now offering premium parking. For $10, you can park right up front.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 (midday edition): It’s the final day of summer at the Jersey Shore, and people flocked to the beaches one last time to end Labor Day weekend on a good note. ... The city recently settled a lawsuit involving a Philadelphia police officer who lawyers argued caused an illegal dirt bike rider to strike and injure a little girl and her great aunt during a pursuit. ... “His work captivated people’s imagination and made them think outside the box.” That’s what the brewer of Dogfish Head said about the late Dr. Pat McGovern, a friend and collaborator who helped the company revive ancient beverages. McGovern died last month.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA riders can now buy weekly and monthly passes for September at the price they have been, rather than the increased price it was supposed to be. ... If you live in the city, get ready to pay more for your water bill. Starting today, the Philadelphia Water Department is raising its rates by nearly 10%. ... City lawyers settled a $2.9 million lawsuit earlier this month with two people struck by a dirt bike during a police pursuit. ... It's a type of opioid that's being blamed for hundreds of deaths in Europe. Now, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office is conducting toxicology tests for the drug here.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 (evening edition): It's one of the busiest travel weekends of this year. The Pennsylvania Turnpike expects nearly 3 million people on the roads throughout the long weekend, a slight uptick from last year. ... SEPTA riders can start purchasing weekly and monthly passes for September at pre-fare increase prices. SEPTA officials previously asked riders to hold off buying passes until it was able to comply with a judge's order to hold off on additional fare increases and service cuts. The agency says those cuts and fare hikes -- originally scheduled to go into effect tomorrow -- will now remain on hold until further notice. ... Over the Labor Day weekend, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta is continuing his five-day walk to Harrisburg from North Philly in protest of SEPTA’s recent budget cuts. ... A panicked crowd at Hersheypark was able to breathe a sigh of relief. A boy wound up on the monorail tracks high above the park last night, but fortunately came awa

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Sunday August 31 (Morning Edition) This holiday weekend is big for road trips. The Pennsylvania Turnpike expects that by the time we get through Monday, nearly three-million people will have traveled the roads of our area. That's slightly more than last year. ... SEPTA riders are being advised to wait to buy their weekly and monthly passes for September as the transit agency works to comply with a court ruling from Friday. ... A panicked crowd at Hersheypark was able to breathe a sigh of relief. ... A program aimed at supporting Philadelphia jurors who experienced trauma from their service is expected to roll out for the entire state by the end of September. ... New Jersey had more battles during the Revolutionary War than any other state. As part of celebrating 250 years of America, New Jersey Transit has a special program to help get people to and from the state’s historic sites.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 (evening edition): SEPTA Regional Rail commuters get a last-minute reprieve: A Philadelphia judge ordered the transit agency to halt a fare increase and service cuts that were supposed to take effect next week. ... While plenty of people flocked down the shore for their last beach weekend, others stayed back to grill and host family gatherings in the park. ... The artist in residence at the Community College of Philadelphia is releasing his album this week.

It looks like SEPTA fares will not be increasing next week after all. A Philadelphia judge has ordered the transit agency to stop any further cuts in service, as well as the planned fare increase. KYW’s Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports *** State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, who represents parts of North Philly and Center City in Harrisburg, is walking 105 miles to the state capital to bring awareness to the need for mass transit funding. KYWs Newsradio's Nigel Thompson has more on Kenyatta’s trek… *** It's one of the busiest travel weekends of the year - marking the unofficial end of summer. The Pennsylvania Turnpike expects nearly three million people on the roads throughout the holiday weekend, a slight increase from this time last year... *** A child is among several cases of West Nile Virus reported in New Jersey this year. KYWs Newsradio's Sunny Morgan spoke with an infectious disease specialist about the virus and how to protect yourself against it... *** CVS says it will limi

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (evening edition): A Philadelphia judge has ordered SEPTA to stop any further cuts in service, and it must halt a planned fare increase... Labor Day approaches, and it’s a big getaway day for the unofficial end of summer... Police are trying to find a trio of beef bandits they say targeted a delivery Friday morning in South Philly… A former board of education employee in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, is charged with sexually assaulting a child.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (midday edition): It’s a busy travel day on the road, rails and in the sky as people get to their Labor Day weekend destinations. ... Philadelphia officials say they will use a portion of city money to restore some bus routes that serve school students. ... Twenty years ago today, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, devastating New Orleans and kicking off a years-long recovery process. Former KYW suburban bureau chief and anchor Brad Segall was in New Orleans, in what was supposed to be a weekend trip to drop his son off at college, but ended up being a week-long, front-row seat to one of the worst natural disasters in American history.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA has come to an agreement with Philly officials to restore some of its service for school transportation. ... Today marks one year since hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver in Salem County, New Jersey. ... President Donald Trump is no fan of cashless bail and wants to withhold federal funds from cities that use the policy through executive order. The ACLU of Pennsylvania responds.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (evening edition) The pain that SEPTA riders are feeling over the service cuts is likely to get worse next week, as the transit agency hikes fares by 21 percent on Monday. --- Two people are dead and another is critically injured after a small van crashed and struck two pedestrians along Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia. --- Nearly two months after being shot 11 times, a Philadelphia school resource officer is headed home from Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center. Staff and officers gathered in Center City today to see him off. --- Philadelphia officials, today, rolled out a new effort to reduce fatal overdoses, especially in communities of color.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (midday edition): There’s still no deal to fund mass transit in Pennsylvania, but a group of state lawmakers from Philadelphia expressed optimism that an agreement could be on the horizon. ... The local arts community is bracing for the impact of the SEPTA cuts. ... Four men were hurt playing a game of dominoes in Fairmount Park after police say a tree fell on them. ... Amtrak kicked off the first day of paid service for the next generation of high-speed trains running along the busy Northeast Corridor.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA has been hit with a lawsuit claiming its service cuts unfairly hurt low-income riders. ... U.S. marshals arrested a South Jersey man accused of killing his grandfather. ... Upper Merion police are working to identify the shoplifter who they say used bear repellent on a mall employee during her getaway. ... After more than 40 years, Jane Golden, the founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is stepping down.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 (evening edition) Riders have gone to court to try to get SEPTA to reverse its service cuts, claiming low-income people are bearing a greater burden. --- A Philadelphia man has been convicted of multiple counts in a plan to have Cumberland County prosecutors and judges killed. --- Traffic on I-95 in South Philadelphia is squeezing down Thursday night for bridge work. --- After more than 40 years, the leadership at Mural Arts Philadelphia will be changing. --- After going months without a behavioral health provider, Delaware County has finally filled the void.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 (midday edition): It’s the third work and school day of the SEPTA service cuts. Among those who are really feeling the pain are disabled people and seniors. ... A Roxborough man has been charged in a deadly crash on 422 in Montgomery County that was initially chalked up to road rage. ... Cancer survivors and advocates gathered at Independence Mall on Tuesday to rally against proposed federal cuts to cancer research. ... As Hoops Month is winding down, Victory in Philly is extending its free basketball clinics for kids into September.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 (morning edition): Philadelphia students who ride SEPTA are still struggling to get to school on time. ... A Philadelphia-based company fraudulently claimed its pesticide products could kill the COVID-19 virus, according to charges from federal prosecutors. ... The feds are offering a $10,000 reward for a tip that would lead them to a group of robbers targeting armored trucks in the Philadelphia region. ... It's a love story and Taylor Swift said "yes." The music superstar from Berks County and NFL player Travis Kelce are engaged.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 (evening edition) It's weekday number two of the SEPTA cuts -- and as feared -- the reduction in service is affecting attendance at Philadelphia schools. --- Starting next week, Philadelphia water rates will increase by about ten percent. --- Philly International has completed a major upgrade meant to make air travel safer. --- The inability of Pennsylvania state law makers to pass a budget is being felt on a local level in more than just one way. --- Hurricane Erin never made landfall, but the storm made quite a mess at the Jersey Shore. Now, officials there are asking for help with beach replenishment.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 (midday edition): It’s another work and school day, and those who rely on SEPTA are trying to adjust to the reduced bus and Metro service. ... A man was found shot to death next to a lot of cash, a handful of cellphones and a gun in Germantown early Tuesday morning. ... A Pottstown man is accused of illegally recording two children in a Montgomery County courtroom while they testified during a hearing about sexual abuse. ... The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced the reopening of its Violence Prevention Grant Initiative application process.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 (morning edition): Philadelphia officials say Monday rush hour was fairly typical despite the cuts in SEPTA service. But, they warn, next week is likely to get much worse if the state Legislature doesn’t resume work on a budget. ... A vandal sprayed red paint on a display of solidarity with Israel outside the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City. ... The union representing more than 3,000 security officers across Philadelphia is demanding higher wages, better health care, and improved training, among other benefits. ... Philly women’s basketball got a special shoutout last week from actress and Delaware native Aubrey Plaza, who went viral at Barclays Center for wearing a T-shirt saying, “Philly is a women’s sports town.”

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, Aug. 28, 2025 (evening edition): The new school year in Philadelphia is underway, with the threat of a teachers' strike off the table. On the eve of the first day of school, the school district and the teachers' union reached a tentative agreement. --- Authorities have arrested and charged a man in connection with a deadly shooting over the weekend in North Philadelphia. --- A home collapsed in North Philadelphia Monday morning after neighbors said demolition crews worked on a vacant lot next door. --- Recent polling shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill has a lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the race for New Jersey governor, but that advantage is in the single digits with a lot of undecided voters. --- New Jersey health officials say a raccoon, killed by a family's dog last week, has tested positive for rabies.