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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 (morning edition): Five months of inconvenience will begin this morning for drivers on Vine Street east of Broad. However, PennDOT says when the construction is finished, Vine Street will be safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. ... Firefighters in Bristol Township, Bucks County, are mourning the loss of one of their own: an 80-year-old volunteer who had been a steady firehouse presence for more than six decades. ... A pet food drive is being hosted by a women’s leadership organization later this week at an off-leash dog bar in Fairmount.

The KYW Newsradio Al Local on Aug. 17, 2025 (evening edition) Philadelphia Fireman and their families gathered at the Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City to honor those who died in the devastating Gulf Oil Refinery Fire on the Schuylkill River 50 years ago. --- When the new school year begins, Philadelphia's office of school safety will have a refurbished garage for its patrol fleet. But school leaders say it's more than just a building. --- Artificial intelligence is seeping into just about every aspect of our lives. And while criminals are now using it for robo-calls and other forms of scam, law enforcement are using it to their advantage as well. --- The prestigious PEN Hemingway award was established by the family of legendary author Ernest Hemingway to recognize the work of first time novelists. KYW Newsradio's Jane Metzler reports a young Philadelphia-area writer is receiving the honor this year for his debut novel.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Sunday, August 17 (Morning Edition) Exactly one week from today, SEPTA will implement its service cuts as lawmakers in Harrisburg have not been able to agree on getting the agency funding... ... Police are investigating a shooting inside a North Philly barbershop on Saturday morning. ... A Kensington thrift store is holding a pop-up this weekend, selling all it’s been able to save from a former University of the Arts building that is being demolished. It'll be open today at Thunderbird Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ... When the new school year begins, Philadelphia's Office of School Safety will have a refurbished garage for its patrol fleet. But school leaders say it's more than just a building... ... The Health Department in Burlington County has temporarily closed a Delanco dog park after a raccoon that was killed by a dog there last week tested positive for rabies.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 (evening edition): A man was shot and killed on a SEPTA subway train last night in what police are describing as an act of self-defense. Police are investigating a shooting inside a North Philly barbershop this Saturday morning. Police are looking for the person they say shot and killed a man in North Philadelphia Friday night. Former elementary school teacher in Delaware was arrested after police say he inappropriately touched students on multiple occasions. Health officials in Burlington County have closed a Delanco dog park after a raccoon that was killed by a dog there earlier this week tested positive for rabies. A former chef of the Eagles is cooking up a new recipe book just in time for football season.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 (morning edition): A man was shot and killed on a SEPTA subway train Friday night in what police are describing as an act of self-defense. KYW's Conner Barkon has the details from police headquarters. *** Philadelphia police have reached a contract agreement with the city. Officers will get 9% in raises over two years, plus a $3,000 signing bonus. KYWS Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports *** A 12-year-old boy is dead after a row home fire in North Philadelphia Friday evening. KYWS Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has more.. *** A Bucks County firefighter has died of injuries he suffered on the job a week ago. *** Should the first round of SEPTA cuts go through as planned on Aug. 24, it'll affect thousands of Philadelphia school students. KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo takes a look at how one school in Bustleton is preparing… *** How does a Philly tailgate compare to one in Cleveland, Detroit, or Dallas? A former che

The countdown is on for SEPTA's service cuts, which would take effect the day before Philadelphia's first day of school on August 25. Schools are bracing for what happens next, as we hear from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo… DNA evidence on fired bullet casings leads to an arrest of a sixth suspect in a deadly shooting outside of Roxborough High School nearly 3 years ago. KYW's John McDevitt reports... A raccoon killed by a dog at Pennington Park in Delanco has tested positive for rabies. Burlington County officials say it happened Tuesday near the parks small dog run. The dog was vaccinated and has since received a rabies booster. Its owners are also getting precautionary treatment. So far no other people or pets are known to have been exposed, but the dog run will stay closed until August 19th. Officials are urging anyone who was scratched or bitten by a raccoon at the park in the last two weeks to contact their doctor and call the county health department. Pet owners should do the same if t

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 (midday edition): SEPTA's funding deadline has come and gone, with no infusion of money to speak of. Now, a new countdown begins: just nine days until the first of severe cuts to SEPTA service. ... Montgomery County has tripled the fine for e-bike violations on county trails. ... The Phillies lost the opener against the Nationals Thursday night 3-2. The second Eagles preseason game takes place Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Linc against the Browns.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA will now move ahead with its plan to slash service on Aug. 24 after state lawmakers failed to reach a deal. ... Lawmakers are warning about how the proposed SEPTA cuts will impact Philadelphia's already congested roads and bridges. ... Wearing masks would be banned for ICE agents and other law enforcement in Pennsylvania under a bill being introduced. ... The Glenmoore Eagle Little League team from Uwchlan Township, Chester County, lost their opening round game of the Little League World Series.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 (evening edition) Barring an eleventh-hour funding deal, SEPTA is ready to begin the process tomorrow to slash service on the 24th. --- Anxious riders at the Wissahickon Transportation Center spoke with KYW Newsradio about how they're bracing for any cuts. --- Meanwhile, lawmakers are warning about how the proposed SEPTA cuts will impact Philadelphia's already congested roads and bridges. --- Two Pennsylvania state legislators say they plan to introduce a bill that would prohibit law enforcement from covering their faces or hiding their identities. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports it’s aimed at ICE agents who have been wearing masks while taking immigrants into custody. --- It's not the Wells Fargo Center anymore. Comcast Spectacor says the South Philly venue is officially the Xfinity Mobile Arena, effective immediately.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 (midday edition): It’s deadline day for SEPTA. If lawmakers in Harrisburg don’t agree on a last-minute funding plan, the transit agency is going to move forward with deep service cuts in 10 days. ... A former Brinks truck driver and two other men are accused of stealing millions of dollars from an armored truck in Port Richmond. ... The City of Philadelphia has relinquished ownership of the Frank Rizzo statue that stood on the steps of the Municipal Services Building for 20 years. ... Tonight will be a dream come true for young baseball players from Uwchlan Township, Chester County. The Glenmoore Eagle Little League team plays its first game in the Little League World Series, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 (morning edition): The SEPTA funding bill passed by the state Senate was killed in a state House committee, with PennDOT’s secretary and SEPTA’s general manager telling the committee the plan doesn’t solve current problems and creates a host of new ones. ... With a strike deadline at the end of this month, Philadelphia's teachers union wants a greater sense of urgency from the school district. ... The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease was detected in the water of a Berks County government building for the second time in two months. Experts say those who are more susceptible to the illness should take extra care. ... If you haven't yet registered for this year's Philly Marathon or half-marathon, you're out of luck. Organizers announced that both events have already sold out.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 (evening edition) On the eve of Septa’s deadline for massive service cuts, the state Legislature is back to square one as a state House committee killed a plan passed in the Senate Tuesday night that would have shifted transit capital funds to cover operating shortfalls. --- With 18 days to go before a contract deadline, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is ramping up the pressure on the School District to get a deal done. --- The search continues for two armed suspects of yet another armed robbery of a Brinks truck in the Philadelphia area. --- The City of Philadelphia has relinquished ownership of the Frank Rizzo statue that stood on the steps of the Municipal Services Building for 20 years. --- A West Philly nonprofit is bringing a new sport to Philly… and a new arena.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 (midday edition): The chances of funding SEPTA and avoiding massive service cuts before Thursday's deadline are slim, as the Pennsylvania Senate bypassed a plan from the governor and House Democrats and instead passed their own. Deep service cuts are getting closer to a reality for SEPTA riders. ... Philadelphia police arrested a second suspect in connection with last month’s mass shooting in Grays Ferry that left three men dead and nine other people shot. ... What do you get when you combine catchy pop bops and monsters threatening to take over the world? One of the most popular movies on the planet, of course. "KPop Demon Hunters" has lifted up local Korean-American kids while appealing to millions of fans everywhere.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 (morning edition): The chances of funding SEPTA and avoiding massive service cuts before Thursday's deadline are slim as the Pennsylvania Senate bypassed a plan from the governor and House Democrats and instead passed their own. ... With the clock ticking toward SEPTA's Thursday funding deadline, the school district is trying to prepare students for possible changes in their commutes. ... District Attorney Larry Krasner is pledging to fight any federal effort to take control of law enforcement in Philadelphia. ... It's that time of year again. Families are preparing for the new school year. This afternoon, a West Philly nonprofit is hosting its annual back-to-school giveaway event.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 (evening edition): It looks like any chance of funding SEPTA and staving off massive service cuts before Thursday’s deadline have gone completely off the rails in Harrisburg. Police in Cheltenham Township are searching for thieves who robbed an armored truck of hundreds of thousands of dollars Tuesday morning. Tuesday is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Philadelphia election officials took the opportunity to highlight the continual need for volunteers to work the polls in the city. After almost a century of educating students in Camden, East Side High School will be torn down to make way for a new state of the art institution. A West Philadelphia organization that works to fight poverty is hosting their annual Back to School event Wednesday.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 (midday edition): Fire spread to several Kensington row homes last night. Six people, including three children, were hurt and taken to the hospital. ... President Donald Trump is putting the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control. The president has suggested he would attempt similar takeovers of other cities run by Democrats, like Philadelphia. ... A local salvage company is working to reunite former University of Arts students with their artwork that has been locked up since the university abruptly closed last year. ... Applications are now open for FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteers in Philadelphia.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 (morning edition): The Pennsylvania Senate has scheduled a voting session for today at 4 p.m., with another mass transit funding plan on its way after passing the state House in a largely party-line vote. ... SEPTA riders would largely be on their own to find transportation options if service cuts go into effect. But one transit agency in Delaware is considering some supplemental service. ... The Chester County DA's Office says a Kennett Square man killed an elderly man as part of a crime spree that included stealing multiple cars. ... Judge Pat Dugan has filed his paperwork to run for Philadelphia district attorney as a Republican.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, August 11, 2025 (evening edition) The Pennsylvania House has once again passed a transit funding bill in hopes of staving off looming Septa service cuts. But, as we hear from KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert, the GOP majority has rejected several similar funding plans... --- An explosion at a U-S Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left at least one person dead, and dozens wounded or trapped under the rubble --- An hours-long stand-off between a woman and police in the city's West Oak Lane ended peacefully Sunday night. --- The FBI is warning about a large international cyber-crime ring called “The Community.” KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports it targets teens and young adults, both as victims and as recruits.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 (morning edition): We're less than two weeks away from major SEPTA service cuts taking effect if the agency doesn’t get the funding it needs from Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited SEPTA headquarters to urge the Republican-controlled state Senate to fund mass transit. ... More than 100 protesters marched through Center City and Spring Garden to demand an end to Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the ongoing hunger crisis. ... A huge international cybercrime ring is targeting teens and young adults, according to a warning issued by the FBI. ... The Philadelphia Zoo and Odunde365 are partnering for their annual African Culture Festival.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Sunday, August 10, 2025 (Morning Edition): Hundreds of community members and immigrant advocates crowded the street in front of a well-known Germantown restaurant to rally for the release of one of its owners. He was picked up by ICE two weeks ago…and as KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson reports, he remains in a detention center. *** Former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan says he will be running as a Republican in the November general election for District Attorney. Dugan, who lost the Democratic primary in May to incumbent Larry Krasner, can appear on the ballot as a Republican because he received 6,000 write-in votes during the primary to qualify to run. *** Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be in Philly Sunday afternoon at SEPTA headquarters, calling for state lawmakers to pass a bill that funds SEPTA and avoids dramatic service cuts that are set to take effect in just 2 weeks. Shapiro joined KYW Newsradio on Friday, where he underlined how important SEPTA is to the region