The KYW Newsradio All Local: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 (Morning Edition):

The first round of aggressive SEPTA cuts takes effect tomorrow morning, throwing commutes around the region into turmoil. Subway, trolley, and bus service will be slashed by 20% tomorrow, the day before the first day of Philadelphia public schools. Septa General Manager Scott Sauer says the 50,000 students who use SEPTA may need to find alternate routes.

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A SEPTA bus in Frankford was hit by gunfire Friday afternoon after officials say an altercation broke out between two men.

SEPTA Spokesperson Andrew Busch says it happened just before 5 p.m. aboard a Route 3 bus traveling on Frankford Avenue. One of the men got off the bus between Womrath and Worrell Streets, turned and fired into the bus.

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A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with a violent carjacking earlier this year in West Philadelphia.

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The shortage of Black teachers is the issue up for discussion Sunday at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady says the Department of Licenses and Inspections took chances with building safety by failing to review some documents at construction sites. The Department says it’s already taking corrective action.