Philadelphia All Local

FBI reports 15% reduction in violent crime, January through March; Philly police cautiously optimistic


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KYW Newsradio All Local for Sunday, June 16, 2024 (Morning Edition):

  • Philadelphia police are investigating after a man on a dirt bike was shot by an officer in Fairhill on Saturday afternoon. KYW’s Nigel Thompson reports.
  • The FBI announced last week that their analysis shows a 15% drop in violent crime in the first quarter of this year. Attorney General Merrick Garland called the nationwide trend ‘historic’, and Philadelphia has seen a big reduction in shootings and homicides. But as KYW Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, it comes just before the summer months.
  • Thousands will flock to West Philly today for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival. It's the largest Juneteenth celebration in the nation, where people join together to have fun and embrace the history of the holiday.
  • Maybe you’ve heard of Coachella, the California music festival. But what about Kidchella? Well, KYWs Shara Dae Howard reports.
  • A multi-year effort is underway to make an underutilized stretch of West Fairmount Park safer and more user-friendly for nearby residents. KYW ‘s John McDevitt reports improvements are taking shape with public input being sought for future plans.
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