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The jury will begin deliberating in the murder trial of two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in an airport parking garage two years ago. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says Penn is obstructing its efforts to investigate antisemitism on campus. It has filed an action in federal court to try to force Penn to comply with its subpoena for the identity of witnesses and victims of religious-based harassment.

The Trump administration says the university "failed to effectively address complaints of harassment ... and instead allowed harassment to escalate." Penn says it has worked "diligently" to combat antisemitism on campus.

The school told Reuters it has provided nearly 900 pages of documents to the EEOC and has offered to let employees know how they can contact the agency. However, Penn said it objects to sharing information about employees without their consent.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed an executive order replacing preferences for minority- and women-owned businesses with preferences for small and local businesses. The mayor defended the move but didn’t seem happy about it. More from KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb. (Photo credit: Quinton Davis/City of Philadelphia)

Some relief today for SEPTA riders. The transit agency did not pre-cancel any trains on Regional Rail. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more.

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people see the doctor. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Three Philadelphia restaurants have received a Michelin star.

It's a big deal for people in the restaurant industry and it's also the first time any restaurant in the city has received the prestigious distinction.

KYW's Vik Raghupathi is at the Kimmel Center, rubbing elbows with some of our city's great chefs.

Philadelphia is expecting an influx of visitors in 2026 and one hidden consequence could be an increase in human trafficking. City officials and non-profit leaders began work Tuesday on an anti-trafficking campaign they hope will prevent that, as we hear from KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb.

Finally some relief for SEPTA Regional Rail riders — the transit agency says it's not pre-cancelling trains tomorrow.

This comes after SEPTA, today, cancelled 12 more trains on the Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines because of ongoing car shortages.

Meanwhile, the transit agency will resume contract talks Thursday with the union representing city transit operators.

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 voted Sunday to authorize a strike, but union president Will Vera said he wasn’t close to calling for one yet.

The contract for 5,000 bus, subway and trolley operators expired November 7th and workers have remained on the job as talks continue.

Salaries and the process to collect sick pay are two of the major sticking points.

Pennsylvania's attorney general is launching a new safeguard to help prevent elder abuse across the state. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports.

A man currently living in India is being sought by authorities in Burlington County. They have charged him with the 2017 murder of a mother and her young son in Maple Shade. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

(Photo: Burlington County Prosecutor's Office)