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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Midday Edition):

The rain won't stop Philadelphia's 105th Thanksgiving Parade.

If you're hosting family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, the last thing you want is for anyone to get sick.

So you've climbed the Art Museum steps and even taken a selfie with the statue of Sylvester Stallone. Now you can hop on a bus and see some of the other Philadelphia sites where Rocky was filmed.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 (morning edition):

PEOPLE WERE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ALL DAY WEDNESDAY AS THEY HEADED TO THEIR THANKSGIVING DESTINATIONS.

A MASSIVE FIRE HAS DAMAGED SIX HOMES IN NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.

OUR MEDIA PARTNERS AT NBC 10 REPORTING THAT THE TWO-ALARM FIRE STARTED SHORTLY BEFORE 3:30 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. NEAR LAFAYETTE STREET AND HAWS AVENUE...

THE FIRE SPREAD TO SIX HOMES LEADING TO EVACUATIONS. RESPONDING FIREFIGHTERS WERE ABLE TO BRING THE BLAZE UNDER CONTROL.

NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. THE RED CROSS IS ASSISTING THE DISPLACED RESIDENTS. OFFICIALS HAVE NOT YET REVEALED THE CAUSE.

PHILADELPHIA HAD A RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER FOR TOURISM THIS YEAR.

THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RELEASED THE NUMBERS AT THEIR ANNUAL LUNCH AT THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.

AFTER A CONTENTIOUS ELECTION, MANY PEOPLE SAY THEY ARE LEAVING POLITICS OFF THEIR THANKSGIVING TABLE THIS YEAR.

A lockdown has been lifted at John Bartram High School, after a report of a gun inside the building.

Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a stolen car who hit a police cruiser, then an officer, then sped off.

Wednesday is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Millions of Americans are making their way to their Thanksgiving destinations.

Salty oceanwater is creeping up the Delaware River, the source for much of the drinking water for people here in Philadelphia and millions of others.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 (midday edition):

It's getaway day as people head out to their Thanksgiving destinations. Wednesday is one of the busiest travel days of the year, as people are hitting the roads, rails and the skies to get to their Thanksgiving destinations.

Residents of Brith Sholom House apartments, who fought to improve conditions so they could stay in the West Philadelphia building, will have to move after all. The Philadelphia Housing Authority, which bought the building, says it must be gutted in order to be saved.

Preparations and rehearsals are underway for Philadelphia’s 105th Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, the Philadelphia chef who serves traditional Thai cuisine out of her Fishtown restaurant Kalaya, is the subject of a new documentary episode on Netflix.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 (morning edition):

After several hours of public testimony on Tuesday in opposition to the proposed Center City arena, City Council advanced two bills connected with the project. The bills’ sponsor says not to read too much into it.

A man accused of committing three robberies at gunpoint in three consecutive days, all in the same Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, is off the streets and in police custody, but not before a person was shot.

Holiday sales have been going on since October, but many shoppers have their eyes on forthcoming Thanksgiving weekend deals to make some of their purchases. An industry analyst says Cyber Monday is projected to be the most popular day for shoppers this year.

Members of the Philadelphia Police Department prepped, packed and delivered more than 400 Thanksgiving dinner boxes Tuesday morning for families across all 20 police districts in the city.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 (evening edition):

Preparations and rehearsals are underway for Philadelphia’s 105th Thanksgiving Day Parade.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has told his cabinet to cut spending by 5% as he looks to get ahead of any future money problems. A Republican lawmaker says this was easy to predict.

Holiday sales have been going on since October, but many shoppers have their eyes on forthcoming Thanksgiving weekend deals to make some of their purchases. An industry analyst says Cyber Monday is projected to be the most popular day for shoppers this year.

Members of the Philadelphia Police Department prepped, packed and delivered more than 400 Thanksgiving dinner boxes Tuesday morning for families across all 20 police districts in the city.

New Annenberg Public Policy Center data shows less than half of Americans are aware that cancer risk can be lowered by cutting or stopping alcohol consumption altogether.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 (midday edition):

City Council is hosting more public hearings today on the proposed Sixers arena. Mayor Parker reiterated her support for the project at a community meeting in Mount Airy.

A Philadelphia woman was found dead by one of her sons and police are now trying to figure out what happened to her.

Norristown Police Chief Jaqueline Bailey-Davis has been placed on administrative leave. However, Norristown officials won't say why.

The Community College of Philadelphia is making it easier for their scholarship students to transfer to Temple.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 (morning edition):

Service on two SEPTA Regional Rail lines has been restored after a set of downed overhead wires near 30th Street Station caused trains to stop for several hours during the evening rush.

Philadelphia police have arrested a half-dozen teenagers for a series of unprovoked assaults in Center City last week.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced two new department heads replacing people who are leaving or who recently left.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is cracking down on crimes against the city's elderly population.

Police have six teenagers from the same school in custody on charges they randomly attacked people last Tuesday afternoon in Center City.

A Bristol Township man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met online is facing additional charges after six more women stepped forward.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has appointed a new budget director and a new chief of Human Resources but she says she won’t be rushed on naming commissioners for the Health and Behavioral Health Departments.

Crimes against the elderly often go unreported. Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office opened up the application process for a new round of violence prevention grants for nonprofit organizations that support elderly victims.

Outdoor dining is here to stay in New Jersey.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law Monday, making permanent some of the outdoor accommodations that became popular during COVID-19 restrictions on indoor seating capacity.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Monday, November 25. 2024 (Midday Edition)

Cleanup and repairs continue at the site of Sunday's water main break that left a huge crater in Northern Liberties.

SEPTA's $20-million yearly estimate to provide service for a Center City arena sparks City Council debate on who will pay for it.

New Jersey launches apprentice program to boost employment in Childcare industry.