The KYW Newsradio All-Local (Midday Edition), Sunday, February 16, 2025

PHILADELPHIA POLICE INVESTIGATE A DOUBLE SHOOTING IN MANTUA THAT LEFT A HUSBAND AND WIFE IN CRITICAL CONDITION...ALONG WITH ANOTHER SHOOTING AND A STABBING OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY.

ADVOCATES CALLED ON PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL TO CHANGE THE WAY THE CITY FUNDS AFFORDABLE HOUSING....

CHERRY HILL IS IN THE PROCESS OF PRESERVING NEARLY 250 ACRES OF FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local (Morning Edition), Sunday, February 16, 2025

Advocates are calling on Philadelphia city council to change the way the city funds affordable housing.

Police have identified the man they have in custody in the shooting that left two women injured not too far from Friday's Eagles Parade.

Since last Sunday, it has been a glorious time of Super Bowl celebration for Eagles fans in the tri-state area.

Police announce an arrest in the shooting that left two women injured near Friday's Eagles Parade. The 28-year-old man has been identified as Brandon Ramos. He's been charged with aggravated assault, possessing an instrument of crime, simple assault and reckless endangerment.

The Montgomery County D-A is offering a reward in hopes of identifying a shooter that killed a man sitting in his car Thursday night in Norristown.

A simple party invitation to a new neighbor, captured on video has inspired thousands around the world to host their own gathering. The viral cultural moment is known as ‘Doug’s Winter Party’, which will be held today from 4p — until the cops come. The man at the center is an 87-year-old Army veteran from Bucks County.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 (morning edition):

The city streets were awash in green yesterday as more than a million Eagles fans came together to celebrate the team's Super Bowl 59 victory.

The parade kicked off at the sports complex in South Philly and culminated with a party on the Parkway and the steps of the Art Museum.

Police are investigating a double shooting near the Eagles Parade route that left two women shot in their legs.

The Montgomery County D-A is offering a reward in hopes of identifying the person who shot and killed a man sitting in his car Thursday night in Norristown.

A simple party invitation to a new neighbor, captured on video has inspired thousands around the world to host their own gathering.

The viral cultural moment is known as ‘Doug’s Winter Party’, which will be held today from 4p — until the cops come.

The man at the center is an 87-year-old Army veteran from Bucks County.

Fans of “Queer Eye” may remember the show’s fifth season here in Philadelphia.

Well, the Fab Five are coming back to town with a live event at the Miller Theater.

One of the oldest theatres in the area is asking for the community’s help.

Police officials say an argument broke out around 2:30 p.m. Friday after a man attempted to cut through the crowd to the port-a-potties on 23rd Street and Park Towne Place near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2025 (morning edition):

The Super Bowl champion Eagles are parading down Broad Street and the Parkway today. The parade is expected to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. While some businesses along the parade route are closing for the day, others see it as an opportunity.

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The "championship flu" is spreading in one South Jersey school district, forcing the superintendent to cancel classes. In a last-minute decision, some schools closed because too many staff called out sick to go to the Eagles championship parade.

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Philadelphia education officials estimate there are 2,000 teacher vacancies citywide. On Thursday, they announced the formation of a coalition to recruit and keep more teachers.

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In recent weeks, with diversity, equity and inclusion under fire at the federal level, the University of Pennsylvania says it is reviewing websites and programs.

Businesses along Broad Street are either embracing Friday's Eagles celebration, or they're closing their doors for the day.

The message from SEPTA as it gets ready for the Eagles victory parade..."please be patient."

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is suing several federal agencies in the wake of the White House freezing federal funding.

Valentine's Day often brings with it relationship issues and can bring on depression.

KYW Community Impact reporter Racquel Williams spoke with a couple’s counselor about setting expectations too high

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 (midday edition):

We're a day away from the Eagles championship parade, and road closures and parking restrictions are already in effect.

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Philadelphia’s Tax Reform Commission is expected to deliver its report this month, after a year of considering changes to the city’s tax system. But its advisory committee got out in front — delivering its report on Wednesday.

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An undocumented Philadelphia man’s life began as a child of refugees, but now, in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he fears it will end as a homeless man in a country he doesn’t know.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 (morning edition):

SEPTA says it's ready to get hundreds of thousands of people to and from the Eagles parade Friday, but it's not going to be a routine schedule -- and it's going to require a lot of walking and a lot of patience.

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The police officer shot and wounded Tuesday night during a traffic stop in North Philadelphia is now out of the hospital. Police said the suspect turned a gun on himself.

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Towns throughout New Jersey are working to figure out how many affordable housing units they need to build for the state to reach its goal of 80,000, and some say the current state recommendations are based on old information.

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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, authorities are warning people to watch out for catfishing scams that lure victims in with romantic promises in order to get them to send money.

SEPTA plans to run express service to get Eagles fans to and from Friday’s parade – but a limited number of stations will be open.

Mayor Cherelle Parker plans to launch an affordable housing program she’s calling “Mission 30,000” next week. She disclosed the plan at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayor’s luncheon.

The police officer shot Tuesday night by a suspect fleeing a traffic stop in North Philadelphia is now out of the hospital and recovering at home.

Philadelphia Police have released new video of two men they say assaulted a police officer during the Eagles' Super Bowl celebrations in Center City on Sunday night.

A federal judge has temporarily halted a Trump administration cut of research funding provided by the National Institutes of Health, but should it eventually go through, it could have grave consequences for Philadelphia universities.