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Investigators in Philadelphia confirmed that 2-year-old Jeremiah Cottman, who was reported missing in Chester City, has been found safe in Philadelphia.

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As we have been reporting, SEPTA asked for state approval to use money reserved for capital projects to temporarily fund services as they race to roll back cuts before a Sept. 14 deadline.

KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke with riders with mixed feelings about the ongoing transit issues.

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The general election after a presidential year traditionally sees the lowest turnout in Philadelphia and many other parts of the state, but a panel of political and legal experts argues that this election could be the most important for Pennsylvania in years.

KYW’s Pat Loeb reports

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Food Bank of South Jersey CEO Fred Wasiak announced will be retiring at the end of the year.

KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with him about the challenges ahead as demand is higher than it’s been in years.

On Friday afternoon, SEPTA asked PennDOT for permission to take money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund to balance its budget. KYW's Mike DeNardo has the details.

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A man and woman got into an argument at a 7-Eleven in Center City late Friday afternoon, and the woman ended up shot to death. KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson has the story.

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Thirteen people are now in custody and charged for their alleged roles in a multi-state car theft ring. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us this crew is also linked to the men who allegedly killed Philly cop Richard Mendez in 2023.

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A new attraction in Dilworth Park, on the West side of Philadelphia City Hall, lets visitors control the movement of the park’s popular fountains. It’s called the Water Orchestra. KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was at the unveiling Friday.

It was a long night at the Linc, but one that ended with another win for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.

Here's Dave Uram.

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In the wake of Thursday's court order to restore its service cuts, SEPTA is taking the extraordinary step of asking PennDOT for permission to take money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund to balance its budget. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

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Police in New Jersey announced the arrest of 13 people involved in a multi-state car theft ring that is tied to the 2023 fatal shooting of a Philadelphia police officer. Mike Dougherty has the details.

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Officials have charged 21 people they say were funneling drugs to the Fairhill neighborhood — including Jimmie Torres, who they say ran the operation, and his son Matthew, who would take over in his absence. KYW crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson was at the announcement.

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A new attraction in Dilworth Park, on the West side of Philadelphia City Hall, lets visitors control the movement of the park’s popular fountains. It’s called the Water Orchestra. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports officials unveiled it on Friday.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 (midday edition):

It was a long night at the Linc, but one that ended with another win for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.

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A Philadelphia judge has ordered SEPTA to reverse all of its recent service cuts, but the transit agency will be allowed to go ahead with a proposed fare increase. SEPTA riders are waiting to see how and when the reversal of the service cuts will play out.

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Bicyclists will pedal from the Art Museum to City Hall Friday night, calling for protected bike lanes on every street in the city. The group Philly Bike Action has been planning this protest for a while, but it comes just two days after one of their members, 67-year-old Harry Fenton, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Fairmount Park.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 (morning edition):

A Philadelphia judge has ordered SEPTA to reverse all of its recent service cuts, but the transit agency will be allowed to go ahead with a proposed fare increase.

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More than 120 religious leaders are calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker to stand by the city’s status as a sanctuary city following her undisclosed response to the Trump administration’s threat to federal funding.

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Pharmacies across Pennsylvania can administer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription for people who meet the criteria, but there’s still quite a bit of confusion over this year’s vaccine.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (evening edition):

The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles begin their 2025 season against the Cowboys. And a lot of fans were so excited, they camped out way early at the sports complex.

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A $12 million repaving and renovation project on Kings Highway in Camden County is done, ahead of schedule.

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More than a hundred Philadelphia families last year lost property they should have inherited because of deed fraud. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports officials unveiled a new tool today to prevent the most prevalent type of deed fraud.

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A massive search is underway in Cape May for a woman who went for a swim in the ocean this morning and never came out.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (midday edition):

Eagles fans have waited more than six months for this: the season opener at the Linc against the Cowboys. But some fans just couldn't wait for today. They've been tailgating since last night.

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The cuts won't be an issue for Eagles fans planning to take the Broad Street Line to tonight's home opener.

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With colder temperatures coming, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is asking Congress to continue protecting some of the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians from being frozen out by home heating costs.

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Ensemble Arts Philly is starting off the 2025-2026 season with a free party.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (morning edition):

SEPTA has secured a sponsorship with FanDuel to restore express service on the Broad Street Line for tonight's Eagles season opener.

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Two people, including a child, are in critical condition after a two-car crash involving a wrong-way driver in Spring Garden.

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The feds announced charges against a Lancaster County man who they say was behind an investment fraud scheme that caused upward of $400 million in losses for investors.

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Philadelphia officials provided new details about its neighborhood-centric celebration of America’s 250th birthday next year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 (evening edition)

SEPTA says it'll run express trains for tomorrow night's Eagles opener, thanks to a last minute sponsorship deal.

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A Philadelphia woman is facing assault charges, accused of severely beating her mother inside a home in Kensington.

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LIHEAP keeps the heat on for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year and as temperatures dip, the Public Utility Commission is asking congress to secure funding for the program at a time when household expenses are on the rise.

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Bensalem Township is putting a closed firehouse to use, housing a medic squad in a part of the township that can be hard to get to during rush-hour or during bad weather.

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There are three rebate programs included in New Jersey’s budget this year. All are designed to help lower the burden of property taxes for homeowners and renters.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 (midday edition)

Governor Shapiro and lawmakers from both parties met in Harrisburg yesterday but there’s still no transit funding deal. So advocates were out this morning talking to riders at 30th Street Station warning them that Amtrak’s Keystone Line could also be at risk of SEPTA doesn’t get the money it needs.

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The Eagles are cautioning fans to avoid tailgating Thursday's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys if they don't have a ticket to the game. But some fans say they're going to tailgate anyway.

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The city is building a new police station in North Philly that will also be a safe place for kids to go after school.

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One of the premier sculptors in the world is debuting her solo exhibition at Rowan Universities Art Gallery and museum.