Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, August 30, 2026 (evening edition)

The triumphant return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic brought thousands of people out to the barricades to cheer on the competitors.

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KYW’s Shara Dae Howard was along the Ben Franklin Parkway earlier today for what ended up being quite a wild finish to the women's race.

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Philly parents may soon get school information in the palm of their hands. The school district is developing an app, as we hear from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo...

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 (morning edition):

Two people are dead,and nine are hospitalized after 11 people were shot in Trenton early this morning.

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The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back for the first time in 10 years.

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Philly parents may soon get school information in the palm of their hands.

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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society says it is not too soon to give your trees some care as we approach the fall leaf season.

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Lifeguards in New Jersey are approaching the unofficial end of summer, and this was their first season as official first responders.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 (evening edition):

Police say a crew of men used an assault style rifle to rob someone in Center City early Friday morning. It’s the second robbery of its kind in the heart of the city in less than one week.

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One of the longest-standing Black Cannabis conferences is returning to Philadelphia this September.

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Mount up, Philly, it's bike race weekend! The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back after a 10-year break. The men's and women's pro events are set for Sunday, but the party's going on all weekend long.

The KYW Newsradio on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 (Morning edition):

Philadelphia police are investigating a second robbery in less than one week in which thieves used an assault style weapon to steal jewelry from people in Center City.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has kicked off the 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic weekend. Parker was delighted to preside over the return of the international bike race after a 10-year absence, highlighting the accessibility of the 14.4-mile course, which winds from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the famous Manayunk Wall.

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Twenty-eight-year-old Justin Smith was sentenced to life in prison on Friday after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend and unborn child in 2021.

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A federal appeals court in Philadelphia says Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated federal immigration law and the Fifth Amendment with a policy enacted last summer that allowed the agency to detain without a hearing undocumented immigrants who had lived in the U.S. for years.

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law Friday making permanent rules that allow some bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks to go in closed and sealed containers.

The KYW Newsradio on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 (evening edition):

A Philadelphia police officer is on desk duty while he’s being investigated for leaving a man in the street who was then struck and killed.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined race officials, sponsors and riders on Friday to kick off the 2026 Cycling Classic weekend.

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Get ready to pay more for everyday goods as the trade relationship between the United States and Canada deteriorates from one of the strongest in the world into an open conflict.

The KYW Newsradio on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 (midday edition):

There is cleaning up to do after powerful storms swept through the region yesterday. There was flash flooding and trees and power lines came down. And, issues persist at the airport, where dozens of flights are canceled and delayed today.

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It’s been 10 years, but the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back with more than 200 riders across the men’s and women’s races representing 28 countries.

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Over 500 people are dead and more than 1,000 missing after flooding in Nepal and Tibet.

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Tonight is opening night for the Villanova University football team. The Wildcats will host William and Mary at 6 p.m.

The KYW Newsradio on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 (morning edition):

A federal judge said Thursday that criminal charges could result from the testimony offered in court by lawyers from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office about a 2009 murder conviction appeal, but did not suggest who would be entangled.

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Prosecutors wrapped up their case Thursday in the trial against 28-year-old Justin Smith, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Dianna Brice in 2021.

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Flooding in Nepal and China's Tibet region has killed about 400 people and left more than 1,000 missing.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (evening edition)

The city and school district are stressing the importance of immunizations, in the wake of two measles-associated deaths reported in Pennsylvania.

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Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is headed back to court next month as one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony.

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If you’re planning a trip, Philadelphia International Airport is getting more options to visit Europe.

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Eagles preseason finale is tomorrow night versus the Bengals at the Linc.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 (midday edition):

City officials are asking for the public’s help as they try to find nine fugitives who are wanted for separate murders that have taken place over the last six years. Police say one of the suspects recently targeted victims because they were gay.

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A federal judge will hear more from lawyers within the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office regarding the office’s handling of a 2009 murder conviction appeal.

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Delaware is raising the bar for what it takes to open a data center in the state. Gov. Matt Meyer signed into law a handful of bills ensuring the costs of data centers come out of developers' pockets.

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The head of Philly’s World Affairs Council says the city should try to continue attracting international sports fans like it did during the World Cup.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 (morning edition):

A senior citizen from South Jersey has been indicted on a murder charge after prosecutors say he choked his own daughter to death.

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A Philadelphia judge has ordered a special investigation into the Sheriff’s Office, citing complaints about the slow delivery of deeds and payments following real estate sales that the office oversees.

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After 48 state attorneys general sued Meta, claiming the company’s Facebook and Instagram platforms are intentionally designed to addict teenagers, the tech giant has settled and agreed to pay up to $18 billion.

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The Ritz Five movie theater on Walnut Street in Old City is closed over fire code violations.