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Philadelphia All Local episodes

July 22, 2025 Lower Merion woman testifies in trial of men accused of shooting and killing her son, paralyzing her during home invasion
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (evening edition):
A mother who was critically injured in December’s deadly home invasion in Lower Merion testified today at the trial of the two men accused of breaking into her home, shooting and paralyzing her and killing her 25-year-old son.
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The man who admitted to driving drunk when he struck and killed a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia pediatrician as she rode a bicycle near Rittenhouse Square in Center City last summer, has been sentenced to up two decades in prison.
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The late Philadelphia congressman William Gray will get a permanent memorial in the Amtrak station that bears his name. Today, five finalists unveiled their proposals for the memorial.
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First Lady Tammy Murphy and Governor Phil Murphy broke ground on the state’s first-of-its-kind Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton.
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Firefighters in Chester are getting a new tool to help them stay safe. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, this is a first of its kind program in Delaware County.
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July 22, 2025 Large water main break floods Cottman Avenue
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (midday edition):
A stretch of Cottman Avenue is closed at the busy Five Points intersection in Northeast Philadelphia as crews work on a water main that broke there earlier this morning.
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Philadelphia police have arrested the mother of a 2-year-old boy who was shot in the shoulder by another child in a North Philadelphia home last night.
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A Philadelphia man has been accused of attacking and taunting homeless people in Center City while his friends filmed it.
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One in five pet owners in the city is struggling to pay for their pet's expenses and facing the possibility of having to give them up. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money over the next few days for its program that helps keep pets in their homes.
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July 22, 2025 District Council 33 members ratify 3-year contract with city
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (morning edition):
District Council 33 members voted to approve the contract deal with the city.
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The man who admitted to striking and killing a beloved pediatrician riding her bike through Center City last summer will be sentenced this morning.
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The trial of two men accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home, killing a 25-year-old and seriously wounding his mother is now underway. Prosecutors say it’s a clear case of first-degree murder, but defense attorneys say there is reasonable doubt.
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Police in Camden County say two homeowners were charged after hosting large house parties on Sunday, causing disturbances.
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July 21, 2025 Trial begins for 2 charged in deadly Lower Merion home invasion at mistaken address
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 21, 2025 (evening edition):
Members of District Council 33, Philadelphia’s largest blue collar workers union, voted to ratify a new contract.
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The trial is underway for two men accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home in December, killing a 25-year-old and seriously wounding his mother, after they put the wrong address into their phone’s GPS.
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A 40-year-old man has been charged with shooting an innocent bystander during an alleged road rage incident in North Philadelphia.
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The federal, state and local officials in charge of America’s 250th birthday celebration appeared together, for the first time on a panel at the Union League in Philadelphia, to talk about what each has planned for 2026.
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A Delaware County contractor is facing a number of charges after police say he scammed his clients out of thousands of dollars.
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July 21, 2025 District Council 33 set to announce results of vote on tentative city contract
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 21, 2025 (midday edition):
District Council 33, Philadelphia’s largest blue-collar workers union, is expected to release the results of the contract ratification vote sometime today.
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The trial is underway for two men accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home in the middle of the night in December, killing a 25-year-old and seriously wounding his mother, after they went the wrong address in attempt to steal guns.
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The School District of Philadelphia this week continues public sessions on the future of its aging school buildings.
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The colossal dinosaur skeleton is back on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. "Haddy" has been undergoing a restoration for the last five years.
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July 21, 2025 Trial set to begin for 2 charged in fatal Lower Merion home invasion
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 21, 2025 (morning edition):
The family of a man killed by police in Fairhill a couple months ago is demanding the release of body camera footage of the incident.
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The trial starts today of two men accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home in the middle of the night in December, killing a 25-year-old and seriously wounding his mother, after they went the wrong address in an attempt to steal guns.
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Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Porch Light program hosted a block party with a purpose. It was called "A Better World is Possible," sharing the same title of the art installation that serves as a call to action against gun violence.
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While the calendar still says July, the first day of school is right around the corner. Officials in Burlington County are collecting essential school supplies for kids from low-income families.
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July 20, 2025 PHA cuts ribbon on new units in Sharswood’s $750 million revitalization
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, July 20, 2025 (morning edition):
The family of 25-year-old Angel Garcia is demanding more transparency from the Philadelphia Police Department two months after he was shot and killed by two officers in Fairhill.
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On Monday, we're expecting to find out if Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers union will accept its new contract with the city.
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This past week, FBI agents raided two buildings in West Philadelphia connected with a long-time motorcycle group.
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority celebrated the dramatic transformation of the Sharswood neighborhood last week with a ribbon-cutting on the latest and final phase of the project.
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July 19, 2025 Bipartisan coalition of governors calls for overhaul of power grid operator PJM
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, July 19, 2025 (midday edition):
Police are searching for the person they say shot a 16-year-old boy last night in Strawberry Mansion.
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Governors of both parties have signed on to a letter to electric grid operator PJM, asking for more input on how to meet growing energy demands.
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State Sen. Sharif Street held his fourth annual Community Baby Shower in North Philadelphia, where new moms had the opportunity to receive free supplies and access to educational workshops.
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Once Upon A Nation is looking for the next generation of storytellers. A contest is being held for kids to write a story about their history hero.
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As the new "Superman" movie soars above its box office competition, people who knew the leading man when he was just a kid from Philly reflect on his "secret origins."
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It’s been a whirlwind offseason for Penn State hockey. Fresh off its first-ever trip to the Frozen Four, the Nittany Lions landed Gavin McKenna, who many believe is a top NHL Draft prospect next season.
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July 19, 2025 Royal Rummage sidewalk sale is back with big deals in Chestnut Hill
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, July 19, 2025 (morning edition):
A suspected child predator faces a slew of charges in Bucks County after he was led on for months by a group of internet vigilantes posing as a 13-year-old girl.
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Philadelphia police are investigating an apparent road rage incident in the city's Kensington section that ended with an innocent bystander being hit.
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A weekend curfew is now in full effect in Trenton.
City officials have issued an emergency executive order imposing a nightly curfew on East State Street between Carroll Street and South Broad Street. This so-called "Club City Hall" section, they say, has become a growing problem with late night crowds.
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Members of Community organization Juntos rallied outside the Criminal Justice Center in Center City Friday morning against recent ICE arrests, including one outside the courthouse.
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A cherished Chestnut Hill tradition is back: the Royal Rummage.
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July 18, 2025 The MLB All-Star Game is coming to Philly
With a midday celebration at City Hall, the Phillies and the city have revealed plans for next summer’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. We get the story from KYW’s Mike DeNardo…
A long-awaited marijuana legalization bill from a Philadelphia Democrat and an Erie County Republican has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate. While it likely won’t be passed in time for this year’s budget, KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert takes a look at its chances of eventually getting across the finish line.
A woman was shot and killed near a church in North Philadelphia early this morning. KYW's Tim Jimenez has the story from police headquarters.
The recent, tragic death of a young girl killed while riding a electric scooter in Aston, Delaware County has officials reminding residents that those vehicles are not allowed on streets or sidewalks
The first mosquito pool this year infected by West Nile virus has been discovered in Northeast Philadelphia.
Health officials expect to see more West Nile-positive pools across the city.
As KYW’s John McDevitt reports, although no humans have contracted the disease, the health department is keeping a close eye on things.
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