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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.

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.

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.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 18, 2025 (midday edition):

A woman was shot and killed near a North Philadelphia church early Friday morning. Police believe she was targeted, and they are looking for whoever pulled the trigger.

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Mark Dial, the former Philadelphia police officer convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the 2023 fatal traffic stop shooting of Eddie Irizarry, became eligible for immediate parole on Thursday after a judge sentenced him to 9 ½ months to two years in prison.

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An increasing number of motorists have been reporting aggressive drivers in the Garden State using the #77 call line, according to New Jersey State Police.

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Mayors across the country are trying to figure out how to cope with the loss of federal funds, according to a report released Thursday by the National League of Cities.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 18, 2025 (morning edition):

A few dozen people lined up alongside the road in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Thursday evening to protest ICE.

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The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the skydiving plane crash in New Jersey that injured 15 people earlier this month.

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A man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message about the rape has pleaded guilty.

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A group of non-binary runners have filed a complaint against the Philadelphia Marathon over a lack of inclusion in elite categories.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 17, 2025 (evening edition):

Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial -- convicted of voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing Eddie Irazarry during a 2023 traffic stop in Fairhill -- was immediately paroled at his sentencing hearing.

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Customs and Border Protection Agents have seized shipments of drugs passing through Philadelphia this summer including nearly 73 pounds of ketamine and 12 pounds of hallucinogenic mushrooms.

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A group of non-binary runners have filed a complaint against the Philadelphia Marathon over a lack of inclusion.

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A report from the National League of Cities, released today, shows that mayor’s across the country are grappling with how to manage the loss of federal funds.

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Days after the Pennsylvania House passed the framework of a budget, the state of that spending plan is back in flux.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 17, 2025 (midday edition):

Former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial has been sentenced in connection with the shooting death of Eddie Irrazary during a 2023 traffic stop. This makes Dial eligible for immediate parole for time served.

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Police in Jackson Township, Ocean County, say a 61-year-old man died when lightning struck an outdoor archery range Wednesday evening. Thirteen other people were hurt, including a 7-year-old child.

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ICE agents arrested 14 people during a raid at a grocery store in West Norriton, Montgomery County, on Wednesday. The Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia said at least six of them are Mexican nationals.

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A celebration of African American and Puerto Rican heritage will take over North Philadelphia next weekend with a new history festival.

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Atlantic City's Air Show made a return on Wednesday.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 17, 2025 (morning edition):

ICE agents arrested several people at a grocery store in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County.

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Police in Jackson Township, Ocean County, say a 61-year-old man died when lightning struck an outdoor archery range Wednesday evening. Thirteen other people were hurt, including a 7-year-old child.

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SEPTA's planned service cuts next month would take effect one day before the first day of school, so Philly students may be hit with longer walks to class.

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Police officers and community members took to the hardwood in South Philly for a basketball game last night. The message: keeping kids off the streets and out of danger.

SEPTA's impending service cuts would force thousands of Philadelphia students to make longer walks as the new school year begins.

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Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker provided more details on the city’s agreement with its white collar workers union, District Council 47.

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FBI agents raided two buildings in West Philadelphia connected to a motorcycle group early Wednesday morning.

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A Gloucester County woman has been awarded an 8-million dollar settlement after she accused a Philadelphia man of posting her private photos online.

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Defense attorneys for Sean Higgins want a judge to suppress evidence from trial in the fatal crash that killed hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew last year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (midday edition):

Police found a woman's body in an abandoned house in North Philadelphia. Investigators believe her death was suspicious.

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Philadelphia police have released photos of the suspects who tried to rob an armored Brinks truck in the Northeast -- the fourth such robbery in the Northeast in a month.

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The Trump administration is ending the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline's "press 3" option for LGBTQ youth.

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A federal judge has ruled an embattled Philadelphia charter school must surrender its charter and close.