A Philadelphia City Council committee hearing on the proposed Sixers arena is taking place.

Jewish groups say Pennridge School District's response to a swastika found on school property is not enough.

20 years after a bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park collapsed, a new one is now open.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 (morning edition):

Dozens of immigrant advocates gathered in front of City Hall on Tuesday afternoon before marching to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Philadelphia field office to call on Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm the city’s sanctuary status before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

A new law closes a loophole in Pennsylvania by clearly prohibiting the creation and distribution of deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated pornography. The law protects adults and children but is especially focused on minors.

New bathrooms, windows and roofs are among the upgrades slated for seven Philadelphia schools, courtesy of a new state grant program.

As the holiday shopping season ramps up, Central Division Victim Services in North Philadelphia offers an opportunity to give to those who may find it difficult to celebrate this year.

-The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is behind bars in Pennsylvania after he was arrested in Altoona. He will be facing murder charges in New York. As KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports the suspect has ties to Philadelphia and investigators say he even stopped in the city after last week’s shooting.

-Police have arrested a man they say vandalized a Wawa in Mayfair. It happened around 12:30 this morning at the store at Roosevelt Boulevard and Tyson Avenue. The store was closed at the time. Several gas pumps were smashed up -- the computer screens bashed in, and at least one nozzle and hose appeared to have been ripped from the pump. Police say the man also started a fire between the pumps, but firefighters extinguished it. The 37-year-old man was arrested and is facing arson charges.

-Philadelphia finally has a new Health Commissioner. Nearly a year into her term, Mayor Cherelle Parker has elevated a doctor already working for the Health Department. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports.

-He was a "good kid" who did his best to avoid neighborhood violence in Bristol, Bucks County. But, in December 2020, he became a victim of that violence. Now, his killer has been found guilty of third degree murder. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

-One episode in, and Kylie Kelce has a hit on her hands. Her new podcast 'Not Gonna Lie' is number one on the Apple and Spotify charts, dethroning 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' Of course, that means Kylie has bragging rights at home, too: she can tell husband Jason who's got the most popular podcast in the land (and it's not his show with brother Travis). New episodes of 'Not Gonna Lie' are released every Thursday.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 (morning edition):

The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested in Altoona and is now charged with murder. The suspect has ties to the area. He graduated from Penn and police say he was in Philadelphia at some point after last week’s shooting in New York.

Sen. George Helmy has resigned and recently elected Andy Kim has been sworn in early to get a headstart on his work in the U.S. Senate.

The number of fatal crashes in Philadelphia has gone down in the last couple of years, according to the Vision Zero annual report. But the crash rate continues to be higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

We're less than a month away from New Year's Day and the 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Tickets for bleacher seating at City Hall are still available for purchase.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 (evening edition):

Lower Merion police are searching for two people involved in a deadly home invasion early Sunday morning.

Luigi Mangione, the person of interest in the shooting death of the United Healthcare CEO, has local ties, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020.

Philadelphia continues to pursue its goal of zero traffic deaths but the Vision Zero Annual Report, released Monday, shows it still hasn’t recovered from the pandemic spike in fatalities caused by vehicles.

The Eagles charity album "A Philly Special Christmas Party" debuted with the largest sales week for a holiday release on vinyl in the modern era.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Freedom To Read Act into law Monday.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 (midday edition):

Lower Merion Police are searching for two people involved in a deadly home invasion that happened early yesterday morning.

A woman was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early this morning in Holmesburg.

A bill that would put restrictions on mobile services provided in Kensington has cleared a Philadelphia City Council committee and could be voted on as early as this week.

The Eagles charity album "A Philly Special Christmas Party" debuted with the largest sales week for a holiday release on vinyl in the modern era.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 (morning edition):

A bill that would put restrictions on mobile services provided in Kensington has cleared a Philadelphia City Council committee and could be voted on as early as this week.

A New Jersey community is remembering a beloved crossing guard who died Friday after being hit by a car.

A man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life after a home invasion in Wynnewood. Officials are looking for a vehicle and two suspects.

The Eagles held off the Carolina Panthers and clinched a playoff spot with their ninth straight win on Sunday.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, December 8, 2024 (Evening Edition)

A New Jersey community remembers a beloved crossing guard who died Friday after being hit by a car.

Philadelphia city council is poised to write the ending of the three- year saga of the U C Townhomes, an affordable complex that was demolished earlier this year.

Opera Philadelphia and Broad Street Love in Center City are working together uplift the community with the power of music.

John Dunlop is the head boys soccer coach at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 (morning edition):

One person is dead from a two-alarm house fire In Burlington County, New Jersey. First responders tell our partners at NBC10 crews were able to put out the fire, but they found the person dead on the first floor of the home when they arrived. They say the victim was a hoarder which made it difficult to get in the house and fight the flames.

The Burlington City community is honoring the crossing guard who was hit and killed by a car Friday. A memorial has been set up for 74-year-old Bruce Morlack at the spot where the incident happened. There was also a moment of silence during Saturday night's Burlington holiday parade.

Dozens of first responders spent their Saturday bringing holiday joy to children in need. The Plymouth Community Ambulance Association partnered with several emergency service agencies to deliver toys to patients at two hospitals, including St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in North Philadelphia.

New details are emerging from the night NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed.

A new partnership between Opera Philadelphia and Broad Street love in Center City is combining the power of music with the community. "Harmonious Communities" will perform a concert called "Seasons of Love," just in time for the holidays.