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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 (evening edition):

After 48 state attorneys generals sue Meta, claiming the company's Facebook and Instagram platforms are intentionally designed to addict teenagers, the tech giant settles, and agrees to pay nearly $18 billion.

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City officials held a press conference in hopes of getting the public's help in taking nine fugitives into custody.

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

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After a decade, one of Philadelphia's most popular bike races is back.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 (midday edition):

Two children were killed in a row home fire in Trenton, New Jersey.

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The man accused of running after and scaring random people in Center City while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask was arrested in Las Vegas.

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The Philadelphia School District is working on a plan to pay parents to help improve school achievement.

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Salem Community College in South Jersey is getting ready for its first college football game in school history.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 (morning edition):

Dolly Parton, to many the “Queen of Country,” has died at 80 years old.

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Tuesday saw a full day of testimony in the murder trial of Justin Smith, the Philadelphia man accused of killing his girlfriend and unborn child in 2021.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health says two people are dead in the ongoing measles outbreak in Lancaster County, the first measles deaths in the state in 35 years.

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Pennsylvania’s attorney general is suing Snapchat, arguing the company is misleading parents with its age rating, knowingly and intentionally addicting kids to its social media platform, and creating an atmosphere that encourages cyberbullying and sexual predators.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (evening edition)

The body of a woman was found in the Delaware River Tuesday morning. Officials say she died a hero after saving the life of a child yesterday.

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Delaware County’s newly-founded human relations commission is one step closer to hearing its first cases.

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A delay in the release of state test scores is complicating the application process for Philadelphia magnet schools.

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Sixers fans swarmed the team store at Xfinity Mobile Arena today (Tues) to finally get their hands on the LeBron James jerseys.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 (midday edition):

Operations have shifted from rescue to recovery in the search for a woman who helped rescue a girl in the Delaware River in Burlington County.

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A former assistant fire chief in Delaware County has been found guilty of ethnic intimidation for hurling racial slurs at a Black woman.

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A member of the Lower Merion School Board is charged with stealing more than $50,000 from her former employer.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 (morning edition):

Changes to Medicaid begin on Oct. 1, and Philadelphia officials are worried about the impact on residents and the city budget.

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Video circulating on social media shows armed men ambushing victims and robbing them, all in the middle of a busy section of Center City.

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The trial against the Philadelphia man accused of killing his girlfriend and unborn child in 2021 continues Tuesday morning.

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Two months after a 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, was allegedly shot and killed by police, dozens congregated at a church to support his family as they demand answers.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, August 24, 2026 (evening edition):

A video circulating on social media shows three armed men ambushing and robbing three men in one of the most popular sections of Center City early Sunday morning – one with a long gun.

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Changes to Medicaid begin on Oct. 1, and Philadelphia officials are worried about the impact on residents and the City budget.

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It was the first day of school for 113,000 students in the Philadelphia School District.

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A new office for veterans affairs is now open in Camden County.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 (midday edition):

If you're heading to the bus stop, you might want to check the SEPTA app. There's a chance your bus route has changed. SEPTA has launched the first phase of its New Bus Network.

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A driver struck and killed a man who was crossing the road in North Philly, then took off.

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The school year can be stressful for everyone, but doctors say it can be a particularly challenging time for moms.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 (morning edition):

A local women’s clothing brand is set to launch a collection with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Thousands of runners hit the streets in South Philly Sunday morning for the 13th annual Philly 10K run.

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Children received free backpacks and school supplies Sunday afternoon in Delaware County ahead of the new school year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (evening edition)

Make it NINE straight wins for your Philadelphia Phillies, as they band together for a miraculous 9th-inning comeback against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Thousands of runners hit the streets in South Philly Sunday morning for the Philly 10 K Run.

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Starting today, your SEPTA bus route might be different than it was yesterday. Or it may not be running at all, as the first phase of SEPTA's new bus route overhaul kicked in today.