Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 19, 2025 (midday edition):

The New Jersey Transit rail strike is over after the transit agency and the engineers union reached a tentative agreement. Trains will start rolling again on Tuesday.

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SEPTA riders get their first opportunity to weigh in on the transit agency's budget proposal. A public hearing will discuss possible service cuts, station closures and fare increases if SEPTA's $213 million budget gap isn't filled.

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Police in Delaware County are asking for the public's help as they search for the person who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in Upper Darby.

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Philadelphia's next district attorney will be chosen in Tuesday's primary election.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 19, 2025 (morning edition):

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. His personal office announced the diagnosis in a statement Sunday afternoon.

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The trial against the former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry nearly two years ago is expected to begin today, with jury selection starting this morning.

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Hundreds of people packed onto Ninth Street in South Philly for the Italian Market Festival over the weekend.

It's Day 3 of the NJ Transit train engineers strike. Talks between transit officials and the engineers union are expected to pick back up today. Both sides will be joined by members of the National Mediation Board.

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A man was shot and killed in broad daylight in Lower Providence, Montgomery County. The DA's office says it happened just before 5:00 yesterday (Saturday) afternoon near the intersection of Ridge Pike and Cross Keys Road, right near Collegeville Italian Bakery.

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Organizers cancelled the second day of the Stotesbury Cup Regatta after rainstorms brought the Schuylkill River to unsafe levels.

The world's largest high school regatta was able to get competition in Friday, despite dealing with similar issues.

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New Jersey is entering into a licensing system for social workers with other states. This is to make sure more people who need help can get it when it’s available.

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This weekend’s Fan Expo turned the Philadelphia Convention Center into a playground of comics, games, cosplay and more.

Saturday’s races were called off at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta after rain caused the Schuylkill River’s water level to rise, making unsafe conditions for the high school rowers.

Opera isn't just for the monied elite at Opera Philadelphia.

They’re offering tickets for as low as $11 during their 2025-26 season.

It's been 20 years of the Revolutionary-era costumed interpreters around Philadelphia.

And as the weather warms up, the Colonial actors and their friends are getting ready to greet visitors to Philadelphia’s historic district.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, May 17, 2025 (morning edition):

A tornado touched down in Collings Lakes, Atlantic County, yesterday, leaving trees uprooted and houses damaged.

As the weather warms, the "car meetups" return to Philly streets. But the Philadelphia Police Commissioner says his team is making a special effort to discourage the dangerous, illegal gatherings.

The PPA is actively working to catch more drivers that are running red lights.

And It's been 20 years of the Revolutionary-era costumed interpreters around Philadelphia. As the weather warms up, the Colonial actors and their friends are getting ready to greet visitors to Philadelphia’s historic district.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Friday, May 16, 2025 (Evening Edition)

Philadelphia police have outlined their strategies to investigate and crack down on so-called "car meetups" in the city.

New Jersey Transit train engineers went on strike today, leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters looking for alternate ways to get to and from their destinations.

Paramedics saved a baby's life outside of the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

A shooting at the Logan Elementary playground in Northwest Philly has left an 18-year-old dead and a 17-year-old wounded.

The Parking Authority activates another red light camera in the city on Monday. That's when a 45-day warning period will start for the new camera at Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue in North Philadelphia.

KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, May 16, 2025 (midday edition):

The New Jersey Transit rail strike is affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters.

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Paramedics saved a baby's life outside of the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan is inching forward in City Council.

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A baby boy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has become the first patient to receive a personalized gene-editing treatment.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 16, 2025 (morning edition):

New Jersey Transit train engineers went on strike at midnight, affecting more than 350,000 commuters.

Contract negotiations between the transit agency and the engineers union stalled after a potential contract was overwhelmingly rejected a month ago.

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A Muslim teacher has filed a federal suit against the Philadelphia School District, claiming her free speech rights were violated because of her pro-Palestinian beliefs.

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Last month, the Philadelphia Zoo made history when their 97-year-old tortoise became a mother for the first time. Now, her family is growing, with three additional hatchlings breaking out of their shells.

Police in Lindenwold, Camden County are looking for a woman they say was caught on camera dropping a small dog in a trash bag into a dumpster.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wants to make sure the healthcare system collapse that happened in Delaware County with Crozer Health never happens again in the Commonwealth.

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Philadelphia is on of several cities offering a new ride-share option that could save you money, but you better put on your walking shoes!

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As the school year winds down the Philadelphia School District took time to recognize the achievements of special education students.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, May 15, 2025 (midday edition):

A search crew recovered the body of a contractor who fell into Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County.

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Eight years after a Chester County woman went missing, her husband is now accused of killing her and lying to police.

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Midnight is the deadline for NJ Transit to reach a deal with its engineers union.