Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (evening edition)

A suspect wanted in connection with the murder of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer on Sunday has been identified.

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Authorities have released images of a man they say vandalized an iconic statue at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City last week.

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Pennsylvania health officials are warning of possible measles exposures in Lancaster County earlier this month.

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Thousands of noncitizens have now been purged from New Jersey’s voter rolls, after it was revealed last month they were improperly registered.

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Caregivers at a Delaware County-run geriatric center vote overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 (midday edition):

Police are searching for four gunmen they say got out of an SUV and shot three men Tuesday afternoon in North Philadelphia. One of them was killed.

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School district officials met with parents and staff of Kensington High School to discuss the logistics of moving students to a different facility while crews deal with an asbestos problem.

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The West Philadelphia nonprofit Achievability is giving away thousands of free backpacks and school supplies ahead of the new school year.

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A rescue flight from Southern California with dozens of shelter dogs and puppies on board arrived in Chester County this week to give the animals a second chance.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 (morning edition):

One man is dead and two others are in stable condition following intense gunfire on a busy sidewalk in North Philadelphia.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to rein in what he calls a flood of “speculative data center proposals.”

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A $3 million federal grant will help smooth the way for Pennsylvania youth who’ve been in the criminal justice system.

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Villanova is extending its reach on the Main Line as it opens a new 112-acre campus in Radnor.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (evening edition):

Just over one year after he celebrated Amazon investment in a data center in Bucks County, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order restricting what he calls development by bad actors.

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A second person will spend over seven years behind bars in connection with an armed carjacking in South Philadelphia two years ago.

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A 22-year-old Maryland man has been charged federally with traveling to Delaware to have sex with a 12-year-old girl earlier this year.

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A South Jersey woman is free on bail, but facing serious charges after she told police she “freaked out” when a bug flew into her car, causing a deadly crash in Central Pennsylvania.

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Nearly 60 shelter dogs and puppies that were at risk for euthanasia in Riverside, California arrived this week on a rescue flight to our region and are expected to be up for adoption soon.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 (midday edition):

It was a nightmare for a mother in East Falls. Someone stole her car with her 1-year-old in the back seat. She was able to track the car down and eventually reunite with her baby.

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A Bucks County high school athletic director is accused of peeping in the bedroom window of a girl in his neighborhood.

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A Northeast Philly man who was detained for three days by Israeli forces has been released.

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The Philadelphia teachers union is blasting what it calls a lack of communication about the asbestos project that's forcing a relocation of students and staff at Kensington High School.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 (morning edition):

Philadelphia police have released photos of a man they say shot and killed an off-duty police officer Sunday morning after a fight at an after-hours lounge in Southwest Philly.

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An international manhunt for a man accused of killing his girlfriend in a Telford apartment earlier this year is over. The 27-year-old is in custody in Honduras, awaiting extradition to Bucks County to face the charges.

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Police are searching for a masked person accused of threatening and harassing people outside City Hall.

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More than a dozen Penn State students have been charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, accused of being involved in a large cocaine trafficking ring.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, August 17, 2026 (evening edition):

Philadelphia police have released photos of a suspect wanted in the shooting death of an off-duty officer Sunday morning outside an after-hours lounge in Southwest Philly.

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Philadelphia police are looking to find a man they say robbed a mother and her son at gunpoint in South Philly last week.

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Delaware authorities have arrested and charged a man they say cut a Wawa employee with a knife early Sunday morning.

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It was the first day of school for teachers and staff in the Philadelphia School District.

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After legal battles and neighborhood issues, a nearly $100 million elementary school in Delaware County is set to open its doors.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, August 17, 2026 (midday edition)

Investigators are searching for answers, a day after a Philadelphia Police officer was gunned down while off-duty.

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Police are looking for the driver of a black tow truck that hit and killed a man in South Philly last night and fled the scene.

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Water service was out for about 12 hours in Queen Village after a main broke Sunday morning at 4th and South Streets.

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Gen Z adults love Philadelphia, but they say low wages and lack of opportunity make it hard to stay long-term. That’s according to a new Pew report.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Aug. 16, 2026 (morning edition):

A U.S. citizen who lives in Northeast Philly has been freed after being in Israeli detention since Thursday, according to his family.

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Philadelphia police are investigating another alleged act of antisemitic vandalism at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History last week.

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If you’re thinking about cooling off in a local river or stream, think again. PennEnvironment says area waterways have high levels of fecal bacteria.

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Don't be surprised to see camera crews following transit police around on SEPTA. Philadelphia is the subject of another TV docu-series.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 (morning edition):

City leaders and community members gathered in North Philly for a vigil to honor a married couple shot last weekend.

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Philadelphia police are investigating what they're calling a murder-suicide in Port Richmond involving a 58-year-old man and his 21-year-old daughter.

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An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection with a boat crash that killed two children at the shore last month.

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The summer of big sports events in Philly continued Saturday night when UFC 330 took over Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Construction to replace an expansion joint on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which connects Delaware and New Jersey, is set to begin on Labor Day. That will have a big impact on traffic.

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Sony announced this summer that it would stop producing physical discs for its PlayStation consoles by 2028.