The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Thursday, October 24, 2024 (Evening Edition)

Opponents of the proposed 76ers Center City arena disrupted Philadelphia city council, today, as legislation was introduced that would clear the way for the arena development.

A 21-year-old Bensalem man accused of posing as a teenager to get naked photos of teen girls is now facing federal child-porn charges.

Philadelphia police have released video of the man they say vandalized a statue at a historic Old City synagogue earlier this week.

The Philadelphia Zoo announces a $20 million project that will allow its bears to roam around in a more natural setting.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 (midday edition):

VP Harris was in Delaware County Wednesday night, where she was asked whether she thinks former President Trump is a fascist. The Trump campaign called her answer "disrespectful to the intelligence of voters" and said she is "increasingly reeking of desperation."

New mothers in Pennsylvania will get information about postpartum depression, screenings and help thanks to new law signed by Gov. Shapiro.

One of the nation's top College Field Hockey teams is in Philly.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 (morning edition):

Vice President Kamala Harris took questions from Philadelphia-area voters last night at a town hall in Delaware County hosted by CNN.

Philly police are investigating three separate incidents at a historic Old City synagogue, including vandalism, arson and attempted burglary.

Crowds of unruly teens and young adults wreaked havoc at a South Jersey event.

Most Americans are having trouble keeping up with emergency savings, and few have been able to save anything at all so far this year, according to a new Bankrate survey.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2024 (midday edition):

A woman was shot while crossing the street in North Philadelphia. Police believe she was hit by a stray bullet.

Residents living near New Jersey Transit's River Line voiced complaints to transit officials following a deadly crash earlier this month.

Mural Arts is looking for people who embody the spirit of an underdog persevering against all odds.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 (morning edition):

Thirteen days until Election Day, and voters across Pennsylvania are returning their mail-in ballots. In Bucks County, many voters have been braving long lines – in many cases, a couple hours – to fill out what are called "on-demand mail-in ballots."

A widespread sex trafficking ring that authorities say operated out of Northeast Philadelphia for more than a decade has been shut down. Pennsylvania's attorney general announced the arrests of several people, including the alleged ringleader.

Trains that don't show up and two deadly accidents in the last three months: River Line riders voiced their concerns about safety and reliability at a meeting with NJ Transit officials last night in Burlington County.

No rain in the forecast, but we are in desperate need of it. The last time we got any measurable rainfall was 24 days ago. Officials in New Jersey say the state is under a drought watch, and residents are encouraged to conserve water as best they can.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (Evening Edition)

At least 22 people are under arrest for their alleged involvement in a human-trafficking ring that authorities say operated out of Northeast Philadelphia since 2012.

Among those now facing charges, the accused ring leader.

The race for the White House will likely be decided by Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania will likely be decided by the Philadelphia suburbs. Voters from both parties in very-purple Bucks County are braving long lines to make sure they get they get their ballot in.

The P-A House Children and Youth Committee Tuesday morning advanced the Ebony Alert bill, which would establish a system in Pennsylvania, similar to the Amber Alert, but tailored for missing Black and Brown youth.

A hi-tech portal to cities around the world launched in Love Park.

KYW's John McDevitt reports the art installation connects Philadelphia to three other cities around the world through a live stream.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 (midday edition):

Police are investigating a burglary spree in Southwest Philadelphia. The same two men have broken into at least three corner shops through sidewalk cellar doors and took thousands of dollars in merchandise, according to investigators.

The new Portal is getting up and running in LOVE Park.

It's National Teen Driver Week, and AAA Mid-Atlantic has some advice for parents of new drivers as PennDOT announces statewide crackdown on aggressive driving.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 (morning edition):

Vice President Kamala Harris was back in our area on Monday. She was campaigning in Malvern, Chester County to try to appeal to moderate and conservative voters.

Authorities are trying to identify the suspects who shot seven people over the weekend in North Philly, in what they say was an argument over a speaker at a "social media party."

New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a piece of legislation that would require GPS navigation apps to remove some local roads if suggested routes are causing major delays.

The Portal art installation in LOVE Park aims to connect people around the world through a real-time livestream. It is expected to launch Tuesday, despite a crack that formed after it was installed.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 (Midday Edition):

• Today is the final day for Pennsylvania residents to register to vote in the 2024 general election.

• The race for U.S. Senate in New Jersey is one of the big contests as candidates run to replace convicted Bob Menendez.

• Vice President Kamala Harris is in Malvern, Pa.,with Republican former Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

• Students at Saint Francis of Assisi in Springfield, Delaware County, are getting back to class two weeks after the 100-year-old school was devastated by fire.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 (morning edition):

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Sunday before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions through the drive-thru window.

The reasons to participate in the city’s annual AIDS Walk are as varied and diverse as the participants themselves. What is common to all, however, is a commitment to raises donations and to draw attention to HIV and AIDS and the people affected by the disease — and to continue to drive forward life-saving advancements in treatment and prevention.

Inflation has been cooling off, but new data shows most holiday travelers are changing their plans due to rising costs.