The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Monday, April 8, 2024 (Midday Edition)

• What should you expect from today's partial Solar Eclipse? We talked to an astronomer that's seen eight to get a better idea. 
• A rally at the Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park marked six months since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War. Rally-goers demanded the return of hostages still held by Hamas.
• A union representing casino workers is suing New Jersey to ban smoking within casinos. 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Monday, April 8, 2024 (Morning Edition)

• It's Eclipse Day and we've got you covered with all you need to know before the partial eclipse happens this afternoon. 
• The Israel-Hamas war is now at six months and rally-goers in Fairmount Park marked the day by demanding the release of hostages still held by Hamas.
• Today is the last day to register to vote for the primary in PA, Gov. Josh Shapiro voted early on Sunday by dropping off his ballot at a satellite election center in Montco.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, April 7, 2024 (Evening Edition):

• It's WrestleMania weekend here in Philly and fans are all sorts of fired up. 
• A 3-year-old girl is fighting for her life after suffering a gunshot wound to the eye Saturday afternoon. 
• Philadelphia police arrested a 32-year-old they say attempted to sexually assault a child at a North Philly rec center. 
• The countdown to the solar eclipse is on. Did you get your glasses yet? 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, April 7, 2024 (Midday Edition):

• A 3-year-old was shot in East Germantown Saturday afternoon. She is listed in extremely critical condition. 
• I-95 North is now back open. 
• The new Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space at Temple University Hospital is now open.
• Festivities for WrestleMania Day 2 are underway! 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, April 6th, 2024 (Midday Edition):

• An Allentown man is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after his toddler allegedly got a hold of his gun and shot himself last week.
• New Jersey Transit is working to harness the power of artificial intelligence to help make railroad crossings safer.

• Eager fans who could not wait until WrestleMania to start celebrating were out early Saturday to watch matches happen right on South Street.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, April 5th, 2024 (Midday Edition):

• A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the New York City area Friday morning. Its impact was felt throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. 
• WrestleMania is back for the first time since 1999. 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, April 5, 2024 (morning edition):

• WrestleMania is this weekend at Lincoln Financial Field. But before the big show, one South Street business is giving everyone a taste of pro wrestling action for free. 
• Philadelphia City Council members on Thursday pledged support for concessions and hospitality workers based at Wells Fargo Center who have authorized a strike if they can’t work out a contract with Philadelphia-based food services giant Aramark.
• April is Distracted Driving Month. Police in New Jersey are increasing patrols to crack down on distracted driving, especially texting and cellphone use. 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Evening Edition):

• An early Thursday morning fire claimed the lives of two people after flames rip through a home in Upper Dublin Township. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits has more.
• Northbound I-95 has reopened in Chester. It was shut down all Thursday morning after a man shot by police in Delaware, stole a police car and led authorities on a chase into Delaware County. We get the details from KYW's Mike DeNardo.
• A special program in Delaware County is helping woman detect and fight against breast cancer. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us this free event is taking place Friday.
• April is distracted driving month. Police in New Jersey are increasing patrols this month to crack down on distracted driving, especially texting and cell phone use. KYW's  South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us state police and nearly 200 towns are involved.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Midday Edition):

• A nonprofit that was hoping to open a medically supervised drug consumption site in Philadelphia has been dealt a serious blow. A federal judge dismissed its lawsuit seeking permission to operate. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.
• The man accused of killing two family members and the mother of his children last month is back in Bucks County. Prosecutors say they expect to seek the death penalty. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Falls Township.
• SEPTA is testing new subway gates designed to deter fare-jumpers. The first ones have been installed at 69th Street Station. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, April 4, 2024 (morning edition):

• SEPTA is testing new subway gates at 69th Street Transportation Center that are designed to deter fare jumpers.

• Residents at one West Philly elderly housing development say they’ve been without hot water for nearly a month. This is just one in a series of problems they say plague the assisted living apartments.

• Philadelphia City Council members plan to introduce a bill at today’s session that would make the eviction diversion program permanent.