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Philadelphia All Local episodes

May 18 SEPTA to provide extra service for fans attending FIFA World Cup matches at the Linc
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 18, 2026 (evening edition):
Leadership and congregants of a historic Black church in Wilmington, which was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning, are promising to rebuild.
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Three members of the Pagan Motorcycle Club are on trial in Montgomery County on charges connected to a shootout with a rival motorcycle gang at the Wawa in West Norriton.
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The Pennsylvania primary is Tuesday, and Philadelphia election officials are still searching for poll workers.
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Philadelphia authorities will have an election task force available for voters to combat potential election intimidation for Tuesday's primary.
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SEPTA says it's providing additional service for fans attending the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
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May 18 Air quality alert, leftover PGA merch, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 18, 2026 (midday edition):
A man broke into an apartment in the Northeast and was shot and killed during a struggle with someone inside.
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A 14-year-old was shot in West Philadelphia. He was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition, but he has been upgraded to stable.
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There's an air quality alert for our region as temperatures peak in the mid-90s.
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Still regretting your decision not to buy that PGA Championship T-shirt or hat? Well, now's your chance to snag it at half off.
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May 18 Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 18, 2026 (morning edition):
A fantastic week at Aronimink came to a close on Sunday with Aaron Rai winning the PGA Championship. He is the first Englishman to win this event in over 100 years, since Jim Barnes in 1919.
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Two people are dead in what police are calling a catastrophic crash in Juniata Saturday night.
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Months of campaigning end on Monday for the three candidates left standing in the race for Philadelphia's third congressional district seat. Tuesday's primary will determine which one goes to the U.S. House.
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May 17 Fire rips through historic Mother African Union Church in Delaware
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (midday edition)
Fire crews in Delaware battled a fire at one of the oldest African American churches in the country.
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With controversy and conflict in the Middle East causing last minute shake ups, Philadelphia’s Third Congressional District election is two days away.
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With controversy and conflict in the Middle East causing last minute shake ups, Philadelphia’s Third Congressional District election is two days away.
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It's going to cost more to cross the Delaware Bay by ferry this summer.
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May 16 Teen faces 3rd-degree murder charge in shooting death of Upper Darby student
Thousands lined the Fairways of Aronomink Golf Club in Newtown Square to watch the best golfers in the world compete for the coveted Wanamaker trophy. Police in Delaware County say a 14-year-old is being charged as an adult after a female classmate was fatally shot inside her home in Upper Darby Thursday. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has the details. Three people are wounded and one person in critical after an overnight triple shooting in Northwest Philly. Police responding just after 12:30 this morning to the 3600 block of North Camac Street near 13th Street and Erie Avenue in the city's Franklinville neighborhood. They found two men and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. A 21-year-old man was shot in the knee and taken to a hospital in stable condition. The 20-year-old woman was shot in the foot. She is also stable. The third victim, age 24, was shot in the abdomen and taken by private vehicle to the hospital. He's listed as critical. Officers found a 9-millimeter pistol and three 40-caliber guns at the scene. No arrests yet in this case, but the 21-year-old was later arrested on an unrelated warrant. The second annual Gaudreau Family 5k and fun day in Washington Township today. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty is there. More than 300 vendors along at least seven city blocks are welcoming visitors from all over the region this weekend to the biggest block party in South Philly. It's the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival running today and tomorrow. Festival producer Michelle Gambino says the festival is definitely THE place to come and eat.
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May 15 Major fentanyl operation busted in Northeast Philly
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 15, 2026 (evening edition):
After a year-long investigation, law enforcement in New Jersey has taken down a human trafficking and drug distribution ring in Central and South Jersey.
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Authorities say they’ve busted a major fentanyl operation in Northeast Philadelphia.
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Police are searching for video and other clues after a man was shot in the head in the Bella Vista neighborhood.
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Next year, Temple University will begin offering scholarships to the children of Philadelphia police and firefighters.
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May 15 Recent rain not enough to ease drought warnings in Philadelphia region
A Philadelphia city councilman wants to regulate food delivery services that use e-bikes. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports on this. The entire State of New Jersey is in a drought warning and portions of Pennsylvania, including Chester County, are in one too.
Philadelphia and the rest of the suburbs are in a drought watch. KYW's John McDevitt spoke with a hydrologist with the National weather service about the situation. A group representing Philadelphia charter schools is taking the School District to court, claiming the district illegally forces charters to agree to enrollment caps and other conditions to be renewed. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.
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May 15 Philly City Council wants licenses for e-bike food delivery riders
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 15 2026 (morning edition): Philadelphia city council members introduced thirty bills, in all, at Thursday’s council session. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports most were procedural but a couple of them target food delivery e-bikes.
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There’s a five-k run, walk, stroll and roll this weekend that’s about more than physical fitness, its about mental health. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin explains.
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Despite the recent precipitation there is still a drought in portions of the region. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt checked in with a hydrologist with the National Weather Service.
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May 14 Group representing charter schools sues Philly School District over enrollment limits, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (evening edition)
An advocacy group is suing the Philadelphia School District, claiming the district is imposing illegal requirements on charter schools before they're renewed.
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A Philadelphia teenager who pleaded guilty earlier this year to killing a man during a carjacking in South Philly learned his fate today during sentencing.
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Philadelphia city council members introduced thirty bills, in all, at today’s council session.
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The entire State of New Jersey is in a drought warning along with portions of Pennsylvania, including Chester County.
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May 14 Philly's school headquarters now bears a new name
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (midday edition):
The FIFA World Cup is expected to bring thousands from across the globe to Philadelphia, but hotel bookings are below expectations.
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says he welcomes a public hearing to discuss the GOP's criticism of Philadelphia's immigration policies.
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Philadelphia's school headquarters and the street outside officially bear the name of the district's longest-tenured superintendent.
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