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April 17 Lancaster County man accused of stealing skeletal remains from gravesites faces new charges
The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Friday, April 17, 2026, (evening edition):
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited Camden Friday morning to announce $49 million in funding to expand care for newborn babies and their mothers.
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As Black Maternal Health Week wraps up, advocates continue to push for equal treatment for all mothers for better maternal health outcomes.
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No charges have been filed so far, as police continue to investigate Friday morning's violent multi-car collision in West Philadelphia that killed a man and a dog.
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The Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from cemeteries in Philadelphia and Delaware County is facing new charges.
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April 17 Philly celebrating America’s 250th with community events and festivals throughout the year
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April 17, 2026 (midday edition):
SEPTA bus riders are getting a chance to sound off on big changes to bus routes that start this fall.
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The excitement is building for the oldest track and field competitions in the United States. The 130th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in University City is a week away.
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Philadelphia is trying to make sure the celebrations of America’s 250th birthday are spread out across the whole city.
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April 17 AC on in Philly schools, PECO rate hike out, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April 17, 2026 (morning edition):
Philadelphia wants to bring the celebration of America’s 250th birthday to neighborhoods across the city, and the government is doing so with a slate of nearly two dozen events through the end of 2026.
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No rate hike for PECO customers. The utility is dropping its request after opposition from the governor, legislators and the electrical workers union.
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Some Philly schools are making an early switch to air conditioning during this week's hot weather.
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A pit bull named Schwarber, who was scheduled to be euthanized at Philly's only open intake animal shelter because of overcrowding, has been adopted.
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April 16 PECO drops efforts to hike rates following pushback
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, April 16, 2026 (evening edition)
It looks like there will be no rate hike for PECO customers. The utility is dropping its request after opposition from the governor, legislators and the electrical workers union.
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A 48-year-old Montgomery County man is charged with possession of child-sexual abuse material.
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A cruise ship has set sail out of the port of Philadelphia for the first time in 15 years.
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SEPTA bus riders are getting a chance to sound off on big changes to bus routes that start this fall.
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We reported on a 4-year-old pit bull scheduled to be put down because of overcrowding at the ACCT Philly open-intake animal shelter. But in the nick of time, he's been adopted...by a KYW listener!
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April 16 Bon voyage! 🛳️ Cruise ship departs from Port of Philadelphia for first time in 15 years
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (midday edition):
A cruise ship will be setting sail out of the Port of Philadelphia for the first time in 15 years later.
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Mayor Parker is firing back at rideshare companies for opposing her dollar-a-ride tax to raise money for schools.
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The Sixers are the seven-seed in the Eastern Conference of the NBA playoffs after fending off the Orlando Magic at home in the NBA Play-In tournament.
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April 16 NJ voters support any effort to lower energy bills, new polls finds
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (morning edition):
Mayor Cherelle Parker made a key endorsement in the competitive Democratic primary to replace Dwight Evans in Congress, throwing her support behind state Sen. Sharif Street.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed three executive orders aimed at modernizing and expanding protections and services for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.
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New Jersey residents don’t care where their energy comes from, they just want lower bills, according to a new poll.
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Philadelphia's open intake animal shelter is hoping someone would take a swing at adopting a dog named Schwarber on the time stamp list for euthanasia.
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April 15 Mayor Parker pushes back on rideshare companies’ opposition to proposed dollar-a-ride tax
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (evening edition)
Mayor Cherelle Parker isn’t apologizing for her proposal to tax Uber and Lyft rides to raise money for schools.
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We are hearing for the first time from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a week after the deadly parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry.
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Mayor Parker met with business leaders Wednesday to discuss progress to the Lower South District along the Delaware River which she says will bring tens of thousands of jobs to Philaport, the Bellwether District, and Navy Yard when complete.
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Police in Atlantic City say three people have been arrested and charged after a fight and stabbing at the Showboat Resort earlier this month.
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A big change is coming to Philly’s Pride festivities this summer.
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April 15 Pa. House passes two bills aimed at regulating data centers
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (midday edition):
A man is dead and another is wounded after dozens of shots were fired in North Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with two strong-arm robbery incidents in Center City.
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Pennsylvania is a target location for data centers. A pair of bills aimed at making sure local interests are protected is on its way to the state Senate after passing the House with bipartisan support.
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Today is Tax Day. If you haven't filed yet, experts say waiting could cost you.
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April 15 Congressman proposes suspending federal gas tax when prices rise above $4 a gallon
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (morning edition):
The company that purchased the Crozer-Chester Medical Center campus in Delaware County told residents last night that primary care at the facility could resume in the next nine months.
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Authorities in Atlantic County released more information about a shooting on Monday at a nursing facility. Investigators say a man shot and killed his estranged wife and then turned the gun on himself.
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Philly’s top cop was in the City Council budget hot seat yesterday, peppered with questions about how the police department is operating and what it needs for the year to come.
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As the war with Iran continues, a Northeast Philadelphia congressman is proposing suspending the federal gas tax when prices rise above $4 a gallon.
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April 14 Grays Ferry residents relieved as grocery store reopens days after deadly parking garage collapse
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (evening edition):
Neighbors in the Grays Ferry community are breathing a sigh of relief after a week without their only supermarket.
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Safety improvements are in the works along busy McDade Boulevard in Delaware County, a road known for dangerous crossings and intersections.
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July 2 will be a day of celebration on Independence Mall as the Historic Philadelphia District announces plans to celebrate Philadelphia 250.
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"Leonardo DiCatprio," a Eurasian lynx, has moved into the Cape May County Zoo after being found wandering the streets of Long Island, New York a few years ago.
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