The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 (midday edition)

Authorities released the identity of the suspect who they say killed three York County police officers and wounded two others. We're also learning more about the reason why police were looking to arrest him to begin with.

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It took a Montgomery County jury about 80-minutes to find a 27-year-old guilty of Second Degree Murder, determining he set-up a home invasion that killed a Lower Merion man and paralyzed his mother.

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Philadelphia city council member Jaime Gauthier plans to introduce a bill at today’s meeting that would bar the city from burning its trash.

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Right now, when New Jersey residents die, they have two options: burial or cremation. But thanks to recently-signed legislation, soon you’ll be able to compost yourself into rich soil.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 (morning edition):

Three police officers are dead, and two more are in critical but stable condition at the hospital after they were shot in York County, according to officials.

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A 27-year-old was found guilty of second-degree murder, convicted of setting a chain of events in motion that ended with a 25-year-old shot and killed and his mother paralyzed when two men broke into their Lower Merion home in December.

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Hollywood icon Robert Redford died earlier this week at the age of 89. The actor and director began his career right here in our area.

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Families interested in private school for their children but cannot afford the tuition can now apply for a Philly scholarship lottery.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 (midday edition):

Crews battled a three-alarm fire at a Bucks County apartment complex earlier this morning. Three firefighters were hurt, along with a resident who leaped out of a window to escape the flames and heavy smoke.

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Police found a body in the trunk of a stolen car in North Philadelphia last night. It is not known who this person is, how the person died or how long the person has been dead.

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The Philadelphia School District plans to relaunch a popular program that provides free courses for parents.

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The very first Odunde Art Sho kicks off this weekend in Philadelphia.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 (morning edition):

One of Philadelphia's most popular sporting events is making a comeback. The Philadelphia Cycling Classic has a new sponsor but a familiar course, featuring the Manayunk Wall.

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The Lower Merion woman who was shot and paralyzed while her son was murdered in a December home invasion testified at the trial of the man accused of helping to set up the botched burglary.

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The Trump administration says it will remove all materials it deems inappropriate from national parks, including at the President's House and other exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Old City. And, it could happen today. If the feds do so, the boss of Philadelphia's tourism marketing agency says they have a Plan B.

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The Phillies are National League East champs for a second straight season, and they're inching closer to clinching a first-round bye.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Sept. 16. 2025 (midday edition):

A woman was shot and killed while on her front porch during an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion earlier this morning.

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If you take Kelly Drive in and out of town, you’ve probably been pleased with the smooth new surface, but also maybe perplexed about why the storm drains and manholes are sticking out so high.

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Today's high school students are tomorrow's voters. So, the school district and nonprofits are helping educate students about civic engagement.

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The Camden County Juvenile Detention Center in Blackwood is now home to brand new Freedom Libraries.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 (morning edition):

A Philadelphia man is on trial in Montgomery County, charged with murder in December’s deadly home invasion in Lower Merion. Prosecutors say while the 27-year-old wasn’t in the home that night, he was the one who set the fatal burglary in motion.

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Two men are in custody after taking Pennsylvania State Police on a brief chase on I-95 in Delaware County over the weekend.

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A federal judge has blocked, for now, the Trump administration from denying enrollment to children of undocumented immigrants in the Head Start pre-K program for low-income families.

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The Phillies are the 2025 NL East champions, their second consecutive division title.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 (evening edition):

Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a dark-colored SUV who they say hit a truck along the Roosevelt Boulevard over the weekend, causing it to overturn and kill the driver.

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The trial is underway for the third man charged with murder in a deadly home invasion in Lower Merion. The 27-year-old wasn’t in the Main Line home on the night of the murder, but prosecutors say his actions put it all in motion.

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Tuesday marks six years since 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from a park in New Jersey.

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After nearly 100 years, Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will be closing its doors for good next year, at the conclusion of the academic year.

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Tuesday marks the 210th anniversary of Mexican Independence. Philadelphia’s Mexican community joined with city officials Monday to celebrate with a flag-raising at City Hall.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 (midday edition):

SEPTA service is running at full strength for the first time in three weeks as the service cuts have been reversed. But the 21.5% fare hike is now in place.

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New census data shows incomes are rising in New Jersey, income inequality is modestly improving, while affordability remains a big problem.

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Mayor Parker’s Revival plan for Kensington continues to inch along, showing progress but no imminent turnaround. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb recently walked the beat with rookie cops assigned to the area.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 (morning edition):

SEPTA service has returned to normal, but a price hike is also now in effect.

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For 24 hours, runners ran up and down the Art Museum steps over the weekend to raise money for cancer patients.

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A little more than seven months after dominating the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, the Eagles marched into Kansas City and earned a 20-17 win to start the year 2-0.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 (evening edition):

SEPTA service returns to normal starting Sunday, but a price hike is also in effect.

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Locals and tourists run the Rocky steps daily, but a local nonprofit had runners go up and down for 24 hours straight for a good cause.

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Recent census data shows Philadelphia is no longer the nation’s poorest big city.

However, the head of an area organization that provides economic mobility for youth says this is not the time to take our collective foot off the gas.