Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (midday edition):

A Santa performer and retired school teacher in Mercer County, New Jersey, was arrested last week for allegedly possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced.

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Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team, the United Thoroughbreds, were arrested in Central Florida over the weekend for allegedly stealing more than $2,200 worth of merchandise from a Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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During a budget hearing Monday night, Delaware County residents expressed their frustration over a budget proposal that includes a 19% property tax hike, just a year after taxes were raised by 23%. Officials said the increase is necessary for the county to stay afloat financially.

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in northeastern Pennsylvania Tuesday evening. The topic: inflation.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (morning edition):

SEPTA's buses and trains will keep running thanks to a tentative contract agreement that averts a transit strike in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia detectives are searching for a car they believe may be connected to the suspicious death of a 93-year-old man in Nicetown last week.

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The criminal trial of Atlantic City’s mayor for alleged child abuse continues today.

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The region is under a Code Blue as temperatures dropped into the teens this morning.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 (evening edition):

SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract to keep the city’s buses, subways and trolleys running.

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Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting in South Philly on Sunday afternoon.

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Opening arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.

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After 31 years with the force, the New Jersey State Police Superintendent is retiring.

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Delaware County Council is expected to get an earful from homeowners over a proposed property tax increase.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 (midday edition)

Septa’s Bus, Trolley and Subway workers head back to work as SEPTA and its biggest union TWU Local 234 say NO STRIKE for now.

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Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.

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The race to succeed the retiring Dwight Evans in Congress is already in full swing, with the first candidates forum in the books.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, Dec. 8 (Morning Edition):

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There won’t be a SEPTA strike today. The union representing 5,000 trolley, bus, and subway workers confirmed that talks with the transit agency will continue as the new workweek begins. Philadelphia School District says if a strike does happen, some classes may go virtual.

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Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.

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Lucky families from North Philly joined Temple University Police for some holiday cheer.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 (evening edition)

Philadelphia School District says if the union representing 5,000 SEPTA subway, bus, and trolley workers goes on strike, some classes may go virtual.

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The revival of Philadelphia's vacant intercity bus terminal at 10th and Filbert is one step closer, with action last week by City Council.

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The Delaware River and Bay Authority is buying a new ferry to run between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware.

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Lucky families from North Philly joined Temple University Police for some holiday cheer. KYW’s Shara Dae Howard reports more than 300 neighborhood kids had a day of food, fun and games -- and it all kicked off with truck loads of toys!

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025 (Morning Edition):

Some worrying news for SEPTA riders from the transit agency's largest union after talks broke down.

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76 westbound will be closed between 30th Street and the Vine Expressway from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. starting Sunday, and PennDOT says it's going to be like this for six months.

Westbound traffic will be squeezed down to one lane for an hour before the full 10 p.m. closures. Eastbound traffic is not affected. PennDOT spokesman Brad Rudolph says it's all so crews can prepare to replace the superstructure over the Amtrak tracks and the Schuylkill Expressway.

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Philadelphia's empty intercity bus terminal is closer to having new life, under legislation being considered in City Council. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

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The Delaware River and Bay Authority is buying a new ferry to run between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware.

SEPTA city transit workers say they could walk off the job at any moment, as contract talks have stalled.

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Seven members of the Pagan Motorcycle Club are ordered to stand trial stemming from an October 17th shootout in the parking lot of a Montgomery County Wawa with two members of a rival club.

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Today (Saturday) is the grand finale for the Burlington County Farmer’s Market in Moorestown.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (Midday):

SEPTA city transit workers say they could walk off the job at any moment, as contract talks have stalled. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

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Seven members of the Pagan Motorcycle Club are ordered to stand trial stemming from an Oct. 17 shootout in the parking lot of a Montgomery County Wawa with two members of a rival club. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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Saturday is the grand finale for the Burlington County Farmer’s Market in Moorestown. County Commissioner Allison Eckel says it’ll be a festive atmosphere where people can knock a few items off their holiday shopping lists and have a little fun, too.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (Morning):

With contract negotiations stalled, Transport Workers Union Local 234 leaders say a strike is “imminent.”

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Police are investigating what they describe as an attempted murder-suicide in the city’s Parkside neighborhood.

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A woman was arrested Friday after she hit an officer with her car and fled a traffic stop in North Philadelphia.

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More than 13,000 adults have re-enrolled in college in New Jersey as part of a state program that helps people finish what they started.