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Marathon weekend is wrapping up today with the big race, 26.2 miles.

About 70-thousand runners took off at 7 this morning.

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SEPTA riders are slowly getting some more relief this week.

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Cutting edge technology designed to protect critically endangered whales has been switched on at a decommissioned South Jersey light house.

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The Flyers dedicated last night's game to the late-goalie Bernie Parent.

Flyers Charities and Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education announced the launch of a goalie development program in Parent’s name.

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Did you know Arcadia University has a women's wrestling program?

Head coach Michael Childs is building the ground up after being named the first coach in program history in April of 2024.

KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 (Morning Edition):

The first of 37,000 runners hit the Philadelphia streets Saturday morning, part of marathon weekend.

The weekend culminates with the full 26.2-mile event Sunday morning.

KYW’ Newsradio's Pat Loeb talked with runners as they prepared for the race.

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A former business manager of a Catholic church in Bala Cynwyd has been charged with theft of more than $1 million.

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Another juror is dismissed, and the jury will reconvene deliberations on Monday in the case against two accused killers of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez.

KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson has the latest.

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The Germantown Historical Society is celebrating America’s 250th birthday a little early with a new exhibition, American Anthologies.

KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports...

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Pennsylvania legislators gave Philadelphia permission to create a new 20-year tax abatement to help convert vacant schools and underused office buildings into affordable housing.

Firefighters had to battle flames and heavy smoke Friday morning as a massive five-alarm fire tore through a more than 200-year-old vacant church in Pottstown, Montgomery County.

KYW’s Sunny Morgan was there as crews worked to put out flames.

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Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a violent crash that followed a police chase in Chester County. All three occupants were killed. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more from the scene…

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SEPTA says the Center City trolley tunnel is going to remain closed through Thanksgiving week, as crews repair damage from a replacement part. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports...

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A Philadelphia man will spend more than 20 years in federal prison after he was convicted of home invasions that investigators call “extraordinarily violent” and “utterly horrifying.” KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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A growing number of children in Pennsylvania lack health insurance.

That's the finding of the annual State of Children’s Health Insurance in Pennsylvania report, released by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children.

KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 (midday edition):

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a violent crash that followed a police chase in Chester County. All three occupants were killed.

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Philadelphia teachers and school police got new labor contracts this year. But not principals. They expressed their frustration at last night’s school board meeting.

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The Plymouth Meeting Mall is in line for a dramatic transformation. It'll be redeveloped into a town center.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 (morning edition):

The judge presiding over the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez advised the jury to be "respectful and courteous" as they deliberate. This comes after a juror had to be replaced because of a medical emergency.

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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are debating a bill that would expand Pennsylvania’s DNA Index System. Supporters say it could help solve crimes and reduce wrongful convictions, but opponents argue it’s an invasion of privacy and unconstitutional.

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Temple University suspended a student as Philadelphia police and the school investigate two cases of alleged sexual assault.

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A few dozen people got to experience Citizens Bank Park in a way few others ever have, all for a good cause.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 (evening edition)

Philadelphia police are searching for a hit and run driver who struck and killed a 48-year-old woman as she crossed the street in University City early this morning.

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A former staffer for Congressman Jeff Van Drew is accused of staging an elaborate attack against herself.

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The living conditions at a Delaware County apartment complex are so dangerous its residents have been told they cannot stay there. That's according to officials who have condemned the building.

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The Mummers are kicking off a historic celebration as they prepare for the 125th Anniversary of the iconic Mummers Parade on New Year's Day.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 (midday edition):

Philadelphia police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman who was walking to work in University City early this morning.

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A former staffer for Congressman Jeff Van Drew is accused of staging an elaborate, politically motivated attack against herself.

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Philadelphia voters would once again get to decide whether city officials should have to resign their jobs in order to run for another public office, under a bill approved by a City Council committee.

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A new study finds that many Americans now pay more for child care than they do for rent.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 (morning edition):

Jurors are back today to decide whether two men are guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez.

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SEPTA's trolley tunnel is going to remain closed at least until next week as crews repair damage caused by a newly installed part.

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The Philadelphia Union placed a high executive on administrative leave following published reports alleging racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.

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Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill visited Pitman to speak with small business owners about how her administration can help them out.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (evening edition)

An Allentown police officer is accused of pistol whipping a Philadelphia man during a July arrest.

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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are considering a bill that would relax child-neglect and endangerment laws to, in the words of supporters, “let kids be kids” without their parents being investigated for neglect or abuse.

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Scammers have created a fake website that looks like Philadelphia's water bill payment site.

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Philly International is getting a new airline -- and more non-stop routes.

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Big changes are coming for PATCO riders next month. The High Speed Lline will begin accepting contactless fare payments.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (midday edition):

For the first time in nearly two weeks, SEPTA didn’t pre-cancel Regional Rail trains due to the car shortage.

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Philly's food scene is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Three restaurants were awarded Michelin stars.

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Philadelphia’s 40-year-old policy of contract quotas for women- and minority-owned businesses has officially been replaced by a policy favoring small, local businesses.

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The Philadelphia School District is collecting more community feedback before recommending which of its aging buildings should be modernized, merged or closed.