Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All-local: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 (Morning Edition):

Philadelphia Police are looking for someone they say is behind a series of home break-ins across Southwest Philly.

We get details from KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon.

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Valley Forge Military Academy parents and students are scrambling after the school announced that part of the school will be shutting down sooner than expected.

The Delaware County school had already planned to close its doors at the end of the school year, but in a letter to parents yesterday, the administration says it will close to all students -- except seniors -- next Friday, Nov. 21.

In the letter shared with parents, VFMA Chair Gray Beck attributed the decision to low enrollment and staffing issues.

The school has said that undergrad students will get back any prepaid tuition for semesters after the fall, but some parents say the situation has caused damage that can’t be fixed with a refund.

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The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has released a video, saying the office is not partnered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or involved in immigration arrests near Philly courthouses.

Local activists say they hope that message is implemented with local ICE agents.

KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story.

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After a month and a half of round-the-clock inspections, SEPTA says the regional rail car inspections ordered by the feds are finished.

But that doesn’t mean riders will see immediate relief from cancelled and crowded trains. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion affordable housing initiative is on indefinite hold, after a city council hearing on the plan, scheduled for next week, was canceled.

KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

After a month and a half of round-the-clock inspections, SEPTA says the Regional Rail car inspections ordered by the feds are finished. But that doesn’t mean riders will see immediate relief from canceled and crowded trains. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports.

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One of the defendants arrested for fatally shooting Philadelphia police Sergeant Richard Mendez and wounding his partner two years ago took the stand Friday against his co-defendants.

As KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, he pleaded guilty last week to lesser charges – a point the defense hammered at during cross-examination.

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Philadelphia City Council has canceled a hearing on Mayor Cherelle Parker’s affordable housing initiative, delaying the program indefinitely. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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The Montgomery County District Attorney's office says a Plymouth Township police officer was authorized to use deadly force when he fired at a driver who is seen in video intentionally trying to run him over several times. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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A New Jersey man is the first person known to have died from a meat allergy triggered by the bite of a Lone Star tick.

KYW’s Conner Barkon spoke with an expert about the disease.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 (midday edition):

Police say a dispute between two North Philadelphia neighbors got out of hand when one of the men stabbed the other more than 10 times.

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A water main burst, causing a road to buckle in Northeast Philadelphia early this morning.

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Only a couple more days until Sunday night, when the Eagles host the Lions.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 (morning edition):

Pennsylvania SNAP recipients should get their full November benefits by the end of this week, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

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The Liberty Bell Center on Independence Mall opened to visitors for the first time since the government shutdown. However, the building where the Liberty Bell once hung remains closed.

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Unionized Starbucks workers began striking yesterday in Philly, along with baristas across the country.

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Drivers, beware. The 60-day warning period for the new speed cameras ended at midnight. Now, tickets will be mailed straight to offenders.

Senator John Fetterman is recovering today in a Pittsburgh hospital after a fall near his Braddock home, which doctors say was caused by a heart problem.

KYW's John McDevitt has the story from the Breaking News Desk.

After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in our nation's history is over.

President Trump signed a temporary funding bill into law last night after it was approved by the House, mainly along party lines.

Federal workers who've been going without a check are once again getting paid.

But as airports work to get flights back up to speed, air traffic controllers are wondering how long it'll be before their pay stops again.

KYW's Mike DeNardo reports...

A police officer fell from his motorcycle and appears to have been run over by another bike on 95 -- leading to a shutdown of the southbound lanes for a time this morning...

History was made in Delaware County during last week’s election as America’s first free trade town elected its first black female mayor. KYW’s Justin Udo spoke with the next mayor of Media.

A Philadelphia city council member is calling for a moratorium on back-yard dog breeding. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports………….

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 (midday edition):

The government shutdown is over, but it will take some time to get air travel back up to speed.

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The federal government is back up and running, and Pennsylvania has a state budget – both developments are not a moment too soon for the region’s food banks.

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You're going to have to dig deeper into your wallet to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table this year. A new report details why.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 (morning edition):

Both the long-awaited end of the federal government shutdown in Washington and the passing of a budget in Harrisburg bring much-needed relief for food banks.

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Pennsylvania’s four-month budget impasse has come to an end as both the state House and Senate have agreed to a spending bill that has now been signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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Philadelphia City Council has delayed a vote on the first phase of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion home initiative. Council held a five-hour hearing on the proposal but will come back for more on Monday.

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New Jersey lawmakers are working on legislation that would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles in the state.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 (evening edition): Investigators say video, cell phone and ballistic evidence, and DNA tie two men to the killing of Philadelphia Police Srgt. Richard Mendez at the airport two years ago. KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson is covering the trial.

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Lawmakers in Harrisburg have passed a spending plan, bringing Pennsylvania’s 135-day budget impasse to an end. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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More terrible news for SEPTA regional rail riders...The transit agency says the same 22 regional rail trains we've been telling you about all week will remain cancelled tomorrow and Friday as it continues to inspect its Silverliner IV rail cars. And on top of all this, operators are poised to authorize a strike. More from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo.

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The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia has struck its last penny. President Trump has ordered the end of the one-cent coin as costs climb to nearly 4 cents apiece. The Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, since 1793, with billions in circulation.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas outside of City Hall as this year‘s holiday tree is installed. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports the tree lighting ceremony will feature a star studded concert.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 (midday edition):

SEPTA canceled nearly two dozen Regional Rail trains for the third day in a row as crews continue to work on inspections and repairs of its rail cars.

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Pennsylvania’s 135-day budget impasse seems to be coming to an end. Leaders in Harrisburg have reached a deal on the framework of a spending plan.

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The trial of two of the men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez two years ago at the airport begins today.

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People in Philadelphia will have an opportunity to get training for jobs in growing industries thanks to $8 million in donations.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 (morning edition):

The pain continues for Regional Rail riders. SEPTA says nearly two dozen trains canceled over the past two days will also not run today, as inspections and repairs continue.

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Lawmakers in Harrisburg appear to have a budget deal that could bring the 135-day budget impasse to an end, with both chambers expected to vote sometime today.

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City health officials are warning travelers that an individual with measles recently visited Philadelphia International Airport.

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USAA has been honoring service members for over a century, and they're taking it to the next level this Veterans Day with the launch of a new program.