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PECO and PGW have stopped shut-offs for low-income residential customers until the federal government reopens.

KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

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A man was killed and a teen boy hurt in a pair of separate shootings across Philadelphia Monday morning.

Police say it was after 7 o'clock when they found a man shot along Pennsgrove Street, near Mantua Avenue, in the Belmont neighborhood of West Philly.

He was taken to the hospital where he died about half an hour later.

Hours earlier, close to 1 a.m., police say a 15-year-old boy was shot twice in the leg while sitting on the front porch of his home on Woodstock Street near Mifflin Street in South Philly.

He was taken to the hospital and placed in stable condition. A motive for that shooting is unknown.

No arrests have been made in either shooting.

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The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has now withdrawn all charges against all three suspects in an alleged retail theft gang known as the "Diaper Crew."

Prosecutors, Monday, dropped retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy charges against Byron Jordan-Prince — after refiling charges against in him in June.

He, along with Lytrell Scott and Daquan Johnson were arrested in July of last year, accused of stealing mostly diapers, as well as batteries and coffee from dollar stores and drug stores throughout city.

Charges against Johnson and Scott were withdrawn earlier this year.

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District attorneys from Philadelphia’s collar counties join Pennsylvania’s attorney general to announce the results of a sting targeting illegal drugs from Philadelphia that are shipped out to dealers in the suburbs.

KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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Look for more red-painted bus-only lanes in Center City and South Philly in the coming weeks.

KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 (evening edition)

PECO and PGW have stopped shut-offs for low-income residential customers until the federal government reopens.

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A man was killed and a teen boy hurt in a pair of separate shootings across Philadelphia Monday morning.

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The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has now withdrawn all charges against all three suspects in an alleged retail theft gang known as the "Diaper Crew."

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District attorneys from Philadelphia’s collar counties join Pennsylvania’s attorney general to announce the results of a sting targeting illegal drugs from Philadelphia that are shipped out to dealers in the suburbs.

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Look for more red-painted bus-only lanes in Center City and South Philly in the coming weeks.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 (midday edition):

The three teens who were killed in a crash in Bucks County on Halloween night are being remembered. Two of the victims went to Neshaminy High School, where resources are available for students today.

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It's Day 34 of the government shutdown, just one day shy of tying the record for the longest in history.

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We're one day away from Election Day. Voters in New Jersey will decide the next governor: Democrat Mikie Sherrill or Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

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Drivers will be seeing red in Center City and South Philly. Bus-only lanes will be painted red.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 (morning edition):

A new AAA study shows that while drivers are aware of "slow down, move over" laws, there's confusion about what they mean.

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The family of a middle school student who was attacked with a travel mug last spring is suing the North Penn School District.

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A father and son are recovering after they were caught in a crossfire in the city's Holmesberg section Sunday evening.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 (evening edition):

Hundreds gathered at Rittenhouse Square Park this afternoon to honor the life and legacy of legendary Philadelphia disc jockey Pierre Robert.

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A 14-year-old boy was shot on a Broad Street Line platform on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia Saturday night.

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A fire at a condominium complex in Montgomery County triggered two alarms and destroyed three homes. Several people have been displaced.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced a plan for the nearly 500,000 city residents who may go without SNAP benefits this month.

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It's two days to Election Day, and it's the last day of early voting in New Jersey. On Saturday, former President Barack Obama was in the Garden State rallying for Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. Meanwhile, the Republican candidate, Jack Ciattarelli, blamed Democrats for the government shutdown but says it will end soon.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 (evening edition)

Hundreds gathered at Rittenhouse Square Park Sunday to honor the life and legacy of legendary Philadelphia disk jockey, WMMR's Pierre Robert.

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A 14-year-old boy was shot on a Broad Street Line platform on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia last night.

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Mayor Parker has announced a plan for the nearly 500-thousand city residents who may go without SNAP benefits this month.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 (morning edition):

With nearly 500,000 Philadelphians facing disruptions to SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Parker administration has announced the rollout of “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan.”

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Three teenagers have died and one remains in critical condition after a car crash in Bucks County.

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A fire at a condominium complex in Montgomery County triggered two alarms and destroyed three homes.

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A 14-year-old boy was shot on a Broad Street Line platform on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.

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The Voorhees Town Center, long in need of new life, is set to undergo a major renovation.

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Halloween may be over, but you'll have another opportunity next weekend to buy some fun costumes and items for a good cause.

Three teenagers are dead and one is critically injured after a car crash in Bucks County last night (Friday).

KYW’s Sunny Morgan has the details.

A man is dead after a hit and run in North Philadelphia early this morning.

Philadelphia Police say it happened at 1 a.m. on Girard Avenue just a block off Broad Street... a black SUV was traveling eastbound when it made a U-turn into the westbound lane and hit a 60-year-old man standing in the middle of the street.

Authorities say the SUV then fled westbound without stopping.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he died just before 1:40, he's been identified as Kevin Williams.

Police continue to investigate the incident.

The clock starts again for SEPTA, which now has two more weeks to complete fire inspections on regional rail cars.

KYW's Mike DeNardo as the details.

A firefighter was hurt, four others injured, and more than 100 people are now displaced after an apartment fire in Gloucester Township, Camden County early this morning.

Authorities say the FIRE call came in around 2:15 and police officers and firefighters responded to the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex at 1501 Little Gloucester Road, and found heavy smoke coming from one of the complex buildings.

Eight fire engines from across South Jersey responded to the scene , and more than 100 people were evacuated from the 40 apartment units in the complex.

Five people were hurt, including a firefighter who sustained minor burns and is listed in stable condition. An evacuated resident is critical, and the three others in stable condition. All residents are now displaced. They're being helped by The Red Cross and Office of Emergency Management.

The fire brought under control just before 6:20 this morning.

The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

SNAP funding for approximately 42 million Americans ran out today, but a pair of federal judges ruled yesterday that the Trump Administration must tap into a contingency fund to continue making SNAP payments.

However, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says keeping SNAP in business with emergency funds could present some obstacles.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 (Morning):

With November's SNAP benefits not going out because of the federal government shutdown, New Jersey's governor has declared a State of Emergency, effective Saturday.

KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty details New Jersey's efforts to make sure no one goes hungry...

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Despite two federal judges ordering the federal government to find ways to fund SNAP benefits, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he believes the state needs to have a backstop in place...

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SEPTA has been given two more weeks to finish fire inspections on the agency's Regional Rail cars.

KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports...

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Philadelphia Police say they’ve arrested two people in connection with illegal car meet-ups in the city, including an infamous meetup last year known as "Project X." Police also warn against upcoming car meet-ups, including one planned for this weekend.

KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story.

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This month marks 40 years since the tragic death of All-Star Flyers goaltender Pelle Lindbergh in a horrific car crash at the peak of his career.

A new documentary that tells his story and the impact he left is set to open next weekend. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has a preview.

Gov. Josh Shapiro was at a food bank in Philadelphia on Friday to announce state action to support food assistance as the federal government gets ready to freeze November SNAP payments to nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians. KYW's John McDevitt reports.

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In New Jersey, about 800,000 people rely on SNAP benefits.

Elected officials and some business owners are trying to fill the gaps. Details now from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

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SEPTA is getting two more weeks to finish fire inspections on its regional rail cars. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

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Police say a woman parked a car outside a laundromat on Castor Avenue Friday and left the engine running with children inside.

A teenager stole the car, crashed it about half a mile away and then ran off. Police are still looking for him.

The children were not hurt. The youngest is just two months old.

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A Philly basketball camp with ties to Jamaica is springing right into action to help with recovery efforts. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains…