Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 (morning edition):

Law enforcement sources confirmed to KYW Newsradio that remains found Saturday afternoon near Awbury Arboretum in Germantown have been identified as Kada Scott.

...

SEPTA is facing a contract deadline in less than three weeks with its largest union. So far, there's no talk of a strike... yet.

...

Philadelphia City Council will consider stiffer penalties for catalytic converter theft.

...

Bartram’s Garden, one of Philly’s largest landmarks along the Schuylkill River, welcomed hundreds of people to its annual Harvest Fest on Sunday.

Police are waiting on the medical examiner's office to identify the human remains found yesterday behind the vacant Ada H. Lewis Middle School, near Awbury Arboretum.

First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford says police had been searching there for Kada Scott, the 23-year-old woman who has been missing since going to work at a Chestnut Hill nursing home on October 4.

Officials began searching the area yesterday morning after getting a tip the night before.

Police searched the area days prior.

Community members gathered outside the school, sharing their frustrations about police’s handling of the case.

Stanford says he understands their anger.

21-year-old Keon King was arrested and charged in her kidnapping.

###

Eagles bounce back with a huge road win over Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings...

KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi caught the game with Birds fans at Chickie’s and Pete’s in South Philly.

###

New Jersey is building a new state prison for women in Chesterfield, Burlington County, as they prepare to finally close the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility.

KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details.

###

Philadelphia water bills went up nine-and-a-half percent last month. So a city councilman is proposing a small bit of relief.

KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has the story.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 (evening edition):

Police are waiting on the medical examiner's office to identify the human remains found yesterday behind the vacant Ada H. Lewis Middle School, near Awbury Arboretum.

...

Eagles bounce back with a huge road win over Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings.

...

New Jersey is building a new state prison for women in Chesterfield, Burlington County, as they prepare to finally close the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility.

...

Philadelphia water bills went up nine-and-a-half percent last month. So a city councilman is proposing a small bit of relief.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 (morning edition):

Police have located human remains in their searching for Kada Scott. The 23-year-old woman has been missing since Oct. 4.

...

Four people were killed in a crash on the NJ Turnpike in Salem County.

...

A new women’s prison is being built in Chesterfield, Burlington County.

...

Philadelphia City Council will consider eliminating late fees for residential water department customers.

...

Before the Birds, Philly had the Bees. From 1924 to 1931, Philly's representative in the NFL was the Frankford Yellow Jackets, who even won the 1926 NFL championship. A new book about the Yellow Jackets seeks to tell that forgotten story.

Human remains have been located in the Germantown area where police centered their search for the missing Kada Scott.

Our partners at NBC10 cite police sources who say the female remains were found behind the abandoned Ada Lewis Middle School near the Awbury Arboretum.

The remains are apparently no older than a week. They have not been identified yet.

Police originally searched the Arboretum on October 10th, but didn't find anything.

Philadelphia’s District Attorney pointed the blame at city judges for not keeping defendant Keon King behind bars while awaiting a hearing in an armed kidnapping case earlier this year.

King has been charged with kidnapping of 23-year-old Kada Scott — who has been missing for nearly two weeks now.

Here’s KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson:

There are more than 25-hundred "No Kings 2. point oh protests against the Trump administration taking place throughout the country today.

Here in Philadelphia, demonstrators marching from City Hall to Independence Mall.

Diane Gaffney from Philadelphia says she showed up to voice her opinion about several topics...

Six people are recovering following a reported shooting involving two rival motorcycle gangs at a Wawa in Montgomery County last night.

It happened shortly after 9pm at the Wawa on West Main Street in West Norriton Township, police say.

Officials say the injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

At this time, police say it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

This is an active investigation -- if you have any information, contact the West Norriton Township Police Department or the Montgomery County Detectives.

The massive crowds in Philly and across the country, even larger than the ones in June when some five million people took to the streets, nationwide.

Many Republicans criticized today's events, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling them "Hate America Rallies."

Another big event in Philly, today, the bike ride.

Plus, the Philly Bike Ride has wrapped up.

KYW’s Conner Barkon has highlights from Eakins Oval.

The man accused of shooting and killing another man at a Center City SEPTA station yesterday (FRI) is facing murder charges, according to police.

Authorities say it was just before 7:30 yesterday morning when police found 27-year-old West Philly resident Sied Ali-Young in the City Hall Broad Street Line station, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

He was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he died of his injuries just a few hours later.

27-year-old Dawiz Idris Munson, of the city's West Powelton neighborhood, surrendered to police with a gun later that day, according to officials.

He is charged with murder and related offenses. A motive hasn't been released yet.

Thousands are expected for the "No Kings" rally around lunchtime Saturday. The event is one of more than 2,500 Trump administration protests happening around the country. KYW's John McDevitt reports.

***

6,000 bicyclists are participating in a 20-mile ride on the car-free streets of Philadelphia. Rolling road closures and bus detours are expected throughout the morning and into the afternoon in places like Center City, Old City, South Philly, along the parkway and river drives.

***

Philadelphia’s District Attorney seemed to point the blame at judges for not previously keeping the man charged with kidnapping Kada Scott behind bars. 23-year-old Scott has been missing for nearly two weeks now — and authorities are still searching for her. KYW Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the story.

***

Cheltenham High School has temporarily suspended its football season amid allegations of hazing.

In an email to the Cheltenham community, Superintendent Brian Scriven says the district received an anonymous tip about the alleged hazing on Friday, the same day the team was scheduled to play against Harry S. Truman High.

Dr. Scriven says he recognizes the decision "deeply affects" the students and families, but that "the allegations deserve and require this immediate and decisive action."

The superintendent says the district plans to provide an update about the investigation early next week.

It's unclear what the alleged hazing consists of. Hazing can mean initiating a new team member with a beating or some form of ridicule and humiliation.

***

The members of Flyers teams that won the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975 are some of the most revered athletes in Philadelphia sports history. There is a new book that looks back on those special teams called "Bullies": Catching up with The Hound, The Hammer, and the Stanley Cup Champion Philadelphia Flyers. KYW's Matt Leon has more.

Two men tried to rob an armored truck driver at a Wawa in Northeast Philadelphia this morning, but fled the scene when the driver opened fire on them.

............

There are more than 2,500 "No Kings 2.0" Trump administration protests taking place throughout the country on Saturday. That includes one right here in Philadelphia.

............

A preliminary report from New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection details the impact of some recent storms down the shore. Beach erosion is the biggest issue, as we hear from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

From nine, down to two. The agencies running the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes have settled on two options to replace the Delaware River bridge linking the highways. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 (midday edition):

Kada Scott has now been missing for 13 days. As police continue their search, there’s new information out about the kidnapping suspect.

...

The Central Bucks School Board has voted to fire its superintendent and a principal over a report on abuse in a classroom.

...

As Regional Rail riders shared stories of crowded and delayed trains, SEPTA couldn't promise City Council that it would finish inspecting cars before the Oct. 31 federal deadline.

...

2026 is supposed to be “The Year of Philadelphia,” with America’s 250th birthday bringing a huge boost in tourism. But the union representing hotel workers says that could be interrupted by labor disputes.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 (morning edition):

Amid the ongoing search for missing 23-year-old Kada Scott, prosecutors are shining a light on Keon King, the man charged in connection with her disappearance. He was charged with another kidnapping earlier this year.

...

As Regional Rail riders shared stories of crowded and delayed trains, SEPTA couldn't promise City Council that it would finish inspecting cars before the Oct. 31 federal deadline.

...

A 27-year-old Warminster man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his girlfriend outside of her West Conshohocken home moments after she broke up with him.

...

A Philadelphia City Councilman wants to put restraints on apps that sell restaurant reservation slots.

...

The Mann Center is getting a new name and millions of dollars in upgrades in time for its 50th anniversary.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

As Philadelphia police continue their search for 23-year-old Kada Scott, we are learning more today about the criminal past of the man charged with her abduction.

...

A 27-year-old Warminster man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of First Degree Murder for killing his ex-girlfriend outside of her West Conshohocken home minutes after she broke up with him.

...

The University of Pennsylvania is rejecting the Trump administration’s offer of preferred status for federal funds in exchange for influence over hiring, admissions and even curriculum.

...

With winter right around the corner, PennDOT officials are taking steps to keep drivers and passengers safe on Pennsylvania’s roads.

...

New Jersey is suing gun manufacturer Sig Sauer (sour) and demanding the company recall a pistol that has been documented to fire unintentionally.