Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 (morning edition):

SEPTA says delays and disruptions are going to continue on its Regional Rail lines for weeks as it pulls its aging rail cars out of service for fire inspections.

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With the federal shutdown about to enter its second week, Philadelphia's congressional delegation urged their Republican colleagues to negotiate on a solution.

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The Trump administration plans to house undocumented immigrants at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County, though specifics have not been announced. Two South Jersey congressmen are calling for transparency.

Two people were allegedly targeted in a murder-for-hire plot planned by a North Philadelphia business owner

KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin explains:

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (evening edition)

Regional Rail riders are dealing with more delays, crowding and cancelations as SEPTA pulls trains from service for fire inspections.

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A Center City man has been charged with more than 200 felonies for allegedly possessing dozens of images and videos of child sexual abuse material.

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A Montgomery County state lawmaker is renewing efforts to ban the use of online “bots” to buy up high-demand tickets or products to resell them at a profit.

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A local 9-year-old girl is helping to heal her community through the wonders of art.

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A Delaware County police department has a new way to better connect with the people they serve and protect.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (midday edition):

SEPTA has issued a warning and an apology to riders: Travel disruptions on the Regional Rail will likely continue for several weeks as the transit agency pulls train cars out of service for inspections.

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Firefighters in Atlantic County got a big golf course fire under control early this morning.

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A driver died after crashing into a deer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Montgomery County last night.

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New charges of child sexual abuse have been filed against a Skippack Township supervisor and day care director, who's already been charged in Maryland with soliciting a minor online.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (morning edition):

Next month’s judicial retention election has become the most expensive in Pennsylvania history.

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The feds are searching for an alleged gang member they say killed three people in Philadelphia — and they have a reward that is promised to bring instant payment.

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The Phillies made a valiant comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough. They lost Game 2 of the NLDS 4-3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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New Jersey state senators attended a hearing to learn more about how tourism contributes to the state’s economy.

Authorities are looking for a pair of men who abducted two brothers over the weekend in Northeast Philadelphia and took them on a ride — robbing and assaulting them.

KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

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Philadelphia authorities have identified the man who died after shooting himself during an hours-long standoff with police in the Logan neighborhood last month.

It was around 8:45 on the night of September 21st when police say 54-year-old James Harris shot at 36-year-old Officer Rafael Abreu-Santana and his partner when they arrived at a home on North 10th Street near Lindsey Avenue.

Santana fired back and called for help, leading to a police barricade.

Harris was eventually found dead on the second floor from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound several hours later.

A woman who jumped out a window was also treated for a gunshot wound. Police say she was shot by Harris.

Neither officer was hurt.

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The Skippack township official and daycare owner who was arrested last month, accused of soliciting a 14-year-old boy online, is facing dozens of new charges in Montgomery County, where he’s accused of sexually assaulting a boy for nearly a decade.

KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.

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Police in South Jersey have announced the arrest of a 21-year-old from Camden for allegedly stealing a car in Washington Township.

Three masked suspects were seen on surveillance video on May 9th smashing the window of a Dodge Charger Hellcat in the Surrey Lake neighborhood, then using a device to create a new key fob on the spot.

The vehicle is valued at more than $100,000.

Washington Township police say Carlos Villarini was arrested and charged for his alleged role in the theft. Police did not say if the other two suspects are still being sought.

Villarini is being held at the Camden County Jail.

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New Jersey state senators attended a hearing today to learn more about how tourism contributes to the state’s economy. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 (evening edition)

Authorities are looking for a pair of men who abducted two brothers over the weekend in Northeast Philadelphia and took them on a ride — robbing and assaulting them.

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Philadelphia authorities have identified the man who died after shooting himself during an hours-long standoff with police in the Logan neighborhood last month.

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The Skippack township official and daycare owner who was arrested last month, accused of soliciting a 14-year-old boy online, is facing dozens of new charges in Montgomery County, where he’s accused of sexually assaulting a boy for nearly a decade.

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Police in South Jersey have announced the arrest of a 21-year-old from Camden for allegedly stealing a car in Washington Township.

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New Jersey state senators attended a hearing today to learn more about how tourism contributes to the state’s economy.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 (morning edition):

Crime overall in Philadelphia has been steadily declining. Just a few years ago, the city hit a record number of homicide victims, but now, it is on track to hit the lowest in 20 years.

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The Camden City School District sent a letter warning families of a potential new Immigration and Customs Enforcement program referred to as “Freaky Friday.” Officials say unaccompanied minors aged 14 and up may receive letters threatening detention down the road and offering money to leave the country.

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Termini Brothers Bakery announced on social media that second-generation owner Vincent Termini Sr. has died.

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It's not just Red October. It's also spooky season, and Halloween means it's a busy time of year for ghost hunters.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 (evening edition)

Philly police are looking for a home invader who tied up a family at gunpoint to steal money from them before escaping.

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Hospitality workers at two Center City hotels are on the picket line fighting for more pay.

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Some unusual developments in an off-year election. Some that have campaign experts puzzled. KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane has more in his Sunday commentary.

The Phillies took a 3-nothing lead into the sixth inning, but coughed it up to the Dodgers, who took Game 1 at Citizens Bank Park 5-3.

Police are searching for multiple armed suspects who they say abducted two people after a home invasion in Northeast Philly early Saturday morning.

St. Joseph’s Prep High School is hosting its first annual HBCU symposium for students in the Philadelphia area.

Jeff Holman has spent nearly 50 years coaching tennis at his alma mater Haddonfield Memorial High School in South Jersey. He has been extraordinarily successful - amassing more than 2,500 wins leading the boys and girls teams.