Philadelphia All Local

Today is the day Phillies fans have been waiting for. It’s game 1 of the NLDS tonight in South Philadelphia. The Bank is quiet now, but Eagles coach KYW Newsradio Nick Sirianni expects it won't be later tonight.

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KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (Morning edition): Three people are arrested after an investigation into armored car robberies sets off a chase through Philadelphia and Montgomery County yesterday -- prompting area schools to go into lockdown. Two of the suspects are believed to be connected to a series of armored trucks robberies in Philly and the suburbs. Here’s KYW Newsradio Crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson.

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It was an extraordinary day for a Lower Merion woman who helped police track down one of the men in custody, with a 9-1-1 call.

KYW Newsradio Pat Loeb has the story.

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A Philadelphia non-profit that advocates for children is trying to boost turn-out for next month’s judicial elections. It’s released its first family-centered voters’ guide. KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.

KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (Evening edition):

Police say they've arrested three suspects in connection with a string of armored car robberies outside the Target in the Wynnefield Heights neighborhood of Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly crash, in which they say a woman was hit and killed by an ambulance in Kensington.

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A Delaware woman is arrested and charged for her alleged role in a violent robbery at a sunglasses store in Evesham Township.

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The NLDS between the Phillies and Dodgers begins Saturday at 6:38 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. Catcher J.T. Realmuto has nothing but praise for the opposing club.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (midday edition):

Philadelphia police said a woman was hit and killed by an ambulance in Kensington overnight.

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The White House is asking the University of Pennsylvania and eight other major universities to commit to Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.

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Police in Vineland, Cumberland County, have arrested a man they say was trying to lure children into his car while they were walking to school.

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says the attack in Manchester, England, was “cowardly” and “a violation of the moral and ethical code of our society.”

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A Delaware County nonprofit is expanding its wings and is inviting the community to celebrate with it.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (morning edition):

Jewish leaders in our area say they're saddened but not surprised by the terror attack in Manchester, England.

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Police in Vineland, Cumberland County, have arrested a man they say was trying to lure children into his car while they were walking to school.

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The deadline for taxpayers who asked for more time to file their 2024 federal income taxes is Oct. 15. The shutdown has no effect on that date, and the IRS is still expecting those returns.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has sent City Council an initial budget for her HOME initiative to build or preserve 30,000 units of affordable housing.

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The federal government shutdown is impacting some of Philadelphia's most iconic and historic sites.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 (evening edition)

The owner of a nuts-and-candy stand in the Quakertown Farmers’ Market is accused of harassing and soliciting underaged employees.

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SEPTA is keeping its Silverliner 4 cars on the tracks even after federal transportation officials issued a warning and called on the agency to do more, due to a series of fires happening on the trains this year.

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A top lawmaker in New Jersey says it’s time to finally update e-bike safety laws, this after several recent tragic, fatal accidents in the state.

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Patti LaBelle in concert later this month -- a free show on Independence Mall!

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 (midday edition):

SEPTA is keeping its Silverliner IV cars on the tracks even after federal transportation officials issued a warning and called on the agency to do more due to a series of fires happening on the trains this year.

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The director of a cat rescue in Bucks County is facing animal cruelty charges.

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The Marian Anderson Museum is partnering with one of Philly’s most historic churches for a Fall Festival.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 (morning edition):

The federal government has recommended that SEPTA immediately sideline its Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars, after repeated train fires this year.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro says he's determined to preserve vaccine access in Pennsylvania. He signed an executive order taking steps to make sure children in the state can continue to get standard immunizations.

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Call it a dress rehearsal: As fans count the minutes until the Phillies take the field for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, the team decided to stay sharp with an intra-squad scrimmage at the Bank.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (evening edition)

The government is recommending that SEPTA immediately sideline its Silverliner IV ("four") regional rail cars, after repeated train fires this year.

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A Poconos community is reeling after five people -- including four children -- were killed in a house fire overnight.

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The race to succeed Dwight Evans in Congress got a new candidate, today, and she instantly shot to the head of the pack.

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New Jersey Transit has a new shuttle service with a direct route between Vineland and Atlantic City.

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Mural Arts Philadelphia is kicking off Mural Arts Month with a blockbuster. KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports Films Shapes by a City is a mural inspired by key films and organizations with large foot prints.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (midday edition):

Now that the government shutdown is in effect, many essential workers, like TSA officers and air traffic controllers, are working without pay.

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The Philadelphia Downtown Marriott will reopen its doors on Market Street — at least for one night a week.

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The clock is ticking on one of Philly’s most recognized works of public art.

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Local community organizations are planning to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March on Washington.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (morning edition):

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed as a result of the partial government shutdown.

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It was a split decision in the Pennsylvania House as two gun-related bills were voted down and one was passed.

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Less than half of Americans say they would advise pregnant women to take vaccines that are recommended by the CDC, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasized her ties to organized labor, signing an executive order on project labor agreements for publicly funded construction contracts.