There were some unexpected twists and turns during jury deliberations, but in the end, the suspects in the 2023 killing of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez were found guilty. KYW Newsradio’s Kristen Johanson was in the courtroom for the emotional trial, and provides a recap. We also learn more about the latest emergency lifeline extended to SEPTA; this time to address its recent Regional Rail woes. And even though the building that hosts the Wanamaker holiday light show has undergone changes in the past year, one of Philly’s signature holiday traditions lives on for another year. Matt Leon covers these headlines and others with KYW’s news team.

00:00 Intro

02:00 Trial of men convicted of killing Philadelphia police officer ends with dramatic deliberations

08:15 Shapiro steps in with SEPTA Regional Rail funding

14:02 Whole Foods union seeks recognition from Amazon 

19:33 It’s GameChangers season!

25:09 Newstudies reporters get valuable reps

30:28 Wanamaker light show returns for another year

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