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DETECTIVES IN SOUTH PHILLY SAY A FIGHT OUTSIDE OF A NIGHTCLUB LED TO 8 PEOPLE GETTING SHOT EARLY THIS MORNING.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local (Midday Edition), Saturday, July 5, 2025 DETECTIVES IN SOUTH PHILLY SAY A FIGHT OUTSIDE OF A NIGHTCLUB LED TO 8 PEOPLE GETTING SHOT EARLY THIS MORNING. POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING TWO DEADLY OVERNIGHT ACCIDENTS THAT KILLED TWO MOTORCYCLISTS. IT'S DAY 5 OF THE DC-33 STRIKE AND UNION LEADERS RESUMED NEGOTIATIONS WITH CITY LEADERS TODAY AS THE TWO TRY TO REACH A NEW CONTRACT AGREEMENT. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE STILL FLOCKED TO THE PARKWAY IN PHILADELPHIA LAST NIGHT TO ENJOY WELC...

Wawa Welcome America party continues on despite headliners dropping out

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday July 5, 2025 (Morning Edition): With two headliners dropping out in solidarity with striking DC 33 workers, the July 4th concert and fireworks still went on and thousands of people still made it to the parkway to celebrate the holiday. The city and the union representing the city's largest blue collar union are due back at the bargaining table, but despite the ongoing strike the traditional parade and the “Celebration of Freedom” at Independence Hall were ...

2 striking sanitation workers hit by drunk driver in Port Richmond, police say

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 4, 2025 (midday edition): Investigator say a drunk driver hit two striking sanitation workers in Port Richmond, then fled. ... LL Cool J says he's dropping out of tonight's headline performance at Wawa Welcome America because of the DC 33 strike. ... A Delaware County community resurrects a Fourth of July tradition known for building bonds and bridges. ... Two organizations that promote sustainability and reuse have launched a new online search engine ...

Philadelphia officials accuse striking workers of blocking city facilities, throwing trash

Talks between Philadelphia and its blue collar union ended early on day 3 of the District Council 33 strike with no agreement... and no new talks are scheduled. --- Trash collection is among the services brought to a halt by the strike. Garbage is now piling up throughout the city, as we hear from KYW's Matt Coughlin in South Philadelphia. --- Officials with the FAA are in South Jersey investigating the skydiving plane crash that happened by Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County yesterday. ---...

Skydiving plane with 15 people aboard crashes in NJ shortly after takeoff

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 3, 2025 (midday edition): Federal transportation officials are investigating the skydiving plane crash that happened by Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County yesterday. ... While talks aimed at ending the Philadelphia city workers strike continue, city officials are denouncing the tactics that they say some union members are using. ... A Rutgers researcher finds some species of bats are eating spotted lanternflies, an invasive insect that’s caused ...

More than a dozen people hurt after skydiving plane crashes near Gloucester County airport

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 3, 2025 (morning edition): A skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed in Gloucester County shortly after takeoff. Miraculously, everyone on board survived. Fourteen people were hospitalized, three in critical condition. ... It's Day 3 of the DC 33 strike. Talks between the city and the striking blue-collar workers union went late into the night Wednesday but no progress was reported. Philadelphia officials say it's creating havoc at city facilities...

Man sentenced below state guidelines for shooting 9 people outside Kensington bar

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (midday edition): This is the second day of the city workers strike, and the garbage is already piling up in Philadelphia. ... The University of Pennsylvania is banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams as part of an agreement with the federal government over a civil rights case. ... A man who admitted to shooting nine people outside a Kensington bar three years ago has been sentenced to at least eight years in prison....

Trash piles up on Day 2 of strike; Penn to ban transgender athletes; and more

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (morning edition): A judge has ordered some of the striking workers from Philly's largest blue-collar union to return to the job. Day 1 of the strike also saw problems at some collection centers where residents have been asked to bring trash. ... The University of Pennsylvania is barring transgender women from competing in women's athletics to resolve a federal civil rights case. The investigation came after a Penn swimmer became the first o...

Penn to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

A Philadelphia judge has ordered some striking District Council 33 members back to work, just one day into a walk out by the city’s blue collar union. The University of Pennsylvania is banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams as part of an agreement with the federal government over a civil rights case. For the fourth straight year, Pennsylvania has missed the budget deadline outlined in the state Constitution.

Philadelphia's blue-collar workers union goes on strike for first time in nearly 40 years

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (midday edition): Philadelphia’s blue-collar workers union is on strike, and thousands of city employees are off the job. The strike is affecting a number of city services. ... A pickup truck struck a freight train at Lansdale Station in Montgomery County early this morning, and officials say two young boys who were in the truck are in critical condition. ... New Jersey lawmakers have approved a record-setting spending package that contains hi...

9,000 city workers on strike after union and city fail to reach new contract deal

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (morning edition): Philadelphia’s largest blue collar workers union is now on strike. Weeks of negotiations failed to deliver a contract with the city by last night's deadline set by the union. ... New Jersey lawmakers voted to approve a nearly $60 billion state budget, with more than $700 million added to the governor’s initial proposal late Friday night. ... The WNBA is coming to Philadelphia. A team is set to arrive for the 2030 season and ...

Philadelphia announces contingency plans to keep the city running if DC 33 strikes

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she still hopes to avoid a strike by blue collar city workers but has prepared contingency plans if they do walk off the job. District Council 33 is threatening to strike when its contract expires at midnight. ... On deadline day for the state budget, members of Philadelphia City Council are in Harrisburg Monday, urging lawmakers to include more money for SEPTA. .. Efforts are underway to ban the sale of a drug that’s similar to opioids, but is so readily ...

‘Mummified’ body found after house fire in Northeast Philadelphia

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, June 30, 2025 (midday edition): Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the explosion that leveled three row homes in Nicetown and killed a woman and injured two others yesterday. ... Firefighters found a "mummified" body inside a home in Crescentville in Northeast Philly after they put out a fire there. ... The summer shutdown for SEPTA trolleys in Center City will be longer this year. ... As Black Music Month is wrapping up, the Dell Music Cent...

1 dead, 2 injured after row homes collapse in North Philadelphia

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, June 30, 2025 (morning edition): One person was killed and two injured in an explosion that collapsed three homes and destroyed several others in the Nicetown section of the city. ... Philadelphia City Council and hospital officials are warning of devastating impacts to the region if Congress passes a bill that would slash Medicaid to provide tax cuts for the highest income brackets. ... As Black Music Month is wrapping up, the Dell Music Center hosted a fr...

1 dead, 2 injured after explosion collapses rowhomes in North Philadelphia

One person is dead and two injured in an explosion that leveled three homes in the Nicetown section of the city. ... Police say a road rage incident resulted in the shooting of a Philadelphia School Public Safety officer. ..; Talks between Philadelphia's largest blue collar union and the City resume despite a war of words. ... Not all garage spaces at Philadelphia International Airport will be open this summer, as the airport installs a new parking guidance system.

DC 33 members threaten Tuesday strike if new contract is not met in time

Three rowhomes collapsed this morning in the Nicetown section of North Philly from an explosion and fire. ... A road rage incident leads to a driver shooting a Philadelphia School public safety officer. ... More talks between Philadelphia’s largest blue collar union and the city are scheduled to pick back up today as the clock ticks to get a new deal done. ... The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would toughen penalties for anyone caught selling drugs near a rehab center or recovery ho...

DC 33 members threaten Tuesday strike if new contract is not met in time

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025 (evening edition): Philadelphia's blue collar union says it is moving forward with plans to go on strike when its current contract expires at midnight on Monday. ... The family of a victim of the Kingsessing mass shooting two years ago is suing the company that sold the shooter part of the gun they used to allegedly carry out the massacre. ... Non-English speakers are getting help cracking the code of Philadelphia government and politics, wi...

Parents of 2023 Kingsessing mass shooting victim sue company that sold shooter a lower receiver

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025 (morning edition): The family of a victim of the Kingsessing mass shooting two years ago is suing the company that sold the shooter part of the gun they used to allegedly carry out the massacre. A fire investigation in Chester County is now a criminal investigation after investigators found an illegal marijuana growing operation in a house that caught fire Thursday evening. The fire broke out just after 7:30 on Jessica Terrace near Victoria ...

2 arrested, charged for Strawberry Mansion fire that killed pregnant mom, her 2 kids

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, June 27th, 2025 (evening edition): A man and a woman have been arrested for their role in a deadly arson two weeks ago in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of Philadelphia. ... Philadelphia’s blue collar workers are threatening to strike, beginning Tuesday, if they don’t have a new contract with the city by then. ... A kitten that was up for adoption at a Burlington County shelter has tested positive for rabies. ... And Philadelphia is adding 15 schools t...

SEPTA Board approves ‘doomsday’ budget with 45% service cuts, more than 20% fare hike

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, June 27th, 2025 (midday edition): Without more state funding, service cuts would begin in late August under SEPTA's "Doomsday" budget approved yesterday. ... The widows of deceased Philadelphia police officers sat in court every day for the trial of the man who murdered Temple police sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald. ... The Philadelphia school board voted unanimously to approve a deal with the department of justice so the district can avoid prosecution over...

SEPTA Board approves ‘doomsday’ budget with 45% service cuts, more than 20% fare hike

One person is dead and three others are injured after a shooting in Trenton Thursday night. SEPTA riders are bracing for major cuts after the transit agency’s board approved a so-called “doomsday” budget. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is raising meter rates from $3 to $4 per hour starting July 1. The new rate applies to the area between Arch and Locust streets, and from 4th Street to 20th Street. Plans are already underway in Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026. More ...

SEPTA Board approves ‘doomsday’ budget with 45% service cuts, more than 20% fare hike

The SEPTA board has adopted a budget that riders have feared – one that closes a $213 million deficit with a 45-percent cut in service and a 21-and-a-half percent fare increase. ... The Philadelphia School District would avoid federal prosecution for mismanaging asbestos in school buildings, under a deal up for approval today by the school board. ... A man was shot and killed inside a 7-Eleven store in the Tacony section of the city. ... The Philadelphia Water Department officially cut the ribbo...

Man shot, killed inside Northeast Philadelphia 7-Eleven

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, June 26, 2025 (midday edition): Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead inside a 7-Eleven in the Tacony section of the city. ... Miles Pfeffer has been convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Temple University Police Pfficer Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023. It took less than 20 minutes for jurors to reach a verdict. ... It’s been a year since a new law gave the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office ...

Miles Pfeffer found guilty of murdering Temple University officer

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, June 26, 2025 (morning edition): A jury has found 20-year-old Miles Pfeffer guilty of all charges in the February 2023 murder of Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald. ... A teacher at a Bucks County Catholic school is charged with child sexual assault and sharing media of it online. Authorities say he’s also a youth sports coach and involved in youth groups. ... Undocumented workers are accusing a Montgomery County restaurant of hiring the...

Dangerous heat wave in our area sending more to ERs with dehydration, doctors say

Another day of extreme, dangerous heat is gripping the region, with temperatures again soaring into the high 90s and heat index values making it feel well over 100 degrees. Dehydration remains a major concern. Local hospitals say emergency rooms have been seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses since the start of the heat wave. ... The family of a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer three years ago has agreed to a $3 million settlement with the city. ......

SEPTA slows rail service during extreme heat to protect infrastructure

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (midday edition): It's another scorcher, and the heat is affecting the way SEPTA trains are running. ... Prosecutors are expected to rest their case today in the murder trial of Miles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man accused of killing Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald. ... New Jersey's budget deal is expected to be finalized before the July 1 deadline. ... The recent heat wave has created more crops than local farmers can s...

Union blames PECO’s poor communication for days-long power restoration response to severe storms

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (morning edition): We're almost there. Today's the last day of this brutal heat wave. The weather had people working in Center City doing the best they could to remain safe. ... As crews are nearing full restoration of power for PECO customers after last Thursday's storm, the head of a union representing PECO workers says the company's response to the storm was poor. ... A legislative hearing on hemp-derived THC, derisively known as "gas st...

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday June 24, 2025 (Evening Edition)

Many PECO customers still without power from last week’s storms

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (midday edition): PECO says crews are looking to get the power back on this afternoon for all remaining customers who were affected by last week's storms. ... The father of Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald spoke after the first day of the murder trial for the man accused of killing his son. The defendant's attorneys say their client acted out of fear. ... Police in Haddon Township, Camden County arrested a man they say was...

Man wanted in connection with targeted shooting at Oxford Valley Mall

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (morning edition): The heat is on. Philadelphians have to deal with two more days of this sweltering heat wave, including temperatures hovering around triple digits. ... Police in Middletown Township, Bucks County, have released surveillance video of the suspect in a shooting outside the Oxford Valley mall last Thursday. ... The trial has started in the case against a Bucks County man accused of killing Temple University Police Sgt. Christoph...