Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio on Wednesday, May 13. 2026 (evening edition) Authorities have arrested one Philadelphia man and are looking for another who they say were using guns to "taunt law enforcement" and "encourage murder." ... Philadelphia International Airport is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for the millions of travelers passing through their gates this summer. ... The FIFA World Cup is less than a month away. The event is expected to bring thousands from across the globe to Philadelphia — but a recently published industry report says hotel bookings are below expectations. ... Educators from the past 40 years gathered at School District of Philadelphia headquarters today, as the building was renamed for the city's first Black and first female superintendent.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (midday edition): An ambulance and a car were involved in a violent collision early this morning in Upper Dublin, Montgomery County. ****** Crews battled a three-alarm fire that broke out in a million-dollar home in Radnor Township, Delaware County. ****** A former piano teacher from Bucks County has been sentenced to at least 18 years behind bars for molesting his students for years. ****** The largest African street festival in the nation kicks off in Philly next month.

Philly police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that put four people in the hospital. ... Independence National Historic Park is getting spruced up for the semi-quin-cen-ten-nial. that includes deep-cleaning at the President’s House exhibit, which remains half restored going into the summer tourist season. ... The Philadelphia Teachers’ Union is questioning the data the district used to develop the plan to close 17 schools, and the union is releasing recommendations of its own. ... Daryl Morey has been fired as president of basketball operations by the 76ers, after they were swept out of the second round by the Knicks on Sunday.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (evening edition) Nearly 50 dogs and puppies have been rescued from unsanitary conditions at a Delaware County home. Now, an animal welfare organization caring for the animals needs the public's help. ... State police say earlier this month, a man made off with more than $9,000 worth of Pokemon cards from a shop in Montgomery County. ... City Council had plenty of questions — but didn’t get many answers — at a hearing Tuesday on driverless rideshare cars in the city. ... New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a plan to improve the customer experience on mass transit. ... It's the opportunity of a lifetime for a Philly teen who’s working as a caddy this week at the PGA Championship in Delaware County.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (midday edition) A Trenton police officer crashed into an SUV and then went through the fence of a home in Northeast Philly. ... Lawmakers in New Jersey are working to enhance safety for those who use ride-hailing services. ... President Trump says he would suspend the federal gas tax so drivers would get some relief at the pump. ... Philly kids are taking a stand against gun violence in their neighborhoods with a series of Peace Walks around the city.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (midday edition): A Trenton police officer crashed into an SUV and then went through the fence of a home in Northeast Philly. Trenton Police say the officer was pursuing a suspect in a New Jersey State police investigation. The chase started in Trenton and ended in Holmesburg, when the unmarked police SUV crashed near Torresdale and Sheffield Avenues. Judith was inside that home when she said there was a loud scary crash. The officer was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. The suspect sped away from the scene. Police are still looking for him. ... Lawmakers in New Jersey are working to enhance safety for those who use ride hailing services. ... President Trump says he would suspend the federal gas tax so drivers would get some relief at the pump. But Congress would have to act to make that happen. ... Philly kids are taking a stand against gun violence in their neighborhoods with a series of Peace Walks around the city.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (morning edition): Police are looking for the suspect or suspects who lead law enforcement in Trenton on a 20 mile high speed chase into Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning. ... A motion to dismiss the charges against the man accused of killing hockey stars John and Matthew Gaudreau in 2024 was denied by a Salem County judge. ... It’s a quieter budget season at SEPTA, thanks to last year’s transfer of capital funds for operating expenses. ... The Philadelphia Energy Authority has exceeded the goals that were set ten years ago when it launched the Philadelphia Energy Campaign, according to a consultant’s report released Monday.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 11, 2026 (midday edition): Police in Delaware County are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that happened early Monday morning. ... The practice rounds of the PGA Championship are now teeing up at Aronimink. ... Philadelphia City Council is showing its soft spot for animals. Council members are considering two bills to protect our feathered and four-legged friends. ... There's a lot for the Sixers to figure out after a brutal end to their season.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, May 11, 2026 (morning edition): Well, that was a brutal series of basketball. The 76ers got run out of their own building. After suffering a blowout 144-114 loss to the Knicks in Game 4, Philly has been swept out of the second round. ... Philadelphia City Council is showing its soft spot for animals. Two bills were introduced last week to protect our feathered and four-legged friends. ... How did you celebrate Mother's Day? Some people set sail on the Spirit of Philadelphia for their signature Mother’s Day brunch cruise.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (evening edition) Dozens of families celebrated Mother’s Day on the water in South Philadelphia. ... CHOP is teaming up with -- the United Arab Emirates -- to help fund a new soccer field in West Philadelphia. ... As some of the world’s best golf players look to win big at the PGA Championship in Delaware county…Thanks to the championship, some local businesses are working hard to win big off the course.

The magical season is over for the Flyers. They lost 3-2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. ... In Gloucester County, Greenwich Township School District is offering resources to help the community mourn the loss of the child struck and killed by a school bus Friday afternoon. ... Firefighters are putting out a fire that has engulfed a twin home in West Oak Lane. ... Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is teaming up with -- the United Arab Emirates -- to help fund a new soccer field in West Philadelphia. ... The Pennsylvania primary is now just nine days away.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (morning edition): The Knicks were too much for the Sixers in Game 3 and pushed them to the brink of elimination with a 108-94 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena Friday night. ****** Exposing kids to a broad range of jobs gives them an idea of what they could be when they grow up. That’s the goal of a local foundation focused on middle school-age youth. ****** For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation broke ground on the nation’s first-of-its-kind cancer respite center.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 8, 2026 (evening edition): Two New Jersey residents may have been exposed to the hantavirus. ****** State and city officials say they’ve taken more than $1.5 million of drugs and a cache of guns off the streets after a months-long investigation in the Somerton neighborhood of Northeast Philly. ****** Federal, state and city law enforcement leaders say they’re working together to keep the World Cup games in Philadelphia safe. ****** PECO employees are planning to vote on whether or not to walk off the job after working for more than a month without a contract. ****** Taking the whole family to the Sixers game tonight or the PGA Championship next week? You can now pay for everyone's fare with a single credit card or your phone. Plus, contactless payments are coming soon to PATCO

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 8, 2026 (midday edition): PGA Championship week kicks off Monday, but starting Friday, you can go to Aronimink Golf Club, where the event is being held, to get your official tournament merchandise. ... The public phase of a five-year plan to raise $85 million for the Philadelphia Zoo and its conservation efforts is now underway. ... Philadelphia 250 is launching a new attraction for the semiquincentennial this summer. It’s inviting visitors and residents alike to explore new neighborhoods.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, May 8 2026 (morning edition): Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County says nearly all of the apple crop for this season is dead because of the cold snap in April. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more from Media. ... Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed most of the package of legislation that puts curbs on how ICE agents can operate in the city. One bill will become law without her signature. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more. ... It’s National Child Mental Health Awareness Week, and an organization in Philadelphia wants people to understand the lasting adverse effects gun violence has on children. KYW Newsradio’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (midday edition) Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed most of the package of legislation that places limits on how ICE agents can operate in the city. One bill will become law without her signature. ... Three young people escaped as the outer wall of their rowhome collapsed earlier this morning. ... A manhunt is underway in Montgomery County for the man authorities say is suspected in Wednesday's deadly stabbing in Pottstown. ... Police are asking for help in locating a man they say attacked a woman in University City. ... Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County says nearly all of the apple crop for this season is dead because of later than usual cold snaps this year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (midday edition): Three young people escaped as the outer wall of their row home collapsed early Thursday morning. ... Aronimink has undergone some significant changes to the course layout in order to host the PGA Championship next week. ... Philadelphia school students are showing off their sustainability projects as part of the city's Green Schools program. ... Two-time Academy Award nominee and West Philly native Coleman Domingo delivered a commencement speech at Temple.

The Sixers have once again dug themselves into a deep hole. After losing game 2 of their second round series 108-102 to the New York Knicks, Philly is trailing two games to none. KYW's Vik Raghupathi was watching alongside fans in South Philly. A woman wanted for a deadly turnpike crash in the Lehigh County more than a year ago was arrested in Northeast Philadelphia yesterday morning. KYW's John McDevitt reports on this. Philadelphia prisons are no longer out of compliance with any provision of a federal court settlement, in a class-action lawsuit that dates back to the Covid pandemic. KYW’s city hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports on this. The city is turning an old refinery into a new laboratory focused on creating materials for cutting-edge cancer treatments. KYW’s Matt Coughlin was at yesterday's groundbreaking.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (evening edition) Nearly a hundred people testified in Philadelphia city council Wednesday in the final day of hearings on next year’s budget. ... The Anti-Defamation League says antisemitism is at record levels in the U.S. and physical attacks are on the rise. ... Advertisers would be required to clearly label or mark any AI-generated videos under a bipartisan bill that cleared committee in the Pennsylvania Senate. ... PennDOT says both ramps on I-95 at Front Street in South Philadelphia will be open again this weekend. ... New Jersey is providing $5 million in grants so local groups can host World Cup watch parties and over events all over the state.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (midday edition): Shots were fired at a group of young people Tuesday night, and a 14-year-old boy was wounded. ... Prosecutors in Chester County say robbery was the motive behind last October's deadly shooting at Lincoln University during homecoming. Two men and a teen from Wilmington are now facing murder charges. ... As the PGA preps for its championship in Delaware County, officials are turning their attention to helping people arrive and leave as smoothly as possible. ... Camden-based nuclear energy company Holtec was named to Time magazine’s list of most influential businesses for 2026.