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On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on a 2023 chocolate factory explosion in West Reading that killed seven people. KYW’s Vik Raghupathi spoke to an expert on underground utility who says Pennsylvania needs to change its laws to help prevent similar incidents in the future: A major event in Philadelphia that celebrates Mexican culture has been cancelled. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains… Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is reconsidering her decision to end a program that provides free Septa passes to low income Philadelphians. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports…..

A woman is critically injured, trapped in a crushed car, after a bad crash WEDNESDAY morning involving a school bus in New Castle County, Delaware. The State house Transportation chairman is pushing a bill that would stop sending state money earmarked for road and bridge repair to the Pennsylvania State Police. A Philadelphia family is demanding answers after a grave mishap at their loved one's burial. The future of two Delaware County hospitals is still unclear after a deadline to get them funding comes and goes. A South Jersey assemblyman has introduced a package of bills to protect the public from fires and environmental issues at scrap and recycling facilities.

There were injuries reported following an accident involving a school bus in New Castle County, Delaware. The school district says there were students on the bus, but none of them needed to be taken to the hospital. The Crozer Health System could close as early as Thursday if its parent company does not get millions in additional funding. We may never know exactly what ignited the explosion at the chocolate factory in West Reading that killed seven people in March of 2023, but the NTSB says they tracked the source of the explosion to a leak in a pipe fitting. Craving something Latin but can't get to the Caribbean right now? Many Latin owned restaurants in and around the city are celebrating 'Dine Latino Restaurant Week' through Saturday .

A Kentucky man is charged with human trafficking in Bucks County. The DA's office says he used Snapchat to befriend a 13-year-old girl. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. A Camden County woman is arrested and charged with hiring a hit man to kill her ex-boyfriend, who is a Philadelphia police officer, and his teenage daughter. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. Philadelphia's Chief Public Safety Officer ran into some headwinds today when he appeared before City Council for budget hearings. KYW Newsradio's City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports some council members appeared skeptical about the office's major initiatives. A community parade in Philadelphia's historic district leading up to the 4th of July will make a return for a second year this summer. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has details.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (midday edition): A Philadelphia police officer and his 19-year-old daughter were the targets of an alleged murder-for-hire plot in Camden County, orchestrated by the officer’s ex-girlfriend, officials said. ... The murder trial begins of two men accused of killing a Philadelphia sanitation worker nearly three years ago. ... The CEO of a Philadelphia IT staffing company has been charged with bankruptcy fraud and for failing to pay more than $2 million in taxes. ... Seven Philadelphia school principals are being honored with the prestigious Lindback Award.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (Morning Edition) Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating Sunday's nearly six-hour standoff in Pottstown that left a police officer injured and the man accused of shooting him dead. Monday was a volatile day of trading on Wall Street, as investors have major uncertainty about President Trump's aggressive tariff policy. Economic development professionals from around the country are meeting in Philadelphia this week for the annual "Main Street America" conference. Opera Philadelphia is announcing its 50th anniversary season!

Drivers who stop in bus lanes in Philadelphia will soon be ticketed by automatic cameras mounted inside SEPTA buses and trolleys. All police officers in Gloucester County are now carrying Narcan and a tourniquet with them at all times as part of a new program. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us it was inspired by the death of Officer Bobby Shisler. Officials in Delaware County are putting a ban on ghost guns and converters for firearms.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, April 7, 2025 (midday edition): A man was killed by police in Pottstown after fleeing the scene of a car crash, barricading himself in his home for five hours, and shooting an officer, authorities said. ... Federal cuts have scuttled two big programs the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) was planning in Grays Ferry and Kensington. At a budget hearing last week, PEA’s president told City Council that other programs may have to be scaled back without more city funding. ... The Mazzoni Center, a Philadelphia LGBTQ+ nonprofit, typically holds a large transgender wellness conference every year. This year, it is doing away with the event, opting instead for year-round programming.

The Montgomery county district attorney's office is investigating after they say a man opened fire and shot a police officer following a car crash in Pottstown. Officials say just after five Sunday evening, Pottstown police responded to an accident involving two cars at Beech and North Mount Vernon Streets. Authorities say a man in one of the cars tried to reach for a gun in the car, leading to a struggle with police officers. The man ran away to his home on winding road. Officials say once the suspect got there, he barricaded himself inside, pulled out a gun, and shot at the cops... hitting one of them in the shoulder. That cop is recovering in the hospital. Officials have not identified the suspect. A Philadelphia LGBTQ Non-profit that typically holds a large transgender wellness conference every year, is doing away with event in 2025, instead looking to create year-round programming. KYW's Vik Raghupathi has more: The Philadelphia energy authority has been hit hard by the federal cuts and it's asking City Council to help it continue its work by increasing what Mayor Parker proposed in her budget. KYW's City hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports... Philadelphia open streets made its return to Center city this weekend. As Justin Udo tells us, it's a chance for people to stroll, shop and socialize in a unique way.

Today kicks off the start of center city open streets. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us it’s gives people a chance to explore the city in a different way, and gives retailers an opportunity to make some extra money. Nationwide protests were held protesting against the Trump administration on Saturday, in what they called the “Hands Off” day of action. Despite the dreary weather this weekend, spring is starting to pop almost everywhere you look. National Historic Marker Day is the last Friday in April and to coincide with that, a historic church in South Philadelphia is holding a gravestone cleaning event to celebrate and preserve history.

Protesters in Philadelphia and the suburbs joined others in cities across the nation yesterday to stage organized rallies against President Trump's and Elon Musk's government cuts and other policies They called the event a Hands Off day of action. Despite the dreary weather this weekend, spring is starting to pop, at least when you look at the trees. That includes Fairmount Park, which has been packed as people soak up the Cherry Blossom Festival. A 23-year-old woman was followed from work in the suburbs all the way into the city and shot in the head. The victim told investigators she was followed on 76 East by a black Nissan after leaving her King of Prussia workplace early Saturday morning. National Historic Marker Day is the last Friday in April and to coincide with that, a historic church in South Philadelphia is holding a gravestone cleaning event to celebrate and preserve history.

Bucks County officials are mourning the death of a beloved county employee who was killed Thursday afternoon. Authorities identified him and his two sons as the people hit by an Amtrak train near the Bristol Station. Spark Therapeutics, a pioneer in gene therapy, will be cutting more than half its workforce from its University City headquarters by the end of the year. The Junior League of Philadelphia wants to keep kids well-fed and healthy. So they're rolling out their annual Kids in the Kitchen program that educates youth on food insecurity. With too many educational roles open in Delaware County, officials are going all-out on their recruiting plan. Eight people have been charged in a violent spree of carjackings and shootings in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. State Senator Vincent Hughes and Senator Art Haywood came together in Northwest Philly to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the 57th anniversary of his death. One of pro wrestling’s big two companies is coming to Philadelphia tomorrow night (SUN). All Elite Wrestling is bringing their pay-per-view Dynasty event to the Liacouras Center. It's the first time it's held one of its monthly premium shows here. And for one title contender, it's a hometown return. One of the area's top basketball coaches is getting a shot at running a Division I program.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Friday, April 4, 2025 (Evening Edition) Bucks County officials are mourning the death of a beloved county employee who was killed Thursday afternoon when he and his two sons were hit by an Amtrak train near the Bristol Station. SEPTA Regional Rail riders can now use a credit card or phone app to pay for their rides. An Atlantic City police officer finds himself on the other side of the law -- charged with sexually assaulting a woman inside his police cruiser last September. The National Transportation Safety Board says speed and fatigue were factors in the fatal I-95 crash and collapse nearly two years ago in Northeast Philadelphia. Does the Philadelphia School District need a Chief of Joy? City Council members seem to think so.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Friday, April 4, 2025 (Midday Edition) Three family members were killed when they were hit by an Amtrak train in Bucks County. An Atlantic City police officer has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman in his patrol car. Four critically endangered giant tortoises have hatched at the Philadelphia Zoo.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, April 4, 2025 (Morning Edition) The Lumberton Township Committee has voted to censure the Mayor and file an ethics complaint against her. The mayor is accused of driving drunk with her toddler in the backseat on St. Patrick’s Day. Philadelphia’s Democratic City Committee declined to make an endorsement in the District Attorney primary election, scheduled for May 20, but some individual wards are choosing a candidate to endorse. Following a 30 million dollar renovation and two decades of planning, PATCO’s Franklin Square station is open again for the first time since 1979.

Local leaders say American business and consumers will suffer the most after President Trump announced his sweeping tariff plan this week. A minimum 10-percent tariff will be levied on all goods imported into the U-S, but dozens of countries that have tariffs on U-S goods will face higher "reciprocal tariffs." Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle calls it the single largest tax increase in the nation's history, and says Americans with the lowest incomes will suffer the most. A teenager wanted for shooting and killing another teen on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia last month is in police custody -- arrested Thursday afternoon in Montgomery County. Here’s KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson. It was more than a decade in the making, but today PATCO’s Franklin Square station reopened with a mid-day ribbon cutting and a brief charter ride to Camden City Hall and back. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin was there. The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would carry stiff penalties for anyone who calls in a fake threat to a school. As we hear from KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert, the legislation comes after a growing number of hoax calls to schools across the state. The Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, is celebrating another first. A rare Giant Tortoise, nearly 100 years old is a first time mother. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports it is a giant accomplishment for species survival.

Local leaders say American business and consumers will suffer the most after President Trump announced his sweeping tariff plan this week. A teenager wanted for shooting and killing another teen on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia last month is in police custody in Montgomery County. It was more than a decade in the making, but today PATCO’s Franklin Square station reopened with a mid-day ribbon cutting and a brief charter ride to Camden City Hall and back. The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would carry stiff penalties for anyone who calls in a fake threat to a school. The Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, is celebrating another first. A rare Giant Tortoise, nearly 100 years old is a first time mother. KYW's John McDevitt reports it is a giant accomplishment for species survival.

A police pursuit in Delaware County ended near the airport where police threw down spikes to stop a stolen SUV. After more than a decade of planning and construction PATCO's long-shuttered Franklin Square train station is re-opening. Police throughout New Jersey are cracking down on distracted driving.

A temple student has had their Visa revoked by the US State department, according to a statement from University President John Fry. KYW's Vik Raghupathi tells us the incident has many students feeling uneasy. A Philadelphia man who recently pleaded guilty to charges connected with stealing thousands of dollars worth of beef, was hot and killed in Roxbourough last night... and police believe he was targeted. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson explains: Five people, including two 10-year-old boys, have been arrested and charged in connection with a brutal attack of two women after the St.Patrick's day parade in Conshohocken last month. KYW's John McDevitt reports... Ensemble arts Philly is partnering with Broadway bridges on new pilot program giving local high school kids a chance to see Broadway up close and personal, KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports the first show the students will see is *and Juliet* at the Academy of music.