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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 21, 2025 (midday edition): District Council 33, Philadelphia’s largest blue-collar workers union, is expected to release the results of the contract ratification vote sometime today. ... The trial is underway for two men accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home in the middle of the night in December, killing a 25-year-old and seriously wounding his mother, after they went the wrong address in attempt to steal guns. ... The School District of Philadelphia this week continues public sessions on the future of its aging school buildings. ... The colossal dinosaur skeleton is back on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. "Haddy" has been undergoing a restoration for the last five years.

The family of a man killed by police in Fairhill a couple months ago is demanding the release of body camera footage of the incident. The trial starts today of two men accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home in the middle of the night in December, killing a 25-year-old and seriously wounding his mother, after they went the wrong address in attempt to steal guns. Mural arts Philadelphia’s porch light program hosted a block party with a purpose. It was called 'a better world is possible,' sharing the same title of the art installation that serves as a call to action against gun violence. While the calendar still says July, the first day of school is right around the corner. Officials in Burlington county are collecting essential school supplies for kids from low income families.

The family of 25-year-old aNGEL Garcia is demanding more transparency from the Philadelphia Police Department two months after he was shot and killed by two officers in Fairhill. ... Tomorrow, we're expecting to find out if Philadelphia's largest blue collar workers union will accept its new contract with the city. District Council 33 agreed to a tentative, three-year contract earlier this month. The deal would raise worker wages nine-percent over that span, much less than what the union was originally asking for. When union president Greg Boulware spoke the morning the deal was announced, he was not pleased with the results... ... This past week, FBI agents raided two buildings in West Philadelphia, connected a long-time motorcycle group. ... The Philadelphia Housing Authority celebrated the dramatic transformation of the Sharswood neighborhood last week, with a ribbon-cutting on the latest and final phase of the project.

Police are searching for the person they say shot a 16-year-old boy last night, in Strawberry Mansion, North Philadelphia. Governors of both parties have signed on to a letter to electric grid operator PJM, asking for more input on how to meet growing energy demands. Senator Sharif Street held his 4th annual Community Baby Shower in North Philadelphia this afternoon. KYW’s Sunny Morgan explains, new moms had the opportunity to receive free supplies like diapers and access to educational workshops. Once Upon A Nation is looking for the next generation of storytellers. A contest is being held for kids to write a story about their history hero. As the new Superman movie soars above its box office competition, people who knew the leading man when he was just a kid from Philly reflect on his "secret origins." It’s been a whirlwind offseason for Penn State hockey. Fresh off its first ever trip to the Frozen Four, the Nittany Lions landed Gavin McKenna ... who many believe is a top NHL Draft prospect next season.

A suspected child predator faces a slew of charges in Bucks County after he was led on for months by a group of internet vigilantes posing as a 13-year-old girl. ... Philadelphia police are investigating an apparent road rage incident in the city's Kensington section that ended with an innocent bystander being hit. ... A weekend curfew is now in full effect in Trenton. City officials have issued an emergency executive order imposing a nightly curfew on East State Street between Carroll Street and South Broad Street. This so called "Club City Hall" section, they say, has become a growing problem with late night crowds, out-of-control parties, vandalism, and other disruptive conduct. Businesses in that area must now close by 10pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ... Members of Community organization Juntos (hoon-tose) rallied outside of the Criminal Justice Center in Center City Friday morning against recent ICE arrests, including one outside the courthouse. ... A cherished Chestnut Hill tradition is back, the Royal Rummage.

With a midday celebration at City Hall, the Phillies and the city have revealed plans for next summer’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. We get the story from KYW’s Mike DeNardo… A long-awaited marijuana legalization bill from a Philadelphia Democrat and an Erie County Republican has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate. While it likely won’t be passed in time for this year’s budget, KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert takes a look at its chances of eventually getting across the finish line: A woman was shot and killed near a church in North Philadelphia early this morning. KYWs Tim Jimenez has the story from police headquarters. The recent, tragic death of a young girl killed while riding a electric scooter in Aston, Delaware County has officials reminding residents that those vehicles are not allowed on streets or sidewalks The first mosquito pool this year infected by West Nile Virus has been discovered in Northeast Philadelphia. Health officials expect to see more West Nile-positive pools across the city. As KYW’s John McDevitt reports, although no humans have contracted the disease, the health department is keeping a close eye on things.

Police believe a woman who was shot as killed near a North Philadelphia church.. was targeted. KYWs Tim Jimenez tells us... they’re looking for whoever pulled the trigger. It was like his life "didn't matter at all". That's the the family of Eddie Irizzary says they feel after his killer, former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial, was released from prison. A judge granted him immediate parole yesterday after sentencing him for voluntary manslaughter. Here’s KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson: Jersey drivers have a bad reputation. But, there's a way to report aggressive driving in New Jersey by dialing #77 (pound seventy seven). The line has been ringing off the hook, as we hear from KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams… Mayors across the country are trying to figure out how to cope with the loss of federal funds, according to a reporter released today by the National League of Cities. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports……

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, July 18, 2025 (morning edition): A few dozen people lined up alongside the road in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Thursday evening to protest ICE. ... The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the skydiving plane crash in New Jersey that injured 15 people earlier this month. ... A man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message about the rape has pleaded guilty. ... A group of non-binary runners have filed a complaint against the Philadelphia Marathon over a lack of inclusion in elite categories.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 17, 2025 (evening edition): Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial -- convicted of voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing Eddie Irazarry during a 2023 traffic stop in Fairhill -- was immediately paroled at his sentencing hearing. --- Customs and Border Protection Agents have seized shipments of drugs passing through Philadelphia this summer including nearly 73 pounds of ketamine and 12 pounds of hallucinogenic mushrooms. --- A group of non-binary runners have filed a complaint against the Philadelphia Marathon over a lack of inclusion. --- A report from the National League of Cities, released today, shows that mayor’s across the country are grappling with how to manage the loss of federal funds. -- Days after the Pennsylvania House passed the framework of a budget, the state of that spending plan is back in flux.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, July 17, 2025 (midday edition): Former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial has been sentenced in connection with the shooting death of Eddie Irrazary during a 2023 traffic stop. This makes Dial eligible for immediate parole for time served. ... Police in Jackson Township, Ocean County, say a 61-year-old man died when lightning struck an outdoor archery range Wednesday evening. Thirteen other people were hurt, including a 7-year-old child. ... ICE agents arrested 14 people during a raid at a grocery store in West Norriton, Montgomery County, on Wednesday. The Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia said at least six of them are Mexican nationals. ... A celebration of African American and Puerto Rican heritage will take over North Philadelphia next weekend with a new history festival. ... Atlantic City's Air Show made a return on Wednesday.

ICE agents arrested several people at a grocery store in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County yesterday (WED). Police in Jackson Township, Ocean County, say a 61-year-old man died when lightning struck an outdoor archery range Wednesday evening. 13 other people were hurt, including a 7-year-old child. Officials say one person required CPR, some suffered from burns, and one victim lost and then re-gained consciousness. Medics from six different townships came to the scene to help administer aid, and authorities say the victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment. SEPTA's planned service cuts next month would take effect one day before the first day of school, so Philly students may be hit with longer walks to class. Police officers and community members took to the hardwood in South Philly for a basketball game last night. The message: keeping kids off the streets and out of danger.

SEPTA's impending service cuts would force thousands of Philadelphia students to make longer walks as the new school year begins. *** Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker provided more details on the city’s agreement with its white collar workers union, District Council 47. *** FBI agents raided two buildings in West Philadelphia connected to a motorcycle group early Wednesday morning. *** A Gloucester County woman has been awarded an 8-million dollar settlement after she accused a Philadelphia man of posting her private photos online. *** Defense attorneys for Sean Higgins want a judge to suppress evidence from trial in the fatal crash that killed hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew last year.

Police found a woman's body in a rooming house in North Philadelphia. As KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports, investigators believe her death was suspicious. Philadelphia Police have released photos of the suspects they say tried to rob an armored Brinks truck in the Northeast. It's the fourth such robbery in the Northeast in a month. KYW Newsradio's Vik Ragupathi has details. The Trump administration is ending the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline's press 3 option for LGBTQ youth. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Raquel Williams spoke with a counselor about what this means. A federal judge has ruled an embattled Philadelphia charter school must surrender its charter and close. But the school says not so fast. We get the story from KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo.

Authorities have released new pictures of two of the suspects wanted for the July 7th mass shooting that killed three people, and wounded nine others in the city’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. Here’s KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson. Philadelphia Police are also looking for two suspects and a getaway car allegedly involved in the attempted robbery of an armored truck yesterday (TUE) morning. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports. A group of independent voters is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn state election rules so they can vote in party primaries. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. Family, friends, and community leaders joined dozens of police officers Tuesday to cut the ribbon on several new additions at Roxborough’s Kelly Park. The park is named in honor of Officer Joseph Kelly who was killed in the line of duty over fifty years ago. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.

U-S Marshals have arrested a woman in West Philadelphia who was wanted in connection with the death of an infant in Camden. ... SEPTA says tougher enforcement of quality-of-life offenses is helping the transit agency hold the line on more serious crime. ... Several dangerous individuals are now off the streets of Philadelphia thanks to members of Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday's Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force. ... Police in Delaware County say what started as an assault at a gas station ended with the bat-wielding suspect treating the holding cell as his personal restroom. ... Artificial intelligence gets a lot of press about being a job killer. But with the promise of investments of tens-of-billions-of-dollars coming to Pennsylvania, tech and investment leaders are focusing on the potential positives of the new technology.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (midday edition): Another potential city worker strike was averted as the city came to terms on a tentative agreement with its white-collar workers union, District Council 47. ... Philadelphia Congressman Dwight Evans made his first public appearance in the city yesterday since announcing that he won’t seek re-election next year. He shared the stage with one of the candidates running for his seat. ... Dozens of homeless cats and dogs from flood-ravaged Texas are up for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA.

Curbside trash pickup resumed in Philadelphia Monday for the first time since city workers walked off the job two weeks ago. Some relief from the heat, as well, as public pools have reopened. This as members of District Council 33 begin voting on the tentative contract agreement with the city. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story. The strongest winter nor’easters have steadily grown more severe over the last eight decades, and will only become more damaging moving forward if climate change is not dealt with. That’s the finding from a paper published by a PENN professor, who KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi spoke to. Pennsylvania’s budget is two weeks late, but the State House has passed a framework for this year's bill. It still needs work, but supporters hope it can get the process back on track. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. Provisional Ballot envelopes in the Commonwealth have a new look. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports the re-design is an effort to reduce the number of rejected ballots.

Curbside trash pickup has resumed in Philadelphia Monday for the first time since city workers walked off the job two weeks ago. Some relief from the heat, as well, as public pools have reopened. --- The Philadelphia man who admitted to shooting and killing his girlfriend in front of her 11-year-old son just before Christmas two years ago has been sentenced to decades behind bars after being admonished by the judge. --- Lower Merion's school district has a new plan to combat illegal school bus passing. -- Student delegates from 27 states are in Philadelphia this week to retrace the steps of the founding fathers. --- New Jersey is proposing changes to coastal building regulations after new data shows future sea level rise may not be as much as previously anticipated.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, July 14, 2025 (midday edition): Part of a North Philadelphia neighborhood was partially submerged under water for a large part of the morning after a water main break flooded the streets. ... Trash pickup is back in Philadelphia for the first time since the District Council 33 strike. And, union members have begun voting on the tentative agreement reached with the city. ... Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County are looking for a group of teens who stole four cars early Friday morning. ... Part of the state budget recently signed by Gov. Phil Murphy includes $10 million to upgrade 911 call systems. A county official says they still need more.

After nearly two weeks, curbside trash pickup in Philadelphia finally resumes Monday. ... A Chester county man is being charged with setting a fire to a beloved West Chester watering hole this week. ... Teens in Delaware county have a chance to get a real-world civics lesson through a special program. ... The Phillies won't just be represented in the batter's box at tomorrow's All-Star Game. The team's bat boy will be working the baseline after winning a fan vote.