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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Nov. 18. 2025 (evening edition) Testimony has wrapped in the trial of two men accused of fatally shooting Philadelphia police Sergeant Richard Mendez two years ago in an airport parking garage, and wounding his partner. ... Police have made an arrest in a deadly double shooting last month near Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia. ... Philadelphia is expecting an influx of visitors in 2026 and one hidden consequence could be an increase in human trafficking. ... A Philadelphia man has admitted to striking a police officer as he tried to escape arrest following a car meetup earlier this year. ... Charges have been filed in the brutal murder of a mother and her young son in Maple Shade in 2017. The suspect is currently living in India.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 (midday edition) Two young children and a woman were killed in an early morning house fire in North Philadelphia. ... Developers hoping to build a data center at an out-of-use steel mill in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, withdrew their zoning application last night (Monday). KYWs Vik Raghupathi tells us that doesn’t mean they’re done trying to build the data center. Healthcare workers at Pottstown Hospital held a protest against planned layoffs and service cuts by the facility's owner. ... Philadelphia’s restaurant community is on tenterhooks, today, as they await the announcement of which, if any, of the city’s restaurants will be awarded a star—or two or three—from the Michelin Guide.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, November 18 (morning edition): SEPTA is canceling the same dozen Regional Rail trains again today. ... Jurors got to see the digital footprint of each defendant on the night Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez was shot and killed in a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport two years ago. ... A Philadelphia City Council committee advanced a bill to ban the burning of the city’s trash, despite a plea from city officials to wait until there’s a more comprehensive plan for dealing with the waste it collects. ... Health care workers at Pottstown Hospital protested layoffs and service cuts by the facility's owner.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 (evening edition) The pain continues for SEPTA regional rail riders, but at least there are fewer advance cancellations Monday than there were last week. And talks continue to avoid a possible strike by city transit workers. ... Police have taken someone into custody in connection with a deadly shooting in the Franklinville neighborhood of North Philadelphia early Monday morning. ... Scrap yards and recycling facilities in New Jersey would be required to have sophisticated fire suppression systems in place under a new bill advancing in Trenton. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us this is in response to a massive fire in Camden earlier this year. ... Local artists are turning a 19th century bank into a wonderland of art and mystery.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 (midday edition) The FAA officially lifted the flight restrictions that went into effect at the busiest airports in the country during the government shutdown. ... Testimony will continue this morning in the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sargent Richard Mendez two years ago in an airport parking garage. ... The union representing SEPTA bus, trolley and subway operators and mechanics has voted unanimously to authorize a strike if need be should negotiations on a new contract go south. ... The Eagles are 8-and-2 thanks to their DEFENSE!

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Monday, November 17 (Morning Edition): The members of Transit Workers' Local 234 voted to authorize a strike if need be amid new contract negotiations with SEPTA. ... The birds take down the Lions 16-9 on Sunday night football. ... The trial continues today for the men charged in the fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez inside an airport garage two years ago. ... The National Dog Show was at the Philadelphia Expo Center over the weekend.

The KYW Newsradio All-local: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 (Evening Edition): The union representing SEPTA bus, trolley and subway operators and mechanics voted unanimously today to authorize a strike if need be should negotiations on a new contract go south. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson tells us a strike is not in the cards now, but a lot hinges on negotiations that resume Tuesday… … A Pennsylvania housing advocate says political divisions are stalling a bi-partisan plan to help public servants buy homes. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more… … The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog show is back in Oaks Pennsylvania. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard was on hand for day two of the show at the Philadelphia Expo center for a behind the scenes look.

SEPTA city transit workers are taking a strike authorization vote (at 11a) today. ... Police in Montgomery County say they've arrested and charged a 46-year-old man with murdering another man whose body was found in a trash can in Norristown last week. ... A neighborhood in Trenton is reeling after a deadly house fire. ... Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is out of the hospital and home and, he says, recovered from his fall earlier this week. ... A Philadelphia city councilman wants to require on out-of-town landlords to have a local agent renting properties.

Philadelphia Police are looking for someone they say is behind a series of home break-ins across Southwest Philly. We get details from KYW’s Conner Barkon … Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early this morning (SAT) in the city's Germantown section. Authorities say it was just after 12:20 this morning when officers responded to call at North Lambert Street near West Nedro Avenue. They found a man at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him dead about 15 minutes later. Police say details on a motive or potential suspects are not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. In a video shared to social media Friday, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office says they do not have any kind of partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and that they don’t make arrests within Philadelphia courthouses. Local activists hope ICE agents get the message. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has more. Philadelphia has ended a decades-long practice of setting aside a percentage of city business for women and minority businesses. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the policy change comes in response to a presidential executive order abolishing racial preference programs. The Delaware County school had already planned to close its doors at the end of the school year, but in a letter to parents yesterday, the administration says it will close to all students -- except seniors -- next Friday, November 21st. In the letter shared with parents, VFMA Chair Gray Beck attributed the decision to low enrollment and staffing issues. The school has said that undergrad students will get back any prepaid tuition for semesters after the fall, but some parents say the situation has caused damage that can’t be fixed with a refund. Parent Samiha Ortiz-Rivera spoke with our news partners from NBC10.

Philadelphia Police are looking for someone they say is behind a series of home break-ins across Southwest Philly. We get details from KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon … *** Valley Forge Military Academy parents and students are scrambling after the school announced that part of the school will be shutting down sooner than expected. The Delaware County school had already planned to close its doors at the end of the school year, but in a letter to parents yesterday, the administration says it will close to all students -- except seniors -- next Friday, November 21st. In the letter shared with parents, VFMA Chair Gray Beck attributed the decision to low enrollment and staffing issues. The school has said that undergrad students will get back any prepaid tuition for semesters after the fall, but some parents say the situation has caused damage that can’t be fixed with a refund. Parent Samiha Ortiz-Rivera spoke with our news partners from NBC10. *** The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has released a video, saying the office is not partnered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or involved in immigration arrests near Philly courthouses. Local activists say they hope that message is implemented with local ICE agents. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story. *** After a month and a half of round-the clock inspections, SEPTA says the regional rail car inspections ordered by the feds are finished. But that doesn’t mean riders will see immediate relief from cancelled and crowded trains. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports… *** Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker’s two-Billion dollar affordable housing initiative is on indefinite hold, after a city council hearing-on-the-plan, scheduled for next week, got cancelled. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

After a month and a half of round-the clock inspections, SEPTA says the regional rail car inspections ordered by the feds are finished. But that doesn’t mean riders will see immediate relief from cancelled and crowded trains. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports… One of the defendants arrested for fatally shooting Philadelphia police Sergeant Richard Mendez and wounding his partner two years ago — took the stand today (FRI) against his co-defendants. As KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, he pleaded guilty last week to lesser charges – a point the defense hammered at during cross-examination. Philadelphia city council has cancelled a hearing on Mayor Cherelle Parker’s affordable housing initiative, delaying the program indefinitely. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports…………… The Montgomery County D-A’s office says a Plymouth Township police officer was authorized to use deadly force when he fired at a driver who is seen in video intentionally trying to run him over several times. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports: A New Jersey man is the first person known to have died from a meat allergy triggered by the bite of a Lone Star tick. KYW’s Conner Barkon spoke with an expert about the disease…

Police say a dispute between two North Philadelphia neighbors got out of hand when one of the men stabbed the other more than 10 times. More now from KYW's Tim Jimenez. A water main burst and caused a road to buckle in Northeast Philadelphia early this morning. The water department says the busted 12 inch main is on Algon Avenue near Hoffnagle Street in Rhawnhurst. Water started pouring out onto the street at around five in the morning. This resident, Michael, lives close to where the break happened. He woke up and thought it was raining at first. But soon he stepped outside. Only a couple more days until Sunday night, when the Eagles host the Lions. Here's Dave Uram.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 (morning edition): Pennsylvania SNAP recipients should get their full November benefits by the end of this week. that's what the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services says. ... The Liberty Bell Center on Independence Mall was opened to visitors for the first time since the government shutdown. However the building where the Liberty Bell once hung … remains closed. ... Unionized Starbucks workers began striking yesterday in Philly, along with baristas across the country. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi tells us the demonstration is called the “Red Cup Rebellion”. ... Drivers, beware. The 60 day warning period for the new speed cameras ended at midnight - now tickets will be mailed straight to offenders.

Senator John Fetterman is recovering today in a Pittsburgh hospital after a fall near his Braddock home, which doctors say was caused by a heart problem. KYW's John McDevitt has the story from the Breaking News Desk. After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in our nation's history is over. President Trump signed a temporary funding bill into law last night after it was approved by the House, mainly along party lines. Federal workers who've been going without a check are once again getting paid. But as airports work to get flights back up to speed, air traffic controllers are wondering how long it'll be before their pay stops again. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports... A police officer fell from his motorcycle and appears to have been run over by another bike on 95 -- leading to a shutdown of the southbound lanes for a time this morning... History was made in Delaware County during last week’s election as America’s first free trade town elected its first black female mayor. KYW’s Justin Udo spoke with the next mayor of Media. A Philadelphia city council member is calling for a moratorium on back-yard dog breeding. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports………….

The government shutdown is over but it will take some time to get air travel back up to speed. There were 18 cancelations at Philly International this morning. But as KYW's Tim Jimenez reports flight reductions won’t hit the peak of 10 percent that was originally planned. The federal government is back up and running, and Pennsylvania has a state budget–both developments not a moment too soon for the region’s food banks. KYW's Vik Raghupathi has more… You're going to have to dig deeper into your wallet to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table this year. KYW Community Impact reporter Racquel Williams has the details…

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, November 13 (Morning Edition): Both the long-awaited end of the Federal government shutdown in Washington and the passing of a budget in Harrisburg bring much-needed relief for food banks. .... Pennsylvania’s four-month budget impasse has come to an end as both the state house and senate have agreed to a spending bill that has now been signed by governor Josh Shapiro.... .... Philadelphia city council has delayed a vote on the first phase of mayor Cherelle Parker’s two-billion dollar home initiative. council held a five hour hearing on the proposal, but says it will come back for more on Monday. .... New Jersey lawmakers are working on legislation that would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles in the state.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 (evening edition): Investigators say video, cell phone and ballistic evidence, and DNA tie two men to the killing of Philadelphia Police Srgt. Richard Mendez at the airport two years ago. KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson is covering the trial. ... Lawmakers in Harrisburg have passed a spending plan, bringing Pennsylvania’s 135-day budget impasse to an end. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. ... More terrible news for SEPTA regional rail riders...The transit agency says the same 22 regional rail trains we've been telling you about all week will remain cancelled tomorrow and Friday as it continues to inspect its Silverliner IV rail cars. And on top of all this, operators are poised to authorize a strike. More from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo. ... The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia has struck its last penny. President Trump has ordered the end of the one-cent coin as costs climb to nearly 4 cents apiece. The Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, since 1793, with billions in circulation. ... It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas outside of City Hall as this year‘s holiday tree is installed. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports the tree lighting ceremony will feature a star studded concert.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 (midday edition): SEPTA canceled nearly two dozen Regional Rail trains for the third day in a row as crews continue to work on inspections and repairs of its rail cars. ... Pennsylvania’s 135-day budget impasse seems to be coming to an end. Leaders in Harrisburg have reached a deal on the framework of a spending plan. ... The trial of two of the men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez two years ago at the airport begins today. ... People in Philadelphia will have an opportunity to get training for jobs in growing industries thanks to $8 million in donations.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Wednesday, November 12 (Morning Edition) The pain continues for regional rail riders. SEPTA says nearly two dozen regional rail trains cancelled the past two days will also not run today either, as inspections and repairs continue. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. ### Lawmakers in Harrisburg appear to have a budget deal that could bring the 135 day budget impasse to an end, with both chambers expected to vote sometime today. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. ### City health officials are warning travelers that an individual with measles recently visited Philadelphia International Airport. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi has more. ### USAA has been honoring service members for over a century, and they're taking it to the next level this Veteran's Day with the launch of a new program. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.

It’ll be a repeat for SEPTA regional rail commuters, as the same 22 regional rail trains that were cancelled today are being cancelled for Wednesday. But there is a sliver of encouraging news, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo… *** On this Veterans Day, hundreds of residents in Delaware County are honoring those who served through a special parade. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo was there... *** LEDE: Philadelphia’s Veterans Day observance included a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Among the participants was a retired Major General who was first African American to command a Marine regiment. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports… *** Ousted CEO and Director of The Philadelphia Art Museum is taking the institution to court over her firing. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has more... *** New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, even though it’s not entirely up to them. Details from KYW Newsfradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.