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Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly crash - they say a woman was hit and killed by an ambulance in Kensington. KYWs Tim Jimenez has more from police headquarters. The White House is asking The University of Pennsylvania and eight other major universities to commit to President Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses. Schools are asked to accept the government’s priorities on admissions, women’s sports, free speech, student discipline and college affordability, among other topics. The schools are Vanderbilt, Dartmouth College, the University of Southern California, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Texas, the University of Arizona, Brown University and the University of Virginia. It's not clear how or why they were selected. The American Association of University Professors calls this an "attempt at coercion" and is urging members of the Penn community to sign petition urging the administration to reject the Compact. Penn did not respond to a request for comment. Police in Vineland, Cumberland County, have arrested a man they say was trying to lure children into his car while they were walking to school. Investigators say 33-year-old Rogelio (ro-HEH-lee-oh) Vega was acting in a lewd manner near Veteran's Memorial Middle School on Monday morning. One of the victims tells NBC10 she's relieved the man was arrested... The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says the attack in Manchester, England was “cowardly” and “a violation of the moral and ethical code of our society.” KYW’s Conner Barkon has more on the local reaction... A Delaware county nonprofit is expanding its wings and is inviting the community to celebrate with them. KYW’s Justin Udo has the story.

Jewish leaders in our area say they're saddened but not surprised by today's attacks in Manchester, England. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more on the local reaction. ### Police in Vineland, Cumberland County, have arrested a man they say was trying to lure children into his car while they were walking to school. Investigators say 33-year-old Rogelio Vega was acting in a lewd manner near Veteran's Memorial Middle School on Monday morning. According to officials, there were four victims--including two children--across three incidents. Vega faces more than a dozen charges, including luring and enticing a juvenile, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal sexual contact. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Vineland Police. ### The deadline for taxpayers who asked for more time to file their 2024 federal income taxes is October 15th. THe shutdown has no affect on that date... the IRS is still expecting those returns by the 15th. The agency says it will have enough staff to accept the filings. ### Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has sent city council an initial budget for her HOME initiative to build or preserve 30-thousand units of affordable housing. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. ### The federal government shutdown is impacting some of Philadelphia's most iconic and historic sites. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 (midday edition): SEPTA is keeping its Silverliner IV cars on the tracks even after federal transportation officials issued a warning and called on the agency to do more due to a series of fires happening on the trains this year. ... The director of a cat rescue in Bucks County is facing animal cruelty charges. ... The Marian Anderson Museum is partnering with one of Philly’s most historic churches for a Fall Festival.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, October 2 (Morning Edition): After a series of Septa train fires on its regional rails, the federal railroad administration orders Septa to take several steps in the next 7-days to mitigate the risk of fire on the transit agency's aging Silverliner IV (four) rail cars. That's after the national transportation safety board says those aging rail cars pose an immediate safety risk, and should be sidelined. ... Governor Josh Shapiro says he's determined to preserve vaccine access in Pennsylvania. Today, he signed an executive order taking steps to make sure children in the state can continue to get standard immunizations. ... Call it a dress rehearsal: as fans count the minutes until the Phillies take the field for game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, the team decided to stay sharp with an intra-squad scrimmage at the bank.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (evening edition) The government is recommending that SEPTA immediately sideline its Silverliner IV ("four") regional rail cars, after repeated train fires this year. ... A Poconos community is reeling after five people -- including four children -- were killed in a house fire overnight. ... The race to succeed Dwight Evans in Congress got a new candidate, today, and she instantly shot to the head of the pack. ... New Jersey Transit has a new shuttle service with a direct route between Vineland and Atlantic City. ... Mural Arts Philadelphia is kicking off Mural Arts Month with a blockbuster. KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports Films Shapes by a City is a mural inspired by key films and organizations with large foot prints.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (midday edition): Now that the government shutdown is in effect, many essential workers, like TSA officers and air traffic controllers, are working without pay. ... The Philadelphia Downtown Marriott will reopen its doors on Market Street — at least for one night a week. ... The clock is ticking on one of Philly’s most recognized works of public art. ... Local community organizations are planning to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March on Washington.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (morning edition): Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed as a result of the partial government shutdown. ... It was a split decision in the Pennsylvania House as two gun-related bills were voted down and one was passed. ... Less than half of Americans say they would advise pregnant women to take vaccines that are recommended by the CDC, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center. ... Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasized her ties to organized labor, signing an executive order on project labor agreements for publicly funded construction contracts.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 (evening edition) Authorities have now charged two men who they say struck and killed two older women in separate hit-and-runs late last week. .. Philadelphia teachers got a three-percent raise in their new contract. But so far, the extra money hasn't shown up -- and that's left many teachers angry. ... Philadelphia security workers say employers are not spending enough time training them to keep people safe. ... Brewery owners in New Jersey celebrated after Governor Murphy signed laws for new regulations earlier this year, but they say there are lingering issues hurting business. ... The arts are alive and well in Delaware County, as DELCO Arts Week gets ready to return for its seventh year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 (midday edition): An 18-year-old who was visiting friends was shot and killed in a backyard in Strawberry Mansion overnight. ... Teens and young adults whose lives have been rocked by gun violence need a safe space to learn and grow while they work through their trauma. That’s the idea behind a Philly-based nonprofit program called 60th Street Strong. ... New Jersey state officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Medford, unveiling the restored Dr. James Still Office Historic Site and Black Heritage Trail marker. ... Chestnut Hill’s Fall for the Arts Festival is coming next month and is celebrating its 41st year.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Tuesday, September 30 (Morning Edition): The Berks County District Attorney announces additional murder charges against a 61-year-old reading man in custody for shooting and killing another man and dumping his body in a park. Authorities say the defendant has admitted to killing the man, the man's wife and their child too. ... A 31-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged with the possession of child sex abuse material. .... A Philadelphia city council committee has advanced a bill that would restore loading zones to spruce and pine streets, in an effort to make them safer for bicyclists. .... A longtime public servant in Montgomery county who died in July will be honored on Friday on what would have been her 60th birthday.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 (evening edition) The woman who admitted she ran over a Philadelphia police officer five years ago during the civil unrest has been sentenced to some time in prison. .. Philadelphia police are looking for the driver they say struck and killed an elderly woman in Overbrook last week. ... Don’t plan on getting anywhere quickly along City Avenue for a while. PennDOT is starting a project that will squeeze traffic in Bala Cynwyd for more than a year and a half. ... Drivers in Camden County are being asked to pack a little extra patience this week as there are a number of road projects happening all at once. ... Experts are worried about the year round impact of salt pollution in Delaware County’s waterways. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, they’re asking for the public’s help to figure it out how bad the problem is.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 (midday edition): Three teens were arrested after Camden County police say they broke into cars in Gloucester City over the weekend and stole from them. Parents of two of them are also facing charges for failing to supervise their kids. ... Philadelphia's police oversight commission finds that officers aren't using body cameras correctly nearly a third of the time. ... Dozens of drones are leaving every day from the roof of Camden’s police headquarters as the department works to be more responsive to calls.

The city’s police oversight commission released an audit on how Philadelphia police are using their body-worn cameras.. ... The parkway was alive Sunday with early morning runners at Chop's 5-K run and then an afternoon fiesta at the annual Puerto Rican day parade. ... Camden has made strides in public safety, recently celebrating the first summer in 50 years without a homicide, and police credit a combination of community engagement and new technology for helping drive better results.

The Birds flying high after their battle against the previously undefeated Buccaneers in Tampa Bay winning 31-25. The legendary Merrill Reese and Mike Quick on the call for 94 WIP. ### There's a new football playbook to help fans watch their favorite teams. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram tells us it's written by a big WIP caller. ### Kilmar Ábrego García, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, was transferred to a detention center in Central Pennsylvania on Friday. Protests are planned demanding ICE release detainees. KYW Newsradio’s Sunny Morgan has more.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose deportation case attracted national attention, has been transferred to a Central Pennsylvania detention facility. Activists plan to protest there this week, calling for the release of ICE detainees. ... A man was shot in the thigh in an apparent road rage incident last night at the entrance ramp to the Ben Franklin Bridge in Old City. ... The campaign for Governor in New Jersey took on a new dimension on Friday when private information about Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill was leaked to her Republican opponent's campaign. ... Philadelphia city council has passed a bill designed to make it easier to find a job after involvement with the justice system.

Two elderly women are dead after police say they were struck by vehicles in two separate incidents. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has the details. Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting early this morning in North Philly that left three young men injured. Authorities say it happened near 5th Street and Erie Avenue around 3 a.m. Police got wind of it after a 21-year-old man arrived at the hospital with four gunshot wounds to his back. Shortly after, they say two other men, a 20-year-old and 24-year-old, arrived at another nearby hospital with gunshot wounds throughout their bodies. Officials did not give a status on any of the shooting victims. They also don't have any potential suspects at this time. Philadelphia’s career and technical programs have added a new skill to the curriculum: driving. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports…………… Pennsylvania officials are warning of a new scam they say is ‘trending.’ In the scheme, fraudsters send medical equipment and then bill patients and or Medicare for it. Here’s crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson… A 2-day conference at Temple highlights the disparity in black ownership of legal marijuana businesses across the country. Wrapping up black cannabis week, KYW'S community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more…

The attorney who sued SEPTA over its service cuts is now preparing to sue the transit agency again over its fare increase. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story. *** A 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car at 54th Street and Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia Friday. Police say the woman was struck in the roadway shortly after 5 p.m. by a black Infiniti with a Delaware license plate printed on paper. The car was eastbound on Lancaster when it struck the woman and fled. *** The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is warning seniors about a scam they say is "trending." They say the fraudsters use medical equipment to get money from Medicare or even directly from seniors. Here’s KYW's Crime and Justice reporter, Kristen Johanson. *** A Philadelphia food bank won a big prize, thanks to a popular TV game show and an actress who is a Philly native. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports..

New details on charges filed against a Skippack Township supervisor and daycare owner, who is accused of soliciting a minor in Maryland. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports: New Jersey Democratic candidate for Governor Mikie Sherrill says her social security number, address and other personal information was released to someone working for her opponent Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this. Police in South Jersey are telling business owners to pay close attention to cash payments after counterfeit money was used to make purchases. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more from Camden County with more… Roxborough High School this morning dedicated a garden in memory of Nicolas Elizalde, a freshman football player who was gunned down near the school three years ago tomorrow (9/27). KYW's Mike DeNardo reports... Philabundance won big last night on "Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." "The Office" stars Kate Flannery and Oscar Nunez, playing on behalf of the Philly nonprofit, teamed up and won a total of $1 million on the celebrity game show. The organization announced on Facebook today that it will get half a million of that million dollar pot to further its mission of fighting hunger in the Philadelphia region.

An explosion in a compressed air system is what caused the fire that destroyed the SPS Technologies facility in Abington Township, Montgomery County back in February. The vice president of SPS says it's still unclear what caused the explosion, but he says investigators ruled out foul play. The new information was revealed during a public event to show off plans for a new factory. KYWs Vik Raghupathi reports: Police in South Jersey are telling business owners to pay close attention to cash payments after counterfeit money was used to make purchases. KYW’s Conner Barkon has more from Camden County with more… A bell to bell ban on cell phones at schools is one of the recommendations offered in a new report out of New Jersey. A commission looked at social media usage and its effects on teens and tweens. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.

SPS Technologies, the aerospace fastener company whose Jenkintown factory burned down in February, revealed its plans for a new factory Thursday night. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi tells us the company wants to start producing from the new facility in 2028. ### Members of the Philadelphia School Board heaped praise upon Superintendent Tony Watlington Thursday night, as they extended his contract through 2030. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo. ### The Justice Department is suing Pennsylvania and five other states, demanding access to statewide voter registration lists. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin reports.