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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (evening edition) A 45-year-old Warminster man who fled the country nearly two years ago, after he was charged with sexually assaulting three girls, is back in custody in Bucks County. ... SEPTA has reached a tentative contract agreement with SMART Local 1594, averting a strike by suburban transit operators. ... A botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart baby formula has expanded — as federal officials now say more than 50 babies have gotten sick since the company's formula first launched starting in 2022. ... Fire tore through a home with hoarding conditions in Penndel, Bucks County early this morning. ... Offshore wind advocates in New Jersey are encouraged by a federal judge that recently blocked President Trump’s ban on offshore wind energy.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (midday edition): A fire tore through a home that had hoarding conditions in Penndel, Bucks County, early this morning. Officials say the eight people were able to get out thanks to the heroic acts of a police officer who jumped into action. ... Property taxes in Delaware County are going up again, this time by 19%. ... Mayor Cherelle Parker's office is threatening to pull support from her signature affordable housing plan because of changes made by City Council. ... The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller has released a report detailing an extensive years-long scheme by two nursing homes that allegedly diverted tens of millions of Medicaid funds to themselves, while intentionally understaffing the facilities.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (morning edition): Delaware County Council has voted 4-1 to enact a 19% property tax increase that officials say will eliminate a structural deficit. ... A top prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has been disbarred by a federal judge. ... On the third day of the child abuse trial against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, the jury heard from the lead detective on the case. ... Every year, false news reports are published about suicide rates rising around the holidays, but experts say that myth is untrue and dangerous.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (evening edition) Philadelphia police have identified the woman whose body was recovered from the scene of the big fire that spread to several rowhomes in East Germantown Tuesday. ... Authorities have identified the elderly man who was found dead in his home in Logan on Friday. ... A judge has put the brakes on non-renewal proceedings for two Philadelphia charter schools. ... The Pennsylvania Senate’s Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill that would require all Pennsylvania schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban of smartphones by the start of the 2027-28 school year. ... One of the most prestigious Arts and Heritage organizations in the area is bringing on new leadership.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (midday edition): Fire crews discovered the body of a woman after a fire broke out in East Germantown on Tuesday, heavily damaging at least three homes and displacing an entire block. ... Delaware County Council is expected to vote on a budget that would raise property taxes by 19%. ... Philadelphia Gas Works is helping customers sign up for help with their bills at an event in North Philadelphia. ... With concerns over political violence reaching a fever pitch nationwide, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined Utah Gov. Spencer Cox for a discussion about bringing down the temperature of political discourse.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (morning edition): A Philadelphia City Council committee looked for answers on Tuesday as to why the man accused of killing Kada Scott was released from custody before her death. ... Twins from South Jersey were arrested after authorities say they made online threats to kill a DHS official and ICE agents. ... A neighborhood block in East Germantown, not far from LaSalle University, was displaced after a devastating row home fire. The remains of an elderly woman were recovered, and a firefighter was injured battling the blaze. ... The Philly School Board this week will consider turning over some of its vacant school buildings to the city for Mayor Parker's housing initiative.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (evening edition) Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday looked for answers as to why the man accused of killing Kada Scott was released from custody before her death. ... A state Senate Committee has authorized subpoenas to Pennsylvania State Police and Abington Township to learn how state money has been spent to secure Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home following the April attack on the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg. ... On day two of the child abuse trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, their daughter took the stand to share her story. ... A Delaware County technical school is making multi-million dollar upgrades that officials say will not only help the school, but also build the future of the community’s health care system. ... Scientists say there could be noticeable impacts to technology on Tuesday as a powerful burst of solar energy reaches Earth.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (midday edition): A Santa performer and retired school teacher in Mercer County, New Jersey, was arrested last week for allegedly possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. ... Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team, the United Thoroughbreds, were arrested in Central Florida over the weekend for allegedly stealing more than $2,200 worth of merchandise from a Dick’s Sporting Goods. ... During a budget hearing Monday night, Delaware County residents expressed their frustration over a budget proposal that includes a 19% property tax hike, just a year after taxes were raised by 23%. Officials said the increase is necessary for the county to stay afloat financially. ... President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in northeastern Pennsylvania Tuesday evening. The topic: inflation.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA's buses and trains will keep running thanks to a tentative contract agreement that averts a transit strike in Philadelphia. ... Philadelphia detectives are searching for a car they believe may be connected to the suspicious death of a 93-year-old man in Nicetown last week. ... The criminal trial of Atlantic City’s mayor for alleged child abuse continues today. ... The region is under a Code Blue as temperatures dropped into the teens this morning.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 (evening edition) SEPTA and the Transport Workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract to keep the city’s buses, subways and trolleys running. ... State police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting in South Philly yesterday afternoon. ... Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. ... After 31 years with the force, the New Jersey State Police Superintendent is retiring. ... Delaware County Council is expected to get an earful from homeowners over a proposed property tax increase.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 (midday edition) Septa’s Bus, Trolley and Subway workers head back to work as SEPTA and its biggest union TWU Local 234 say NO STRIKE for now. ... Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. ... The race to succeed the retiring Dwight Evans in Congress is already in full swing, with the first candidates forum in the books.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, Dec. 8 (Morning Edition): ... There won’t be a SEPTA strike today. The union representing 5,000 trolley, bus, and subway workers confirmed that talks with the transit agency will continue as the new workweek begins. Philadelphia School District says if a strike does happen, some classes may go virtual. ... Opening arguments are set to begin today in the trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. ... Lucky families from North Philly joined Temple University Police for some holiday cheer.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 (evening edition) Philadelphia School District says if the union representing 5,000 SEPTA subway, bus, and trolley workers goes on strike, some classes may go virtual. ... The revival of Philadelphia's vacant intercity bus terminal at 10th and Filbert is one step closer, with action last week by City Council. ... The Delaware River and Bay Authority is buying a new ferry to run between Cape May and Lewes, Delaware. ... Lucky families from North Philly joined Temple University Police for some holiday cheer. KYW’s Shara Dae Howard reports more than 300 neighborhood kids had a day of food, fun and games -- and it all kicked off with truck loads of toys!

THE BURLINGTON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE SAYS THE MAYOR OF LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP HAS BEEN INDICTED BY A GRAND JURY ON CHILD ENDANGERING/ABUSE CHARGES. 46-YEAR-OLD GINA LAPLACA WAS ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN MARCH. HER TODDLER WAS IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH DUI EARLIER THIS YEAR. HER BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WAS FOUR TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT. LAPLACA HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED WITH ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD (SECOND DEGREE) AND CHILD ABUSE (FOURTH DEGREE). SHE IS SCHEDULED TO BE ARRAIGNED ON DECEMBER 8 IN SUPERIOR COURT IN MOUNT HOLLY. LAPLACA IS STILL THE MAYOR OF THE TOWNSHIP. *** FOR WEEKS PROTESTORS FROM NO ICE PHILLY HAVE BEEN CALLING ON SHERIFF ROCHELLE BILAL TO DO MORE TO STOP ICE ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE COURTHOUSE … BUT DURING ANOTHER RALLY OUTSIDE THE CJC TODAY (THURSDAY), THE SHERIFF’S SUPPORTERS POINTED THEIR FINGERS AT THE JUDGES … KYW newsradio's MATT COUGHLIN REPORTS: *** PHILLY RENTERS WHO WERE FURLOUGHED DURING THE RECENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ARE BEING URGED TO ACT FAST IN APPLYING FOR A NEW RELIEF PROGRAM. KYW Newsradio's COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORTER RACQUEL WILLIAMS HAS MORE… *** YOU CAN NOW GET COVID AND FLU VACCINES FOR FREE AT PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CLINICS AHEAD OF HOLIDAY GATHERINGS. HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY YOU SHOULD NOT WAIT BECAUSE PROTECTION TAKES TIME TO BUILD, AS WE HEAR FROM KYW Newsradio's CONNER BARKON…

SEPTA city transit workers say they could walk off the job at any moment, as contract talks have stalled. KYW Newsraadio's Mike DeNardo reports… *** Seven members of the Pagan Motorcycle Club are ordered to stand trial stemming from an October 17th shootout in the parking lot of a Montgomery County Wawa with two members of a rival club. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports: *** Today (Saturday) is the grand finale for the Burlington County Farmer’s Market in Moorestown. County commissioner Allison Eckel says it’ll be a festive atmosphere where people can knock a few items off their holiday shopping lists and have a little fun, too.

GRAND JURY ON CHILD ENDANGERING/ABUSE CHARGES. 46-YEAR-OLD GINA LAPLACA WAS ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN MARCH. HER TODDLER WAS IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH DUI EARLIER THIS YEAR. HER BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WAS FOUR TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT. LAPLACA HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED WITH ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD (SECOND DEGREE) AND CHILD ABUSE (FOURTH DEGREE). SHE IS SCHEDULED TO BE ARRAIGNED ON DECEMBER 8 IN SUPERIOR COURT IN MOUNT HOLLY. LAPLACA IS STILL THE MAYOR OF THE TOWNSHIP. *** FOR WEEKS PROTESTORS FROM NO ICE PHILLY HAVE BEEN CALLING ON SHERIFF ROCHELLE BILAL TO DO MORE TO STOP ICE ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE COURTHOUSE … BUT DURING ANOTHER RALLY OUTSIDE THE CJC TODAY (THURSDAY), THE SHERIFF’S SUPPORTERS POINTED THEIR FINGERS AT THE JUDGES … KYW Newsradio's MATT COUGHLIN REPORTS: *** PHILLY RENTERS WHO WERE FURLOUGHED DURING THE RECENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ARE BEING URGED TO ACT FAST IN APPLYING FOR A NEW RELIEF PROGRAM. KYW Newsradio's COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORTER RACQUEL WILLIAMS HAS MORE… *** YOU CAN NOW GET COVID AND FLU VACCINES FOR FREE AT PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CLINICS AHEAD OF HOLIDAY GATHERINGS. HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY YOU SHOULD NOT WAIT BECAUSE PROTECTION TAKES TIME TO BUILD, AS WE HEAR FROM KYW’S CONNER BARKON…

The largest union representing SEPTA workers says they're on the verge of a possible strike. ... The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted today (Friday) to change the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccines for infants. ... A Philadelphia doctor who has been charged with rape faces additional allegations from a second woman. ... Former US Senator and convicted felon Bob Menendez is now officially barred from ever holding office or a position of public trust in New Jersey. ... Philadelphia has a slightly better idea of what countries it will be hosting for the 2026 World Cup this summer, after the FIFA draw in Washington, DC this afternoon.

Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the Fairhill neighborhood this morning. A man was killed when an argument between two families escalated. ... A small two-seater smart car crashed into a Philadelphia police SUV in Hunting Park. ... SEPTA is getting 10 train cars from Maryland today. ... The Villanova University football team takes to the road for the second round of the FCS playoffs, tomorrow afternoon the wildcats will visit undefeated Lehigh.

THE BURLINGTON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE SAYS THE MAYOR OF LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP HAS BEEN INDICTED BY A GRAND JURY ON CHILD ENDANGERING/ABUSE CHARGES 46-YEAR-OLD GINA LAPLACA WAS ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN MARCH. HER TODDLER WAS IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH DUI EARLIER THIS YEAR. HER BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WAS FOUR TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT. LAPLACA HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED WITH ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD (SECOND DEGREE) AND CHILD ABUSE (FOURTH DEGREE). SHE IS SCHEDULED TO BE ARRAIGNED ON DECEMBER 8 IN SUPERIOR COURT IN MOUNT HOLLY. LAPLACA IS STILL THE MAYOR OF THE TOWNSHIP. *** FOR WEEKS PROTESTORS FROM NO ICE PHILLY HAVE BEEN CALLING ON SHERIFF ROCHELLE BILAL TO DO MORE TO STOP ICE ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE COURTHOUSE … BUT DURING ANOTHER RALLY OUTSIDE THE CJC TODAY (THURSDAY), THE SHERIFF’S SUPPORTERS POINTED THEIR FINGERS AT THE JUDGES … KYW Newsradio's MATT COUGHLIN REPORTS: *** PHILLY RENTERS WHO WERE FURLOUGHED DURING THE RECENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ARE BEING URGED TO ACT FAST IN APPLYING FOR A NEW RELIEF PROGRAM. KYW Newsradio's COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORTER RACQUEL WILLIAMS HAS MORE… *** YOU CAN NOW GET COVID AND FLU VACCINES FOR FREE AT PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CLINICS AHEAD OF HOLIDAY GATHERINGS. HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY YOU SHOULD NOT WAIT BECAUSE PROTECTION TAKES TIME TO BUILD, AS WE HEAR FROM KYW Newsradio's CONNER BARKON…

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, Dec. 4 (Evening Edition): A Bucks County mother will spend time behind bars for neglecting her premature twins. ******* The Philadelphia Department of Public Health launched a campaign on Thursday, offering free flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations at health centers across the city. ******* Tensions were high outside the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia on Thursday as protestors from No ICE Philly called on the sheriff to do more to stop ICE from arresting people in and around the courthouse. ******* Philadelphia City Council has to redo the ordinance it passed in June that authorized bonds to pay for the mayor’s affordable housing project, delaying the project by several months. ******* New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill today that would eliminate a required test to graduate high school.