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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 (midday edition): A police shootout in Camden leaves both a police officer and suspect injured. ... The votes are in and Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has been elected as the next governor of New Jersey. ... Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner won a third term handily in a second matchup of the year with retired Judge Pat Dugan, who ran as a Democrat in the primary but flipped to Republican for another go. ... The TSA is temporarily closing two security checkpoints at Philly International. ... PennDOT has reopened a section of North Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia after nine months of sinkhole repairs.

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill says it's the honor of her life to become New Jersey's 57th governor. She's the North Jersey congresswoman and former navy helicopter pilot, who promises to push back against President Trump. She defeats businessman and former state assembly Jack Ciattarelli, who embraced the president. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo is at Sherrill's campaign headquarters as she claims victory. ### Supporters of New Jersey Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli expressed deep disappointment that Mikie Sherrill will be the next governor saying Ciattarelli's loss will be felt in the coming years and that Sherrill is not the person to lead the state. ### Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner won a third term handily in a second matchup of the year with retired judge Pat Dugan, who ran as a Democrat in the primary, but flipped to Republican for another go. We're expecting to hear from Krasner on his victory today. He did not talk last night, though he posted on social media, "We did it! Thank you Philly! Let's get to work." KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson was at Dugan's election headquarters in Northeast Philly when he conceded. ### Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judges retained their seats, despite an unprecedented campaign to oust them. KYW Newsradio's City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 (evening edition) US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pointing the finger at SEPTA's management for their safety problems. In addition to the ongoing inspection of regional rail cars, federal leaders are now asking the transit agency to check their trolley cars. ... Philly police are looking for a man accused of shooting a 7-year-old girl last week as she was riding in the car with her mom. ... Days after a massive fire tore through a South Jersey apartment building, officials say one woman has died from her injuries. ... A key race here in Philadelphia is for District Attorney -- Incumbent Democrat Larry Krasner against former judge Pat Dugan, who lost to Krasner in the primary. Dugan is now running as a Republican. ... Voters in Delaware county are out hitting the polls and making sure their voices are heard.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 (midday edition): New Jersey officials say police responded this morning to emailed threats at several polling places, mainly in North Jersey. Officials say the threats are not credible and they emphasize that it is safe to vote. ... The battle for Bucks County district attorney is getting some of the most attention out of all the races in the suburbs. ... Philadelphia voters today will choose the district attorney, city controller and a slate of Common Pleas and Municipal Court judges.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Tuesday, November 4 (Morning Edition): Election day 2025-- There's several big races in the Delaware Valley today. Philadelphia voters today will choose the District Attorney, City Controller and a slate of Common Pleas and Municipal Court judges. ... New Jersey voters will select a new Governor today to replace term-limited democrat Phil Murphy. ... The Trump administration says it will partially fund snap after a pair of judges’ rulings required payments from the food aid program to continue. ... The Morrisville school district in bucks county warns its public schools could close at the end of January if it does not receive funding. In a letter to parents today, superintendent Dr. Andrew Doster says in part the district has done everything it could to stretch their resources. This comes as US and Pennsylvania legislators remain at an impasse on federal and state funding bills. The letter says a potential closure would include all in-person and virtual learning, transportation, and athletics, among other services. Delaware county's William Penn school district gave a similar warning last week. Both school systems say more than half of their operating budget is funded by the state.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 (evening edition) PECO and PGW have stopped shut-offs for low-income residential customers until the federal government reopens. ... A man was killed and a teen boy hurt in a pair of separate shootings across Philadelphia Monday morning. ... The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has now withdrawn all charges against all three suspects in an alleged retail theft gang known as the "Diaper Crew." ... District attorneys from Philadelphia’s collar counties join Pennsylvania’s attorney general to announce the results of a sting targeting illegal drugs from Philadelphia that are shipped out to dealers in the suburbs. ... Look for more red-painted bus-only lanes in Center City and South Philly in the coming weeks.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 (midday edition) The three teens who were killed in a crash in Bucks County Halloween night are being remembered. As KYWs Tim Jimenez reports two of the victims went to Neshaminy High School where resources are available for students today. ... Day 34 of the government shutdown, just one day shy of tying the record for the longest in history. ... One day away from Election Day. Voters in New Jersey will decide the next governor: Democrat Mikie Sherrill or Republican Jack Ciattarelli. ... Drivers will be seeing red in Center City and South Philly. Bus-only lanes will be painted red.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Monday, November 3 (Morning Edition): Pennsylvania voters tomorrow will decide whether to retain three of the state's Supreme Court justices. A lot of money from both conservative and liberal groups has been spent on this usually-low-profile race, and others: Several suburban school boards have been targeted too. ... A new Triple-A study shows while drivers are aware of "slow down, move over" laws, there's confusion about what they mean. ... The family of a middle school student who was attacked with a travel mug last spring is suing the North Penn School District. ... A father and son are recovering after they were caught in a crossfire in the city's Holmesberg section Sunday evening. Investigators say a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son were talking with friends on the 4700 block of Vista Street around 6:30pm when two groups of people got into a confrontation nearby. Members of both groups pulled out weapons and opened fired at each other, police say. Both father and son were struck by stray bullets -- both were shot in the stomach and the father was also shot in the arm. They were taken to nearby hospitals and are listed in stable condition. Authorities don't believe anyone in either groups that fired at each other were hurt. Anyone with information is urged to call police.

Hundreds gathered at Rittenhouse Square Park this afternoon to honor the life and legacy of legendary Philadelphia disk jockey, WMMR's Pierre Robert. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard was there for the tribute. ### A 14-year-old boy was shot on a Broad Street Line platform on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia Saturday night. Police say this happened at 8:30 at the Cecil B. Moore station on the southbound platform. The boy was shot twice in the hip and rushed to the hospital, where he's expected to recover. Police say they took three people into custody a few blocks away, one of them is the suspected shooter. ### A fire at a condominium complex in Montgomery County triggered two alarms and destroyed three homes. Several people have been displaced, they had to go out into the cold overnight during the frost advisory. This happened around 2:00am at the Heritage Park condominiums in Trappe, right off Main Street near Collegeville. Residents tell NBC10 neighbors were banging on people's doors in the middle of the night telling them to get out. The fire is now getting under control. Fire officials say no one was hurt. No word yet on what caused the fire. ### Mayor Parker has announced a plan for the nearly 500-thousand city residents who may go without SNAP benefits this month. She signed an executive order to launch the "One Philly SNAP Support Plan." City officials say the plan will deliver $14-million-dollars to food distribution efforts across the city. $7-million of the funds came from the Parker administration, $1-million from the state, and $6-million came from charities. Funds will be provided to small markets and corner stores to keep food available in every Philly neighborhood. Roughly 42-million Americans in total rely on SNAP benefits. Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP director at the Food Research and Action Center, says this suspension is affecting the most vulnerable Americans... Officials in Philly encourage residents to use their online Food and Meal Finder at phila-dot-gov-slash-food, to find free groceries and public benefits near them. ### Its two days to election day. And it's the last day of early voting in New Jersey. Saturday, former President Obama was in the Garden State rallying for democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill... Meanwhile, the Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli blamed democrats for the government shutdown but says it will end soon... KYW Newsradio special contributor Larry Kane in this Sunday Commentary has more on the big races in our area.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 (evening edition) Hundreds gathered at Rittenhouse Square Park Sunday to honor the life and legacy of legendary Philadelphia disk jockey, WMMR's Pierre Robert. ... A 14-year-old boy was shot on a Broad Street Line platform on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia last night. ... Mayor Parker has announced a plan for the nearly 500-thousand city residents who may go without SNAP benefits this month.

The federal food assistance program is facing delays and uncertainty. The Trump administration’s plans to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have been halted by federal judges. ... Three teenagers have died and one remains in critical condition after a car crash in Bucks County, ... A fire at a condominium complex in Montgomery County triggered two alarms and destroyed three homes. ... A 14-year-old boy has been shot on a Broad Street Line platform on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia. ... The Voorhees Town Center, long in need of new life, is set to undergo a major renovation. ... Halloween may be over, but you'll have another opportunity next weekend to buy some fun costumes and items for a good cause. The Bucks County Play House in New Hope is holding a Props and Frocks fundraiser.

Three teenagers are dead and one is critically injured after a car crash in Bucks County last night (Friday). KYW’s Sunny Morgan has the details. A man is dead after a hit and run in North Philadelphia early this morning. Philadelphia Police say it happened at 1 a.m. on Girard Avenue just a block off Broad Street... a black SUV was traveling eastbound when it made a U-turn into the westbound lane and hit a 60-year-old man standing in the middle of the street. Authorities say the SUV then fled westbound without stopping. The man was taken to the hospital, where he died just before 1:40, he's been identified as Kevin Williams. Police continue to investigate the incident. The clock starts again for SEPTA, which now has two more weeks to complete fire inspections on regional rail cars. KYW's Mike DeNardo as the details. A firefighter was hurt, four others injured, and more than 100 people are now displaced after an apartment fire in Gloucester Township, Camden County early this morning. Authorities say the FIRE call came in around 2:15 and police officers and firefighters responded to the Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex at 1501 Little Gloucester Road, and found heavy smoke coming from one of the complex buildings. Eight fire engines from across South Jersey responded to the scene , and more than 100 people were evacuated from the 40 apartment units in the complex. Five people were hurt, including a firefighter who sustained minor burns and is listed in stable condition. An evacuated resident is critical, and the three others in stable condition. All residents are now displaced. They're being helped by The Red Cross and Office of Emergency Management. The fire brought under control just before 6:20 this morning. The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. SNAP funding for approximately 42 million Americans ran out today, but a pair of federal judges ruled yesterday that the Trump Administration must tap into a contingency fund to continue making SNAP payments. However, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says keeping SNAP in business with emergency funds could present some obstacles.

With November's SNAP benefits not going out because of the federal government shutdown, New Jersey's governor has declared a State of Emergency, effective today. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty details New Jersey's efforts to make sure no one goes hungry... *** Despite the federal judges' ruling ordering the federal government to find ways to fund SNAP benefits, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says he believes the state needs to have a backstop in place... *** SEPTA has been given two more weeks to finish fire inspections on the agency's regional rail cars. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports... *** Philadelphia Police say they’ve arrested two people in connection with illegal car meet-ups in the city, including an infamous meetup last year known as "Project X." Police also warn against upcoming car meet-ups, including one planned for this weekend. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has the story. *** This month marks 40 years since the tragic death of All-Star Flyers goaltender Pelle (pel-lay) Lindbergh in a horrific car crash at the peak of his career. A new documentary that tells his story and the impact he left is set to open next weekend. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has a preview. .

Governor Josh Shapiro was at a food bank in Philadelphia today/Friday where he announced state action to support food assistance as the federal government gets ready to freeze November SNAP payments to nearly two million Pennsylvanians. KYW's John McDevitt reports … In New Jersey, about 800-thousand people rely on SNAP benefits. Elected officials and some business owners are trying to fill the gaps. Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. SEPTA is getting two more weeks to finish fire inspections on its regional rail cars. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports... To the Northeast, where someone stole a car with four kids inside -- and crashed it. Happened in Oxford Circle. Police say a woman parked the car outside a laundromat on Castor Avenue and left the engine running -- with the children inside. Cops say a teenager stole the car, crashed it about half a mile away and then ran off. Police are still looking for him. The children were not hurt. The youngest is just two months old. Hurricane Melissa is now moving away from Bermuda and heading towards Newfoundland. The category one hurricane is expected to bring flooding rain and gusty winds to the Canadian provine late tonight and into tomorrow. Melissa killed at least 28 people in the Caribbean -- 19 of them are in Jamaica. Seventy two percent of the island is still without power and many areas are still difficult to reach, because entire roads and bridges have been wiped out. A Philly basketball camp with ties to Jamaica is springing right into action to help with recovery efforts. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains…

Philadelphia City Council finally got the legislation needed for Mayor Parker’s HOME initiative, yesterday. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports, it’s only slightly different than what the mayor requested. The district attorneys from Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties are calling on the state legislature to take action on what they call “unregulated, unsafe, and illegal” THC products being sold over-the-counter in gas stations and vape shops across the state. KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. Hundreds of area families and supporters will walk together on Nov. 2 while raising funds for autism research. KYW Newsradio's Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 (evening edition): It hasn't had a permanent home for two and a half years, but now there's a deal in the works to return Philadelphia's intercity bus terminal to 10th and Filbert. ... The district attorneys from Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties are calling on the state legislature to take action on what they call “unregulated, unsafe, and illegal” THC products being sold over-the-counter in gas stations and vape shops across the state. ...... Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is urging Pennsylvanians to support their local food banks to help them get through the looming crisis of the SNAP food assistance cut-off. ... Rescue and recovery efforts are underway across parts of the Caribbean where Hurricane Melissa left a path of death and destruction. ... A proposed tax for ambulance services in Swarthmore, Delaware County, is being scrapped after its namesake college steps up and pays a $1 million tab.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 (midday edition): A father of three who left his life as a journalist in Haiti for a better life in the United States was killed while walking to work this week in East Mount Airy. ... State and city authorities say so far this year, they have taken 50 million doses of fentanyl off Pennsylvania streets, and they are continuing to fight the scourge of opioids. ... Hurricane Melissa is tearing through the Bahamas as a Category 2 storm. Emergency aid has begun to arrive in Jamaica. ... Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is urging Pennsylvanians to support their local food banks to help them get through the looming crisis of the SNAP food assistance cut-off.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, October 30 (Morning Edition): If you listened to Philadelphia radio any time over the last few decades, you know his voice. Harry Donahue, the morning anchor here at KYW Newsradio for 35 years, has died of cancer -- he was 77. .... Legendary Philadelphia rock and roll disc jockey, Pierre Robert, has died. .... The man accused of killing hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in a DUI accident last summer appeared in court for a miranda hearing. .... Election officials are reminding Pennsylvania voters that they’re running out of time to return their mail-in ballots and be assured the ballots will be received by the deadline of 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

SEPTA is asking for more time to finish fire inspections on its regional rail cars. ... Bucks County authorities say they’ve solved the 1962 rape and murder of a 9-year-old in a Bristol Borough church, calling it one of the worst cases our region, and the country have ever seen. ... A man in Bucks County is accused of extorting girls into sending him nude photos. ... With SNAP benefits being put on pause due to the government shutdown...a family restaurant in Montgomery County will be offering free meals to families facing food insecurity. ... Things are getting a little scary in the candy aisle for people looking to purchase Halloween treats.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 (midday edition): Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 25 states suing the Trump administration as 42 million Americans are set to lose food assistance benefits. The White House says SNAP payments will not be made on Saturday. ... As families face the possibility of losing their SNAP benefits on Saturday because of the government shutdown, an online resource hub is trying to fill the gap. ... Philadelphia’s new water commissioner has only been on the job for less than two weeks, but he is already being asked to account for longstanding problems in the department. ... A local animal shelter was on the receiving end of a major milestone.