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The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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Episodes
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some tips on screening and early detection
10/3/2025
This October marks 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams reached out to the American Cancer Society to talk about advancements in treatment and screening basics. (photo credit: Getty Images)
Duration:00:01:05
33rd annual Billy Lake Memorial ALS Basketball Marathon gets underway Saturday
10/3/2025
On Saturday, some of the best local boys and girls high school basketball teams will be on display at Bonner-Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill for the 33rd Annual Billy Lake Memorial ALS Basketball Marathon. KYW's Matt Leon has more. (photo credit: Getty Images)
Duration:00:01:09
This Montco resident helped police catch a suspect in an attempted armored car robbery
10/3/2025
It was an extraordinary day for a Lower Merion woman who helped police track down one of the men in custody in connection with the police chase through Philadelphia and Montgomery County with a 911 call. KYW’s Pat Loeb has the story. (photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)
Duration:00:01:14
Philly elementary school students use real city voting machines to cast ballots
10/3/2025
After watching candidates' campaign videos, 400 Holme Elementary School students in grades 5 through 8 made their picks for student body president, vice president and other offices, the same way adults do. KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo was there for the big moment. (photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW)
Duration:00:01:10
3 arrested in connection with attempted armored truck robbery at City Avenue Target
10/3/2025
An investigation into a series of armored car robberies led to the arrest of three people on Friday afternoon in the Philadelphia area. As KYW crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, the incident prompted a massive search, as well as lockdowns across Lower Merion Township schools. (photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW)
Duration:00:01:17
Philly nonprofit releases family-centered voter guide ahead of judicial elections
10/3/2025
A Philadelphia nonprofit that advocates for children is trying to boost turnout for next month’s judicial elections. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (photo credit: Getty Images)
Duration:00:01:15
Purple House Project PA to host 8th annual awareness walk and resource fair
10/3/2025
A Delaware County nonprofit is expanding its wings and inviting the community to join in the celebration. KYW’s Justin Udo has the story. (image courtesy of the Purple House Project, Pa.)
Duration:00:01:08
Woman charged with stealing $10K worth of luxury sunglasses from Marlton store, police say
10/3/2025
A Delaware woman was arrested and charged with stealing nearly two dozen pairs of luxury sunglasses from a store in Marlton, New Jersey, earlier this week. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the story.
Duration:00:00:51
Shelter-in-place alert issued in Bala Cynwyd as police search for 3 armed suspects
10/3/2025
A shelter-in-place alert has been issued in a section of Bala Cynwyd as police search for three armed suspects. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has the latest at the breaking news desk.
Duration:00:01:45
Epidemiologist: Vilifying Tylenol could have real-world consequences for pregnant women and their babies
10/3/2025
Democrats in the Pennsylvania House held a hearing to highlight what they call dangerous misinformation from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration regarding Tylenol and pregnancy. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (photo credit: Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee)
Duration:00:01:18
Merrill Reese's 3 keys to the Eagles defeating the Broncos
10/3/2025
It's a Football Friday in the Delaware Valley! On Sunday, the 5-0 Eagles host the 2-2 Denver Broncos. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his keys to an Eagles win.
Duration:00:01:34
Government shutdown does not change IRS late-filing tax deadline
10/3/2025
The deadline for taxpayers who asked for more time to file their 2024 federal income taxes is Oct. 15. The government shutdown has no effect on that date, and the IRS is still expecting those returns by Oct. 15. The agency says it will have enough staff to accept the filings. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
Duration:00:01:03
Trump asks Penn, 8 other colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money
10/3/2025
The White House is asking the University of Pennsylvania and eight other major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
Duration:00:01:03
Woman struck, killed by ambulance in Kensington
10/3/2025
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed by an ambulance in Kensington. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)
Duration:00:01:11
Medical Report: Mental health issues on the rise
10/3/2025
Mental health issues in the United States are on the rise. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
Duration:00:00:53
Philly police want your feedback on public safety priorities
10/2/2025
Philadelphians are asked to take a comprehensive survey to share their biggest safety concerns with the police department. Officials say they will also update the public on the plan's progress online, as well as announce new initiatives and programs. Mayor Cherelle Parker says this is just one step in the overall effort to make the city safer. Residents can participate online at https://www.phillypolice.com/strategicplan/ (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW)
Duration:00:01:00
NJ man arrested for trying to lure school kids to his car
10/2/2025
Investigators say 33-year-old Rogelio Vega was acting in a lewd manner near Veterans 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. (photo credit: Getty Images)
Duration:00:00:21
What’s open and closed in Philly during the government shutdown?
10/2/2025
Independence Hall is shut down. Carpenter’s Hall is closed. And visitors tried to get pictures of the Liberty Bell through a smudgy window on Thursday. KYW's Matt Coughlin spoke with some disappointed tourists on Thursday, the second day of the shutdown. (photo credit: TAKAYUKI UEDA/Getty Images
Duration:00:01:18
NJ Senate president proposes update to e-bike safety laws following recent tragedies
10/2/2025
A top lawmaker in New Jersey says it’s time to finally update e-bike safety laws, after several recent, tragic, fatal accidents in the state. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more. (photo credit: Sandu Herta/Getty Images)
Duration:00:01:15
Historic Tindley Temple to kick off fall with a harvest festival
10/2/2025
The Marian Anderson Museum is partnering with one of Philly’s most historic churches for a fall festival on Oct. 4. KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports the festival is a community fundraiser for a restoration project in the works. (photo credit: Kirk Fisher/Getty Images)
Duration:00:01:16