As a University of Penn alumnus, Pennsylvania state Rep. Rick Krajewski said he was inspired by what he saw Thursday night as Penn students and activists set up an encampment in the heart of campus, following a movement of students at schools across the country to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson was there. (Phot…

Millions of women are the victims of violence every year. This includes random attacks out in public, but also violence instigated by someone a woman knows or even an intimate partner. Barbara Jordan is a personal safety expert and the founder of the organization Always BEV. We spoke with Jordan about her organization and the tragedy that led to it…

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection to a stabbing at the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City. (Photo credit: NBC10)โดย Audacy

Philadelphia sports is about family, and that couldn't be more true for father and daughter Ben and Paulina Lipman. Take a listen to this edition of KYW's Sports Fan of the Week to hear their story. (Photo credit: Paulina Lipman)โดย Audacy

In an email sent out by Abington Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fecher, five students were involved in both fights and one student sustained injuries that required medical attention. Abington police were called to the school and the lockdown lasted until both altercations were under control. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

Children from two Philly day care centers made colorful owl and flower love tags Friday to place on the newly planted trees along 60th Street. KYW's John McDevitt was there. (Photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)โดย Audacy

Students at Community College of Philadelphia interjected themselves into faculty contract negotiations Friday, causing administration to leave the session. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. (Photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)โดย Audacy

The hammer-wielding man who was shot by police officers after allegedly breaking into a woman’s Mount Airy apartment and threatening people with a hammer is now facing charges. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the update. (Photo credit: Getty Images)โดย Audacy

Some North Penn School District parents say they’ve met with the superintendent and learned more about the events leading up to last week’s brutal lunchroom attack. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon has more from Montgomery County.โดย Audacy

Two people were shot and killed inside a home in East Marlborough Township, Chester County yesterday. It happened around 6:15 last night on Wiltshire Drive near Oak Tree Road. Pennsylvania State Police say they found the suspected shooter, a 76-year-old man, inside the garage and took him into custody. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

The Sixers Kelly Oubre Jr. says it's time for him to let someone else handle the wheel. Police sources confirmed that Oubre was in a car accident early Tuesday morning in Center City, hours after the Sixers' heartbreaking Game 2 loss to the Knicks Monday night. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)โดย Audacy

Joel Embiid revealed he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis. KYW Newsradio's medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough explains the condition. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)โดย Audacy

Nearly 700 cities around the globe, including Philadelphia, are participating in the ninth annual City Nature Challenge, a four-day event that encourages people to document biodiversity and connect with nature. Then, scientists use those records to make informed decisions about conservation. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt has more. (Photo credit: Ge…

There was a parting shot at City Council Thursday night from one of the Philly school board’s outgoing members. More from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.โดย Audacy

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in former union boss John Dougherty's conspiracy and extortion trial. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the jury told the judge they were hopelessly deadlocked after deliberating for more than 10 hours. Dougherty and his nephew were on trial for allegedly threatening a contractor. Dougherty's attorneys argued…

A consistent diet of foods high in trans fats and sugar can lead to physical health issues like heart disease and cancer, but what is the impact on our overall mental health? KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more.โดย Audacy

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Pennsylvania marched through Center City Thursday evening and set up an encampment right in the heart of campus, following a movement of students at schools across the country to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.…

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off their first win in their series against the New York Knicks, a close game where they pulled and stayed ahead in the third quarter. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti spoke to fans at the game.โดย Audacy

Want to get your steps in? There are some airports in the U.S. where getting to your gate or switching terminals will give you the longest walks. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)โดย Audacy

Joel Embiid had a playoff performance to remember -- and he did it while battling Bell's palsy. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)โดย Audacy

The "30 Rock" actor, whose anti-bullying speech at a central Pennsylvania middle school was canceled because he is gay, will be allowed to speak after all. The Cumberland Valley School District Board voted 5-4 to allow Maulik Pancholy to speak at an assembly at Mountain View Middle School on May 22. Two weeks ago, the board canceled his talk after …

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Ryan Pownall, who lost his job as a Philadelphia cop when he fatally shot a man twice in the back in 2017, will return to the police force. Pownall won his arbitration with the city on Thursday, about a year and a half after a judge dismissed charges against him, finding the grand jury report "flawed." District Attorn…

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Raniesha Resto, a 14-year-old female last seen on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at approximately 4:58 pm. Resto is from the 3400 block of Jasper Street. Resto is believed to have been in the area of K and Venango Streets at the time of her disappearance. She was talking…

The 76ers look to exact some revenge on those New York Knicks on their home court, trailing 2-0 in the best of seven Eastern Conference playoffs. Now it's time to claw their way back in Game 3, and KYW's Nina Baratti is at Wells Fargo Center, where fans certainly hope for a rebound. 📸: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsradio…

The 76ers are getting ready for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series with the New York Knicks, starting at 7:30 p.m. in South Philly. The Sixers have their work cut out for them in this best of seven. They're in 0-2 hole after a couple of frustrating losses up in New York. 📸: Bill Streicher/USA Today Sports…

It's an outdoor dance festival on pointe. Ballet X is bringing together Philly’s dance community for a two-day celebration of dance this weekend at the Mann Center. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports.โดย Audacy

Philadelphia City Council approved eight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s school board nominees, but Council leaders said they would not consider the ninth nominee. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the mayor is not backing down either. 📸: Philadelphia Board of Educationโดย Audacy

An 18-year-old has been charged in a fatal crash that killed a Montgomery County woman a few months ago. Here’s KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson.โดย Audacy

New Jersey school officials are pleading for state lawmakers to fix what they say is a broken school funding system. More from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo: TW Farlow/Getty Images)โดย Audacy

SEPTA ceremonially “retired” the last all-diesel bus in its fleet, as the transit agency converts to greener options. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.โดย Audacy

New details about yesterday's fiery crash on U.S. Route 322 in Boothwyn, Delaware County. Officials release the identities of those in the car, including three adults and a pregnant teen, who were killed in the accident, which shut down the busy highway for hours during the afternoon rush. More from KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt. 📸: NBC10 Philadelp…

Arrests were made this morning as students at Princeton University set up an encampment in a campus courtyard to protest the war in Gaza, the student newspaper The Princetonian reports. Administrators at Princeton University warned students not to build encampments, like students at Columbia and other elite universities have done. A letter from sch…

A group of Swarthmore College students is camping out in the middle of campus as part of a pro-Palestinian protest, the same demonstration as swaths of other student groups that have taken over Columbia, Yale and schools across the country. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.โดย Audacy

Police identified the pedestrian who was hit by a car and killed by Penn’s campus Wednesday morning. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti has the latest from investigators.โดย Audacy

A man wanted out of Harrisburg for a shooting was taken into custody in our region. U.S. marshals arrested 47-year-old Shawn Jason near Philadelphia International Airport. Jason is accused of shooting three people after an argument, including a 4-year-old. He was also charged with armed robbery by the Abington Township Police Department from an inc…

A man was killed and two others -- including a teenager -- were hurt in a triple shooting in Kensington. Police say it happened a little after 5 p.m. Wednesday, not far from Kensington Avenue. They say three people, ages 22, 34 and 16, were all shot and taken to the hospital. The 22-year-old man was pronounced dead. The other two are expected to re…

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. (Photo by Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty Images)โดย Audacy

Multiple people were killed when a car being chased by Pennsylvania State Police crashed in Delaware County. It happened near Route 322 and Chichester Avenue in Boothwyn around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers have not confirmed what prompted the chase, but authorities on police radio said they were in pursuit of a red Ford Taurus with tinted windows …

A group of students at Swarthmore College are camping out in the middle of campus as part of a pro-Palestinian protest like the ones that have taken over Columbia, Yale and other schools around the country. The students are demanding that Swarthmore cut any financial ties with Israel and divest from businesses aiding in the war between Israel and H…

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation is trying to keep the dream of home ownership within reach of Philadelphia’s working class through a program for first-time buyers. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)โดย Audacy

A sobering new report on the air that we breathe: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the U.S. saw a record number of days between 2020 and 2022 with very unhealthy or hazardous air. That's according to a new report from the American Lung Association. It also found that climate change, which is fueling wildfires…

Are airlines weighing your bags correctly? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has a tip to avoid hefty fees. (Photo credit: Getty Images)โดย Audacy

The Biden administration issued a new rule requiring airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled flights and disclosing baggage and cancellation fees. The Department of Transportation says this is part of a broad attack on "junk fees." CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)…

It's a busy night for Philadelphia sports. The Sixers host the Knicks for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, badly needing a win after falling behind 2-0. Tonight is also the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. As of now, the Eagles have the 22nd pick. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram breaks it all down. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)…

For the second time in a matter of weeks, Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center are off the job and on the picket line. They’re striking ahead of tonight’s Sixers home playoff game. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the story from South Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Kristianna Brown/Unite Here)โดย Audacy

The COVID-19 pandemic helped put vaccines at the forefront of many people’s minds, and vaccination became a topic of interest and debate in politics and social media. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough takes a look at where things stand now.โดย Audacy

A wildfire is burning in Wharton State Forest at the border of Camden and Burlington counties. New Jersey forest fire officials say so far, it’s covering 300 acres and is 40% contained in Waterford and Shamong Townships. Jackson Road is closed near Atsion Road. Crews are doing controlled burns in strategic locations to prevent the fire from spreadi…

A North Jersey congressman, Donald Payne Jr, has died after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Governor Phil Murphy and his wife Tammy issued a statement expressing sadness over the passing of their friend. Payne represented the 10th legislative district covering Newark and surrounding areas in Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. Payne was …

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The legislation also includes a provision that gives TikTok's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn’t, TikTok will be banned. KYW’s John McD…