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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (evening edition) 5 people were hurt when police say a driver deliberately crashed his vehicle into the Philadelphia Police Department's 2nd District building in Northeast Philadelphia. ... The School District of Philadelphia’s leadership team was commanded to appear before City Council Tuesday, after intense opposition developed to both a rideshare tax to fund the schools and a separate plan to close underused school buildings. ... SEPTA says crime on the system continues to trend downward. ... Charges are filed against a Trenton detective after he’s alleged to have pepper-sprayed a man and then made false statements on a criminal complaint. ... Republicans in the Pennsylvania Senate are once again pushing for legislation that would prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams at public schools and colleges.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (midday edition): Several City Council members, state lawmakers and other school advocates are calling on the Philadelphia Board of Education to delay its vote on the district’s plan to close 17 schools, saying the matter is being rushed. ... A man accused of creating child sexual abuse materials is in custody in Northampton County after authorities found him hiding in a child’s bed. ... Uber is taking its fight against Mayor Parker's proposed rideshare tax right to your phone.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (morning edition): The Flyers took both games against the Penguins after a dominant 3-0 Game 2 victory. ... Some human skeletal remains were found in the woods near the intersection of Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue in Philly's Chestnut Hill neighborhood. ... The school district's controversial facilities plan has one fewer school on the closure list. The plan is up for a vote at this Thursday's school board meeting. ... A Philadelphia beer company has acquired a craft beer brand of a shuttered San Francisco brewery, bringing some popular brews back to the marketplace.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Monday, April 20 (Evening Edition): One more Philly school is coming off the closure list, and now we know when the Board of Education will take up the district's sweeping facilities plan. ... A heads up for drivers. There’s roadwork all over the place, and officials in Camden County ask for patience as crews tackle multiple projects at once. ... The Bucks County DA’s office has filed a lawsuit on behalf of six residents of a Dublin Township apartment building, pointing to Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Laws. ... The long-awaited restored golf complex in Cobbs Creek is now open to the community.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, April 20, 2026 (midday edition): The warning period is now over, and drivers who speed through five school zones in Philadelphia will have to pay up starting today. ... Students with disabilities and minority children are being disproportionately excluded from Pennsylvania's preschools, according to a new report. ... Volunteers spent part of their weekend cleaning up Mount Moriah Cemetery, which was the target of dozens of grave robberies. ... Folks at the Rail Park in Callowhill were treated to free jazz music.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April 20, 2026 (Morning Edition): Nursing students have the incredible opportunity to participate in real-world training through a new partnership with Cooper's Cape Regional Hospital. KYW'S Mike Dougherty reports on how this program will reduce employee burnout after the first year of graduation for eager students. ... The annual Str-EAT Food Festival took to the streets this weekend at the historic Main Street, Manayunk. The street was taken over by more than 80 vendors on a rainy Sunday. KYW'S Shara Dae Howard reports how high winds and passing showers didn’t put a damper on the fun at all. ... Delaware traffic has just gotten easier to navigate with the opening of a new bridge relieving congestion of one of the worst bottlenecks in the state, carrying northbound Route 1 traffic over Route 16 in Milton. KYW's Conor Barkon reports how you should expect a smoother and faster final stretch for beachgoers. ... No tickets and no seating Rail Park hosted a Philly Jazz Month event. Philly residents appreciated the ambiance of the music set against the park greenery and the city skyline. KYW's Vik Raghupathi hits the park and talks with the jazz band at the event and why their music brings people together.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (evening edition) Historic Main Street in Manayunk was taken over by more than 80 local vendors and food trucks for their annual Str-EAT Food festival. ... Nursing students at Stockton University now have the opportunity to get real world training through a new partnership with Cooper’s Cape Regional Hospital. ... A congested traffic light that caused headaches for drivers near the Delaware beaches is gone just in time for summer traffic.

The Flyers started the first round of Stanley Cup playoffs on Saturday, their first time in six years. ... There’s a new partnership between Stockton University and Cooper Hospital to strengthen the nursing workforce down the shore. ... A congested traffic light that caused headaches for drivers near the Delaware beaches is gone just in time for summer traffic.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, April. 18 2026 (evening edition): Saturday is Record Store Day, and Philadelphia's music scene is celebrating the semi-annual event. ****** Philly is winding down jazz month with a multi-venue jazz festival in Germantown. ****** Some big names are in Philadelphia Saturday for a series of live speeches at the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts. ****** A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Kensington on Saturday.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, April 18, 2026, (Morning Edition): For the first time in six years, the Flyers are back in the playoffs. They’re taking on the hated Pittsburgh Penguins, with Game 1 in the Steel City tonight. ****** New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited Camden Friday morning to announce $49 million in funding to expand care for newborn babies and their mothers. ****** Today is Record Store Day, and Philadelphia’s music scene is celebrating the semi-annual event.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill visited Camden this morning to announce $49-million in funding to expand care for newborn babies and their mothers. Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. Meanwhile, as Black Maternal Health week wraps up advocates continue to push for equal treatment of all mothers for better maternal health outcomes. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. No charges have been filed so far, as police continue to investigate Friday morning's violent multi-car collision in West Philadelphia that killed a man and a dog. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports on this. The Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from cemeteries in Philadelphia and Delaware County is facing additional charges. Jonathan Gerlach was in court today in Delaware County, where he waived his preliminary hearing. KYW’s Sunny Morgan reports on this.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April 17, 2026 (midday edition): SEPTA bus riders are getting a chance to sound off on big changes to bus routes that start this fall. ... The excitement is building for the oldest track and field competitions in the United States. The 130th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in University City is a week away. ... Philadelphia is trying to make sure the celebrations of America’s 250th birthday are spread out across the whole city.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, April. 17 2026 (morning edition): Philadelphia wants to bring the celebration of America’s 250th birthday to neighborhoods across the city, and the government is doing so with a slate of nearly two dozen events through the end of 2026. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi went to the launch of the “Ring It On!” initiative in South Philly. ... It looks like there will be no rate hike for PECO customers. The utility is dropping its request after opposition from the governor, legislators and the electrical workers union. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin has more. ... Some Philly schools are making an early switch to air conditioning, during this week's hot weather. Philadelphia School District spokeswoman Monique Braxton says the conversion from heat to A-C usually happens May 1, but building engineers have already started the transition this week. ... Earlier this week, we told you about Schwarber the Pitbull who was scheduled to be euthanized today at Philly's only open intake animal shelter because of overcrowding. Well he's been adopted! With more here's KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, April 16, 2026 (evening edition) It looks like there will be no rate hike for PECO customers. The utility is dropping its request after opposition from the governor, legislators and the electrical workers union. ... A 48-year-old Montgomery County man is charged with possession of child-sexual abuse material. ... A cruise ship has set sail out of the port of Philadelphia for the first time in 15 years. ... SEPTA bus riders are getting a chance to sound off on big changes to bus routes that start this fall. ... We reported on a 4-year-old pit bull scheduled to be put down because of overcrowding at the ACCT Philly open-intake animal shelter. But in the nick of time, he's been adopted...by a KYW listener!

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (midday edition): A cruise ship will be setting sail out of the Port of Philadelphia for the first time in 15 years later. ... Mayor Parker is firing back at rideshare companies for opposing her dollar-a-ride tax to raise money for schools. .. The Sixers are the seven-seed in the Eastern Conference of the NBA playoffs after fending off the Orlando Magic at home in the NBA Play-In tournament.

Mayor Cherelle Parker makes a key endorsement in the competitive democratic primary to replace Dwight Evans in congress, throwing her support behind state Senator Sharif Street. KYW’s Nigel Thompson was there at City Hall for the announcement. Governor Josh Shapiro has signed three executive orders aimed and modernizing and expanding protections and services for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania. KYW suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports on this. New Jersey residents don’t care where their energy comes from, they just want lower bills, according to a new poll. We have KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. Philadelphia's open intake animal shelter is hoping someone would take a swing at adopting a dog named Schwarber on the time stamp list for euthanasia. With more here's KYW's John McDevitt.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (evening edition) Mayor Cherelle Parker isn’t apologizing for her proposal to tax Uber and Lyft rides to raise money for schools. ... We are hearing for the first time from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a week after the deadly parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry. ... Mayor Parker met with business leaders Wednesday to discuss progress to the Lower South District along the Delaware River which she says will bring tens of thousands of jobs to Philaport, the Bellwether District, and Navy Yard when complete. ... Police in Atlantic City say three people have been arrested and charged after a fight and stabbing at the Showboat Resort earlier this month. ... A big change is coming to Philly’s Pride festivities this summer.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (midday edition): A man is dead and another is wounded after dozens of shots were fired in North Philadelphia. ... Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with two strong-arm robbery incidents in Center City. ... Pennsylvania is a target location for data centers. A pair of bills aimed at making sure local interests are protected is on its way to the state Senate after passing the House with bipartisan support. ... Today is Tax Day. If you haven't filed yet, experts say waiting could cost you.

The company that purchased the Crozer-Chester Medical Center campus in Delaware county told residents last night that primary care at the facility could resume in the next nine months. ... Authorities in Atlantic County released more information about a shooting Monday at a nursing facility. Investigators say a man shot and killed his estranged wife and then turned the gun on himself. ... Philly’s top cop was in the city council budget hot seat yesterday... peppered with questions about how the police department is operating — and what it needs for the year to come. ... As the war with Iran continues, a northeast Philadelphia congressman is proposing suspending the federal gas tax when prices rise above $4-dollars a gallon.

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (evening edition): Neighbors in the Grays Ferry community are breathing a sigh of relief after a week without their only supermarket. ... Safety improvements are in the works along busy McDade Boulevard in Delaware County, a road known for dangerous crossings and intersections. ... July 2 will be a day of celebration on Independence Mall as the Historic Philadelphia District announces plans to celebrate Philadelphia 250. ... "Leonardo DiCatprio," a Eurasian lynx, has moved into the Cape May County Zoo after being found wandering the streets of Long Island, New York a few years ago.