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The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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Cassandra Jude received her Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies at The King’s University in Southlake, Texas. Subsequently, she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from UNT Dallas College of Law in Dallas, Texas. Before founding Jude Injury, Attorney Jude tried several criminal cases as an Assistant Public Defender with the Lee County Public Defender’s Office and worked for the biggest insurance defense firm in Florida. Additionally, prior to and during law school Attorney Jude worked in ...
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Formerly PCBRACE2019, 2020, 2022. Time to talk about the tough conversations- making the uncomfortable comfortable to reduce stigma and bring sensitive topics out in the open.
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The official podcast of Port St. Lucie Talks magazine, hosted by Dash Hernandez, a real estate agent in Florida. Discover the voices shaping Port St. Lucie as our podcast features interviews with community leaders, offering local news, inspiring stories, and insider tips. Tune in to stay connected with the heartbeat of Port St. Lucie.
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Today on the Lee School’s TV Podcast, Rob Spicker sits down with Jenn Robinson, Coordinator in the Superintendent’s Office, and Jeannine Joy, CEO of United Way, to explore the impact of Community Partnership Schools. Learn how these partnerships are creating new opportunities and resources for our community.…
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Families of gun violence victims gathered Friday evening to honor their loved ones at an art exhibit as part of the Souls Shot Portrait Project. It pairs a family with an artist who creates a likeness of their loved one for display.KYW's Sunny Morgan was there.(photo credit: Sunny Morgan)
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More than seven decades later, Erma Mulrine remembers a lot. The 93-year old Newark, DE resident was one of several thousand passengers who, in 1953, set sail across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to France aboard the SS United States. For the past 30 years, the historic luxury liner has docked at a South Philadelphia pier. Soon, it will be on th…
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Lots of news has come from SEPTA recently - from their CEO announcing her departure to the union authorizing a strike. But there’s good news for riders who have been frustrated by bus detours. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo gives an update on all things SEPTA and transportation.Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3…
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If you have a friend or family member on the opposite side of the political spectrum from you, how do you talk with them about the election? Should you bring it up at all? For some, the issues at stake feel very personal, and this can put a strain on relationships. KYW Newsradio’s Kristen Johanson spoke with a psychologist about how to navigate dif…
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Ninety miles south of Madison Square Garden, disparaging remarks towards Puerto Ricans made at a rally for former President Donald Trump touched a nerve. That’s because Philadelphia is home to the second-largest Puerto Rican population in the country. With Trump vying for Latino votes, not just in Pennsylvania but across the United States, KYW News…
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So many numbers, so much uncertainty about what to make of them. With Election Day almost upon us, and Pennsylvania poised to play a pivotal role in the presidential race, KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon discusses the latest polling data from within the commonwealth with Dr. John Kennedy, professor of political science at West Chester University. Listen …
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KYW Newsradio has learned that District Council 33 and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 are considering striking at the same time to turn up the heat in their respective contract talks. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.(photo provided to KYW)
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Mayor Cherelle Parker joined the Office of Safe Neighborhoods, part of the City of Philadelphia's Office of Public Safety, Friday to announce the launching of the Group Violence Intervention juvenile program. KYW Community Impact reporter Raquel Williams has more.(photo credit: Raquel Williams)
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Biden burnishes credentials as most pro-union president in history at Northeast Philly union hall
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President Joe Biden visited the Sprinkler Fitters in Northeast Philadelphia Friday to tout his pro-union policies, including the bail out of the United Food and Commercial Workers pension fund. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there.(Photo credit: TING SHEN/Getty Images)
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A federal judge has ordered the case involving Elon Musk and America PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes to return back to state court for a hearing at Philadelphia's City Hall. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday.With more, here's KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt.(Photo credit: Samuel Corum/Getty Images)…
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The drought in the region is actually helping produce high quality grapes. And as KYW's John McDevitt reports, that has New Jersey wine makers looking forward to the fruits of their labor.(Photo credit: Getty Images)
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The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is less than two years away, and New Jersey is already making plans for celebrating the monumental occasion. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)
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Ceremonial shovels went into the ground Friday morning in Northeast Philadelphia to mark the beginning of construction for a new Thomas Holme Elementary School. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.(photo credit: Mike DeNardo)
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Registered sex offender in Horsham accused of molesting 10-month-old, sharing video of assault
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A 24-year-old Montgomery County man who previously pleaded guilty to child pornography is now facing new charges of child sex assault. He is accused of molesting a 10-month-old and sharing a video of the crime. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office)…
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Three people talking on a street corner in Frankford were shot when at least one person came up and opened fire at them, according to Philadelphia police.It happened around 9:45 p.m. Thursday outside an apartment building at Arrott and Lieper streets.One man was killed. Chief Inspector Scott Small said it looked like the shooter or shooters were ai…
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Whenever you rent a car, you're always confronted with extra costs and surcharges. A new lawsuit claims these are junk fees. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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According to new research, at least 7% of Americans have home blood pressure cuffs that do not properly fit, which can lead to false readings. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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Swing states are being bombarded by constant negative ads, and they could be affecting your mood
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Living in a swing state has brought Pennsylvanians an outsized share of attention this campaign season. But it has a definite downside: all of the negative ads. The constant negativity may be affecting our psyches. KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb has more. (Photo by Alex Kent/Getty Images)
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We will get an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end.Many prefer the late sunsets of summer, but KYW's Conner Barkon spoke with a sleep expert who says Standard Time is easier on the body.(photo credit: Getty Images)
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Police are trying to find the suspect or suspects who broke into a home in Burlington County, New Jersey and shot and killed a mother and daughter.It happened around 4 a.m. Wednesday in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood of Willingboro.The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said police found the two women — 33-year-old Catherine Nunez and her mothe…
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A woman who was crossing the street was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Tacony early this morning. Police are looking for the driver. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live from the scene in Northeast Philly with the story.
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It's a Football Friday in Philadelphia. The 5-2 Eagles host the 2-6 Jaguars Sunday at 4:05 p.m. The Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese tells KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram his three keys to an Eagles win.
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Get your turntable ready. The holidays are right around the corner, and a third Eagles Christmas album is coming out at the end of November. Back in September, KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram spoke with album producers Connor Barwin and Charlie Hall about "A Philly Special Christmas Party."(photo credit: A Philly Special Christmas/Mixtape Media)…
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A Philadelphia man was charged by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday of homicide by vehicle for a fatal crash that happened back on the night of Sept. 18.KYW's Jim Melwert has the story.Image credit: Getty Images
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Elon Musk's million-dollar voter giveaway continues as a lawsuit to try and stop it is put on hold
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A lawsuit filed by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner attempting to shut down Elon Musk's million dollar voter sweepstakes is put on hold , as the case moves from state court to federal court. KYW's John McDevitt was in the city hall courtroom for the brief hearing this/Thursday morning. Image credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images…
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A statue of a naked Donald Trump, standing several stories tall, is causing a social media sensation and stopping traffic in Kensington. Voters have quite a lot to say about it, as well.KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the story.Image credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio
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As Pennsylvania prepares for Election Day, state officials focus on counting ballots, fighting disinformation
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Pennsylvania officials are preparing for Tuesday’s election and stressing efforts to count the ballots accurately and efficiently while combatting disinformation. KYW’s Matt Coughlin has an update from the secretary of the commonwealth.Image credit: Lynsey Addario/Getty Images
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Talking to kids about the election process can yield lifelong social, economic benefits, study finds
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The study from the Society for Research in Child Development shows that voting, volunteering and activism are all associated with higher educational attainment and income levels in adulthood. KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more. (photo credit: Getty Images)
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Philadelphia City Council members signal dissatisfaction with process behind proposed Center City arena
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Some preliminary, procedural legislation for a proposed arena in Center City ran into unexpected headwinds in City Council today. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: Philadelphia 76ers
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Walz champions Democratic economic policies in Bucks County; Vance promises 'Golden Age' for young voters in North Carolina
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Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, was in Bucks County on Thursday to make his case for the Democratic ticket at the Boilermakers Local 13 Labor Hall in Bristol Township.Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, spoke to a crowd of young voters in North Carolina. He discussed the differences between the Trump-Vance campaign and the Harris-Walz cam…
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South Jersey woman faces additional charges for allegedly lying about son receiving cancer treatments to delay theft trial
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A South Jersey woman, accused of stealing $175,000 from the senior living community where she worked as the lifestyle director, could be in even bigger trouble now. Authorities say she lied about her son receiving cancer treatments out of state to delay her court appearances on the theft charges. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the det…
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US Supreme Court backs Virginia purge of voter rolls amid legal challenge from Justice Department
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing Virginia to purge voter registrations.The state says it is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting. The Justice Department sued, arguing that striking the names from voter rolls would be a violation of federal election law, which prohibits this kind of move 90 day before a…
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Sanitation, water and housing workers in Philadelphia could soon walk off the job.The city's blue-collar union has authorized a strike.They have been working without a contract since July.The city offered a one-year extension.DC-33 countered with a four-year proposal. The union's boss, Greg Boulware, says the city's response was 'disrespectful.The …
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz made a stop in Bristol, Bucks County, to speak with supporters at a union hall.Vice President Kamala Harris is in Arizona and Nevada. She has a rally in Philadelphia scheduled for Monday, the eve of Election Day. NBC10 is reporting it will be at the front steps of the Art Museum.Harris is trying to mo…
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The No. 1 risk for children on Halloween is cars. Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other day. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more Halloween safety tips.
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The amount and type of calories we take in each day have the biggest impact on our overall weight. Exercise plays a major role as well, but what are some of the hidden causes of weight gain? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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A Philadelphia man is accused of threatening to shoot or blow up the Montgomery County Republican Committee Office in Blue Bell, Montgomery County.District Attorney Kevin Steele says Edward Cieri Jr made the threats over the phone during an argument with a staffer Saturday morning.Whitpain Township police said they traced the call back to the 39-ye…
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Our region is in a drought. It's been more than a month since the last measurable rainfall. And as KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, effects from the current dry spell may have some long last repercussions on our trees and plants.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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Wawa is recalling some 60,000 of its beverage tumblers over a potential safety hazard posed by the products' metal straw.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and or fingers. So far, there have been four reports of injuries. Customers are being urged to immediately stop using…
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It's been more than a month since the last measurable rainfall in our region. Officials say vegetation is tinder dry right now because of the record-breaking dry spell. Firefighters in New Jersey are battling a forest fire that has burned 40 acres in Evesham Township, Burlington County.And for farmers in New Jersey, the lack of rain has been an ong…
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Nick Sirianni's Eagles host Doug Pederson's Jaguars Sunday at 4:05. In this morning's Minute with Merrill, KYW's Dave Uram and the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss highlights from Sirianni's Wednesday press conference, including how Pederson once helped Sirianni.(Photo Credit: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)…
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Elon Musk was a no-show at City Hall this morning. He was supposed to be in court because of DA Larry Krasner’s lawsuit to stop his million dollar sweepstakes leading up to Election Day. KYWs Tim Jimenez reports the billionaire’s team is looking to get the case up to federal courtKYWs Tim Jimenez has with the story.(Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Ge…
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At Harris-Walz rally in North Philly, Lin-Manuel Miranda urges crowd to vote like their life and Puerto Rico depend on it
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A community based organization in North Philadelphia that promotes Puerto Rican arts and culture held a get out and vote rally Wednesday. KYW's John McDevitt reports there were some special speakers who energized the crowd.(photo credit: John McDevitt)
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The Philadelphia region is still in the midst of a record-breaking dry spell…we’ve now gone more than 30 days without measurable rain.As KYW’s Nina Baratti tells us, not only are we under a drought watch, but also some serious fire restrictions.(Photo credit: Getty Images)
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Some sad news to share from us here at KYW Newsradio.A fixture in Philadelphia's media landscape and former KYW news anchor Wally Kennedy has died.(photo credit: KYW Newsradio)
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'This is a matter of life and death': Spike Lee headlines Black Men for Harris rally in Philly
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With six days until the election, the Harris campaign seems to be narrowing its focus —courting voters from specific demographic groups. In Philadelphia Wednesday, there were three celebrity-studded get out the vote events aimed at union members, Latino voters and Black men. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW …
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It might seem like the holidays are far off, but financial experts say if you don’t plan your holiday gift list in advance, you could end up spending more money. Here's KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon.(photo credit: Getty Images)
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Bucks County residents have more time to apply for, receive and cast their mail-in ballots in-person. A Pennsylvania judge extended the deadline after the Trump campaign sued, arguing the county broke the law by turning away voters who wanted a mail-in ballot. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert explains.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradi…
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