The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
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Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.
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Inside Philadelphia sports with the Delaware Valley's most-respected team of sports reporters and broadcasters.
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Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.
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A husband and wife were shot in Mantua early this morning and are now in critical condition.Philadelphia police were called to the scene on Wallace Street near 38th around 4:30, and found multiple shell casings on the ground.Authorities say the 42-year-old man and the 38-year-old woman got themselves to Penn Presbyterian.It is unknown at this time …
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GO BIRDS!!! The Eagles are Super Bowl champs again, SEPTA honors Black History Month, and “Queer Eye” visits Philly
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Since the Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ streak and became the 2025 Super Bowl Champions, the city has been celebrating all week - from pole climbing on Sunday night to the parade on Friday. We recap the big game and hear from fans. Plus, for Black History Month: some history and a spotlight on people making an impact today in Philadelphia’s …
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Another delay for the departure of the SS United States.The retired ocean liner will now disembark on Tuesday around noon for its final voyage out of South Philly to Mobile, Alabama.It was moved Friday from Pier 82 to Pier 80 and was scheduled to head down South tomorrow (Monday).But the ship's conservancy group said that's been pushed back a day d…
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Temple student arrested, charged for hiding cameras inside bathrooms of shared off-campus residence
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Police say a Temple University student was arrested and charged after hidden cameras were found inside the bathrooms of his off-campus residence. KYW's Sunny Morgan has the story. (photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)
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Video released by Norristown police shows a person in an all-black outfit with a blue bag hiding in a stairwell before approaching the driver’s side window of 27-year-old Cesar Flores Diaz’s car as he was parking on George Street near Elm Street around 9 p.m. Thursday.KYW's Nigel Thompson has more.(photo credit: Montgomery County District Attorney'…
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A very old theatre in Chester County has been worn down by father time to the point where owners are reaching out to the public for help.KYW's Shara Dae Howard has more. (photo credit: Chorus Photography)
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Police announce an arrest in the shooting that left two women injured near Friday's Eagles Parade. KYWNewsradio's Sunny Morgan has more.(photo credit: NBC10)
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The Fab Five from Netflix’s “Queer Eye” are on tour with a live show, coming through Philadelphia’s Miller Theater on Feb.19. KYW Newsradio’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka sat down with the show’s fashion expert, Tan France, to talk about the tour, the new season, and his favorite memories from filming season five in Philadelphia.(Photo by Bronson Farr/Netfli…
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The Philadelphia Flower Show draws people from far and wide - both to see the elaborate floral displays and to volunteer. You’ve still got a chance to get a coveted slot and some volunteer perks! KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard explains what volunteers do and how you can sign up.Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am a…
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After filming season five in Philadelphia several years ago, the Fab Five from Netflix’s “Queer Eye” are coming back to town with a different kind of show - a live event at the Miller Theater on February 19. KYW Newsradio’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka talked with fashion expert Tan France about his memories of Philly and what they’re bringing to the stage o…
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Every Black History Month, KYW Newsradio highlights 10 GameChangers - people who are making a difference and uplifting the lives of communities of color in and around Philadelphia. Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams talks about what it means to her to lead this initiative, and where you can hear about this year’s GameChangers.Listen to The …
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The Week in Philly: A story you need to know about the legacy of SEPTA’s Black trolley operators
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More than 80 years after eight Black trolley drivers took a courageous stand while serving the Philadelphia Transportation Company during wartime, the region’s present-day transit leader, SEPTA, honored their legacy. KYW Newsradio Mike DeNardo details a powerful story that resonates far beyond the increased attention its appropriately receiving dur…
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They climbed poles and mounted garbage trucks. They chanted, blew their whistles, and blasted off fireworks in the middle of streets. When a Philadelphia sports team reaches the promised land, the city’s die-hard sports certainly know how to party, and party they did - hard - in the aftermath of the Eagles’ incredible Super Bowl 59 victory. KYW New…
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Ah, how sweet it is! The Philadelphia Eagles are back on top of the NFL, a status solidified by their dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. Head coach Nick Sirianni’s squad left little doubt about its supremacy, denying KC what would have been an historic three-peat while also avenging a loss to the Chiefs two years ago i…
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A simple party invitation to a new neighbor captured on video has inspired thousands around the world to host their own gathering. KYW's Kristen Johanson has more on "Doug’s Winter Party."(photo credit: Getty Images)
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Pope Francis has had a history of bronchial issues, as we hear from KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough.
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‘Today is for you, Philadelphia’: KYW’s Dave Uram shares impassioned message for world champion Eagles
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On the day of the Eagles Super Bowl victory parade, KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram shares an impassioned message to Philadelphia, its fans and those who make the Eagles special. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
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It’s finally here: the Eagles championship parade. KYW Newsradio’s Ian Bush read the unofficial Eagles “national anthem,” and KYW’s Tim Jimenez reports live with fans waiting at the start of the parade route. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
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The city is in for a super celebration. The Eagles championship parade is happening today. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live at the start of the parade route at Broad and Pattison.
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It's the last Minute with Merrill of the Eagles 2024-25 season. KYW's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese revisit the Eagles exceptional victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, as well as summarize the season and look ahead to the championship parade.
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Lezlie Hiner founded Work to Ride in 1994. It’s a nonprofit community-based prevention program that helps under resourced urban youth through constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equestrian sports and education. She’s always loved horses, and when it came time for a career change, she put that love and her degree in psychology to good …
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Bucks man accused of creating and sharing child sex abuse materials arrested in West Virginia
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U.S. Marshals have arrested a Bucks County man in West Virginia accused of creating and sharing child sex abuse materials. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi has more.
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The “championship Bird flu” is spreading in one South Jersey school district — so much so that the superintendent had to cancel classes Friday during the Eagles Super Bowl victory parade. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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There is already a big crowd waiting in front of the Art Museum, even though the ceremony there doesn't start until 2 p.m. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi is one of them.
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Jason Kelce became an instant icon with 2018 parade speech. Who will stand out at 2025 celebration?
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Days like today don't happen often, but when they do, they last forever. The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles will joins teams like the '17 Birds, the '08 Phillies, '83 Sixers, '80 Phillies and Broad Street Bullies of the '70s to have major pro sports title parades in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram reports. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Image…
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If you are thinking of buying that special Valentine some chocolate this year, KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has some advice. The type of chocolate you eat may even be more important than the amount.
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Authorities in Cape May County, New Jersey, on Wednesday arrested a Wildwood Crest man in connection with the shooting death of a man there. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi has the story.
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Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition aims to recruit, retain more teachers to serve diverse school district population
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A coalition has formed to address the teacher shortage in Philadelphia. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports they especially want to increase the number of teachers of color to serve the school district’s diverse student population.Image credit:Getty Images
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‘See what you are made of,’ exhibit featuring real human specimens exploring anatomy returns to Franklin Institute
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An exhibit that features real human specimens and what’s going on beneath the skin makes a return to the Franklin Institute. KYW’s John McDevitt reports Body Worlds: Vital opens to the public on Saturday.
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As diversity, equity, inclusion disappear from Penn programs, some wonder who's looking out for students
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DEI offices and websites are coming down at the University of Pennsylvania as officials say they are reviewing websites and programs.KYW’s Matt Coughlin has more.Image credit: Getty Images
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As the Birds prepare to celebrate Super Bowl LIX with a victory parade Friday. There's some key information the city wants you to know about what to expect as fans prepare to have the time of their lives.KYW's Vik Raghupathi has the latest.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is suing several federal agencies in the wake of the White House freezing federal funding.KYW’s Matt Coughlin explains.(Photo Credit: Hannah Beier/Getty Images)
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Valentine's Day is tomorrow (Friday) And although it’s a day of love, it often brings with it relationship issues and can bring on depression. KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams spoke with a couple’s counselor about setting expectations too high.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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The man charged with stabbing a Macy’s security guard to death more than a year ago has struck a deal with prosecutors and will spend a few decades in prison.Tyrone Tunnell pleaded guilty to 3rd degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and related offenses for killing 27-year-old Eric Harrison and critically wounding another guard in Dec…
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After a brutal fall.. with one wildfire after the next in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy and the state Department of Environmental Protection are launching a new program to better coordinate resources.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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Many businesses along the Eagles' parade route are closing on Friday, but this one is seizing an opportunity
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Businesses along Broad Street are either embracing tomorrow's Eagles celebration, or they're closing their doors for the day. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports...
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NJ Transit issues stiff warning to riders going to Eagles parade: No drinking on buses or trains
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If you plan on taking SEPTA to the Eagles victory parade on Friday, get ready to do a lot of walking and waiting. SEPTA expects hundreds of thousands of riders, but it's not going to be a routine schedule. SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says only selected stations will be open.There are some adjustments to New Jersey Transit’s operations as well, and transit…
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The Federal Communications Commission is targeting Comcast and NBCUniversal over its corporate diversity initiatives. Brendan Carr, the FCC Republican chairman, says he's concerned the Philly-based cable and internet giant may be promoting invidious forms of DEI that don't comply with FCC regulations and civil rights laws. Carr contends diversity, …
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If you have YouTube TV, you could lose CBS3, Comedy Central and other channels. That’s because Google's parent company and Paramount Global have not been able to come to terms on contract renewal. Paramount accuses YouTube TV of offering one-sided terms. Alphabet says it's been negotiating in good faith. If there's no agreement by the end of the da…
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We’re a day away from the Eagles championship parade, and there are road closures and parking restrictions that will be going into effect today as the city continues to prepare for the celebration. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more live from the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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High blood pressure that is not controlled can cause increased risk of heart attacks, dementia and kidney failure. Less than half of Americans have it under control. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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Valentines Day is almost here and so is the star of the Netflix show, Jewish Matchmaking!KYWs Shara Dae Howard reports the Philly native and now Globally renowned matchmaker is hosting a special event at the Weizmann National Museum of American Jewish History.(Photo Credit: Jamie Gordon)
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Valentine’s Day is Friday, and that might get people in the mood for love. But authorities are cautioning people not to fall victim to romance scams that prey on those emotions for money. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports.
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Montco district court employees face felony charges related to theft of money collected from traffic, parking fines
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Two Magisterial District Court employees in Lower Merion are charged with several felony offenses for allegedly stealing money collected from traffic and parking fines. KYW's John McDevitt reports.Image credit: Getty Images
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Denied asylum after 40 years in US, son of refugees faces unemployment, homelessness in a country he doesn't know
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A Philadelphia man faces deportation to Southeast Asia, despite living all but four years of his life here in the United States. KYW’s Matt Coughlin was at the hearing.Image credit: Getty Images
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Philadelphia's tax reform commission could be at odds with its own advisory committee over how to change city taxes
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Philadelphia’s Tax Reform Commission is expected to deliver its report this month, after a year of considering changes to the city’s tax system. But its advisory committee got out in front—delivering its report, today. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: Getty Images
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker plans to launch an affordable housing program she’s calling “Mission 30,000” next week. She disclosed the plan at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayoral Luncheon on Wednesday.KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was thereImage credit: Getty Images
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Trump order to slash NIH funding could have grave consequences for Philadelphia universities and hospitals
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A judge has temporarily blocked a cut of vital research funding to universities across the country provided by the National Institutes of Health. But the fight is likely far from over and it could spell major funding issues for some Philadelphia colleges and universities.KYW’s Nigel Thompson says the University of Pennsylvania has the most to lose,…
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Philadelphia Police have released new video of two men they say assaulted a police officer during the Eagles' Super Bowl celebrations in Center City on Sunday night.It was just before 11 p.m. when, authorities say, a 52-year-old officer was hit in the head by the two suspects as he rode by them on his marked police motorcycle.The video shows clear …
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