Philly criminal defense attorney says reclassifying marijuana to Schedule 3 would be a 'welcome change'

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Evening Edition): After years as a Schedule 1 drug, alongside heroin and LSD, marijuana could soon be federally reclassified as a less-dangerous substance. The move from the Drug Enforcement Administration could have ripple effects across the…

Man in custody after firing shots during hours-long police standoff in Chester County

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (midday edition): Police ended up in an hours-long standoff with a man who fired shots after they responded to a domestic incident in Spring City, Chester County. A shelter-in-place order in the neighborhood lasted from late Monday night into T…

After more revisions, SEPTA releases final proposal of bus route overhaul

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (morning edition): Police are looking for a man they say kidnapped and held a woman at knifepoint at a Wawa in Bucks County. A Montgomery County man has been charged with abusing his 2-month-old baby — whose mother, 24-year-old Jayana Webb, got…

Infant son of Jayana Webb — the woman in prison for killing 2 state troopers — abused by his father, prosecutors say

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Monday, April 29, 2024 (Evening Edition): A Montgomery County man has been charged with abusing his 2-month-old baby — whose mother, 24-year-old Jayana Webb, got pregnant while out on bail on third-degree murder charges. Starting April 29, the City of Philadelphia will…

Penn encampment protesters remain steadfast despite university’s orders to disband

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Monday, April 29, 2024 (Midday Edition): Pro-Palestinian protesters are camped out on Penn’s campus for a fifth day, even after university officials ordered them to disband. KYW's Tim Jimenez was live earlier in University City while crews were out cleaning. Aramark …

Sixers fans leave disappointed by Game 4 loss to Knicks, as Aramark food service workers strike at Wells Fargo Center

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, April 29, 2024 (morning edition): Aramark food service workers on their fourth day of striking picketed outside Wells Fargo Center during a disappointing Game Four of the Sixers’ first-round playoff series against the Knicks. A new program at some grocery stor…

Annual Dash allows organ donors, recipients, families to reflect on life's gifts

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Sunday, April 28, 2024 (Evening Edition): Tens of thousands of people are running and walking throughout the country today as part of the 27th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash. Philly's event started at the Navy Yard. KYW's Justin Udo tells us donors, recipients and su…

Pro-Palestinian protestors remain camped on Penn’s campus for third day

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, April 28, 2024 (Morning Edition): Pro-Palestinian protestors camping on Penn’s campus have ignored calls from university leadership to disband and are still in an encampment for a third day. Interim president Doctor J. Larry Jameson says he supports the rights …

Philly to get significant boost in workforce development efforts

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday. April 27th, 2024 (Midday Edition): Philadelphia will be getting a significant boost to its workforce development efforts. A new dog park has opened at the Cooper River. Children from two Philly day care centers made colorful owl and flower love tags Friday to …

Penn leaders call for students, activists to disband campus encampment

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, April 27th, 2024 (Morning Edition): University of Pennsylvania leaders are calling for students and activists to disband an encampment set up in the heart of campus Thursday night. Four teens arrested in connection to the Eid al-Fitr shooting in West Philadelp…