The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 (midday edition):
Crews recovered a car from the Schuylkill River that drove off Kelly Drive and into the water early Friday morning. The driver has not been found.
The Philadelphia School District has been awarded a federal grant to devise a plan to bring libraries and librarians back to city schools.
Five people were arrested in connection with a brawl during a family gathering at South Philadelphia’s Chickie’s and Pete’s earlier this month.
After the rocky rollout of FAFSA this past year, a nonprofit that advocates for college access is offering advice for students and training for college advisers. 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 (midday edition):
<ul>
<li>Crews recovered a car from the Schuylkill River that drove off Kelly Drive and into the water early Friday morning. The driver has not been found.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia School District has been awarded a federal grant to devise a plan to bring libraries and librarians back to city schools.</li>
<li>Five people were arrested in connection with a brawl during a family gathering at South Philadelphia’s Chickie’s and Pete’s earlier this month.</li>
<li>After the rocky rollout of FAFSA this past year, a nonprofit that advocates for college access is offering advice for students and training for college advisers. </li>
</ul>

A daily dive into the top headlines in Philadelphia, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from KYW Newsradio. 

A daily dive into the top headlines in Philadelphia, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from KYW Newsradio.

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Crews recover car that plunged into Schuylkill River, but no driver

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 (morning edition):
As part of a nationwide movement, a few hundred people in Philly joined other cities Sunday in what organizers called the “Not Another Bomb” rally.
An airplane carrying more than five dozen people hit a vehicle before takeoff at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday, according to airport officials.
Classes for 116,000 students in the Philadelphia School District begin one week from today. The superintendent says while test scores are too low, progress is being made. 
There’s a new exhibit at the Pennsbury Manor using sound to dive into one artist’s perspective of his tribe’s history in the Philadelphia region. Part of that exhibit came to Penn Treaty Park over the weekend.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 (morning edition):
<ul>
<li>As part of a nationwide movement, a few hundred people in Philly joined other cities Sunday in what organizers called the “Not Another Bomb” rally.</li>
<li>An airplane carrying more than five dozen people hit a vehicle before takeoff at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday, according to airport officials.</li>
<li>Classes for 116,000 students in the Philadelphia School District begin one week from today. The superintendent says while test scores are too low, progress is being made. </li>
<li>There’s a new exhibit at the Pennsbury Manor using sound to dive into one artist’s perspective of his tribe’s history in the Philadelphia region. Part of that exhibit came to Penn Treaty Park over the weekend.</li>
</ul>

Plane carrying dozens of people collides with tug near PHL gate, officials say

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, August 18, 2024 (Evening Edition)
A large rally marched through Center City Sunday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as an arms embargo.
Special Contributor Larry Kane has covered a convention or two, or quite a few. He previews the DNC in his Sunday commentary.
Lots of hometown support for Little Leaguers from Council Rock Newtown in Sunday's must-win game at the Little League World Series in Williamsport.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, August 18, 2024 (Evening Edition)
<ul>
<li>A large rally marched through Center City Sunday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as an arms embargo.</li>
<li>Special Contributor Larry Kane has covered a convention or two, or quite a few. He previews the DNC in his Sunday commentary.</li>
<li>Lots of hometown support for Little Leaguers from Council Rock Newtown in Sunday's must-win game at the Little League World Series in Williamsport.</li>
</ul>

Pro-Palestinian marchers demand ceasefire, arms embargo ahead of DNC

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, August 18, 2024 (Morning Edition)
A wild police chase in Gloucester City, New Jersey ended on Saturday night left two children critically injured.  


Philadelphia election officials have raised the rate to rent space for polling places, in hopes of finding more spots for in-person voting. A special pitch is being made to city barbershops.


The Philly school district has launched new communications software designed to answer questions from parents and the public.


A group of Philly Barbers is hooking kids up with free haircuts to start the school year off right.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Sunday, August 18, 2024 (Morning Edition)
<ul>
<li>A wild police chase in Gloucester City, New Jersey ended on Saturday night left two children critically injured.  </li>
<li>
Philadelphia election officials have raised the rate to rent space for polling places, in hopes of finding more spots for in-person voting. A special pitch is being made to city barbershops.
</li>
<li>
The Philly school district has launched new communications software designed to answer questions from parents and the public.
</li>
<li>
A group of Philly Barbers is hooking kids up with free haircuts to start the school year off right.
</li>
</ul>

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