The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024  (midday edition):
A helicopter made an emergency landing overnight in the middle of a pier in South Philadelphia, right next to the SS United States on the Delaware River.


More than eight months after first announcing plans to merge, Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network are forming a combined network employing more than 65,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
A man was shot and killed in his Jeep in North Philadelphia early Friday morning. Police said someone fired into the man’s SUV at least 10 times.
The Phillies are out west hoping to get their season back on track.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024  (midday edition):
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<li>A helicopter made an emergency landing overnight in the middle of a pier in South Philadelphia, right next to the SS United States on the Delaware River.</li>
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More than eight months after first announcing plans to merge, Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network are forming a combined network employing more than 65,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
</li>
<li>A man was shot and killed in his Jeep in North Philadelphia early Friday morning. Police said someone fired into the man’s SUV at least 10 times.</li>
<li>The Phillies are out west hoping to get their season back on track.</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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Jefferson officially merges with Lehigh Valley Health Network

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 (Evening Edition):
A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with an early morning shooting Thursday that left one woman dead and another woman wounded near a jetty in Atlantic City. KYW’s John McDevitt reports.
A man convicted of attempted murder for shooting a cop twice during a West Philadelphia traffic stop last year will spend 22 to 44 years behind bars. KYW’s Conner Barkon reports it was an emotional day in court for the sentencing of Eric Haynes.
The parents of the 8-year-old boy who died of an overdose of fentanyl and cocaine last summer in Chester County are ordered to stand trial on murder and manslaughter charges. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Coatesville.
Philadelphia police say they're working on a few new strategies as they try to prevent illegal car meet-ups that disrupt traffic. Deputy Police Commissioner James Kelly didn't disclose details, but he told reporters Thursday the department was devising some new tactics to respond to drivers who take over city streets.
Single-ride passes are returning to Philadelphia's bike-share program. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 (Evening Edition):
<ul>
<li>A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with an early morning shooting Thursday that left one woman dead and another woman wounded near a jetty in Atlantic City. KYW’s John McDevitt reports.</li>
<li>A man convicted of attempted murder for shooting a cop twice during a West Philadelphia traffic stop last year will spend 22 to 44 years behind bars. KYW’s Conner Barkon reports it was an emotional day in court for the sentencing of Eric Haynes.</li>
<li>The parents of the 8-year-old boy who died of an overdose of fentanyl and cocaine last summer in Chester County are ordered to stand trial on murder and manslaughter charges. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Coatesville.</li>
<li>Philadelphia police say they're working on a few new strategies as they try to prevent illegal car meet-ups that disrupt traffic. Deputy Police Commissioner James Kelly didn't disclose details, but he told reporters Thursday the department was devising some new tactics to respond to drivers who take over city streets.</li>
<li>Single-ride passes are returning to Philadelphia's bike-share program. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.</li>
</ul>

Philadelphia man charged with murder of woman found near Atlantic City Boardwalk

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024  (morning edition):
Pennsylvania Superior Court has reinstated a third-degree murder charge against a bouncer accused of fatally punching a man outside of a Center City bar, the District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
A Bucks County judge has determined that the 32-year-old man accused of killing and beheading his father in their Levittown home, then posting a lengthy video to YouTube calling his militia to arms, is mentally competent to stand trial.
Speeders and red-light runners, beware. Police have taken note that, since the start of the pandemic, more drivers are ignoring the rules of the road, and they will be cracking down this month along two busy stretches in the southwest and northeast parts of the city.


Several businesses in the city of Chester are getting part of a $2 million facelift to help boost the look and economy of downtown.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024  (morning edition):
<ul>
<li>Pennsylvania Superior Court has reinstated a third-degree murder charge against a bouncer accused of fatally punching a man outside of a Center City bar, the District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.</li>
<li>A Bucks County judge has determined that the 32-year-old man accused of killing and beheading his father in their Levittown home, then posting a lengthy video to YouTube calling his militia to arms, is mentally competent to stand trial.</li>
<li>Speeders and red-light runners, beware. Police have taken note that, since the start of the pandemic, more drivers are ignoring the rules of the road, and they will be cracking down this month along two busy stretches in the southwest and northeast parts of the city.</li>
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Several businesses in the city of Chester are getting part of a $2 million facelift to help boost the look and economy of downtown.
</li>
</ul>

Levittown man accused of beheading father is competent to stand trial, judge says

KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 (Evening Edition):
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is one of four Americans coming home in part of a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap. Gershkovich’s family lives in Philadelphia and has been desperately fighting for his release. KYW’s Conner Barkon spoke with Congressman Brendan Boyle who said today is a great day.
A viral video and a tip call led Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement to the West Philadelphia home of a man who allegedly abused an 8-month-old dog. KYW’s John McDevitt reports the dog was rescued and is up for adoption.
A Bucks County judge finds the man accused of killing and beheading his father is mentally competent to stand trial. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.
Speeders and red-light runners, beware. Philadelphia police are launching another effort along two busy stretches in the southwest and northeast parts of the city, to try to make the streets safer. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.
A Jeep crashed right into a 7-Eleven in the Northeast on Bustleton Avenue. KYW's Tim Jimenez has more from Oxford Circle.

KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 (Evening Edition):
<ul>
<li>Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is one of four Americans coming home in part of a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap. Gershkovich’s family lives in Philadelphia and has been desperately fighting for his release. KYW’s Conner Barkon spoke with Congressman Brendan Boyle who said today is a great day.</li>
<li>A viral video and a tip call led Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement to the West Philadelphia home of a man who allegedly abused an 8-month-old dog. KYW’s John McDevitt reports the dog was rescued and is up for adoption.</li>
<li>A Bucks County judge finds the man accused of killing and beheading his father is mentally competent to stand trial. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.</li>
<li>Speeders and red-light runners, beware. Philadelphia police are launching another effort along two busy stretches in the southwest and northeast parts of the city, to try to make the streets safer. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.</li>
<li>A Jeep crashed right into a 7-Eleven in the Northeast on Bustleton Avenue. KYW's Tim Jimenez has more from Oxford Circle.</li>
</ul>

Jefferson officially merges with Lehigh Valley Health Network

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