The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 (morning edition):
A student at Upper Darby High School was found with a gun and synthetic drugs, which prompted a lock-in on Tuesday, according to the school district.
The woman charged in the beating death of her 2-year-old goddaughter more than three years ago in Northeast Philadelphia was sentenced to 5 ½ to 12 years behind bars during an emotional hearing on Tuesday.
A Norristown mother whose 6-year-old son died of a drug overdose pleaded guilty to charges related to the boy’s death on Tuesday.
For the third time in a month, a software glitch prevented SEPTA from collecting new fares from riders.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 (morning edition):
<ul>
<li>A student at Upper Darby High School was found with a gun and synthetic drugs, which prompted a lock-in on Tuesday, according to the school district.</li>
<li>The woman charged in the beating death of her 2-year-old goddaughter more than three years ago in Northeast Philadelphia was sentenced to 5 ½ to 12 years behind bars during an emotional hearing on Tuesday.</li>
<li>A Norristown mother whose 6-year-old son died of a drug overdose pleaded guilty to charges related to the boy’s death on Tuesday.</li>
<li>For the third time in a month, a software glitch prevented SEPTA from collecting new fares from riders.</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. 

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Student faces charges after bringing gun, synthetic drugs to Upper Darby High School, police say

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (Evening Edition)
Philadelphia has completed its first citywide block-by-block clean-up and officials say it will now become a twice-yearly routine.
Part of SEPTA's fare payment system crashed again Wednesday morning. It's the fourth time in the last month and the transit agency is still trying to find the cause. 
There’s another hold up in building offshore wind turbines in New Jersey.
The Eagles are heading to Brazil for the first NFL game in South America and fans cannot wait until Friday to ring in the new season.
FIRM is a new museum in Germantown that shines a light on the Artwork of formerly incarcerated people.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (Evening Edition)
<ul>
<li>Philadelphia has completed its first citywide block-by-block clean-up and officials say it will now become a twice-yearly routine.</li>
<li>Part of SEPTA's fare payment system crashed again Wednesday morning. It's the fourth time in the last month and the transit agency is still trying to find the cause. </li>
<li>There’s another hold up in building offshore wind turbines in New Jersey.</li>
<li>The Eagles are heading to Brazil for the first NFL game in South America and fans cannot wait until Friday to ring in the new season.</li>
<li>FIRM is a new museum in Germantown that shines a light on the Artwork of formerly incarcerated people.</li>
</ul>

Mayor Parker declares success in her first effort to clean every city block

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 (Midday Edition):
A fight inside a car in Point Breeze spilled onto the street, and police said the driver hit one of the people involved.
After finding three city departments going around required bidding procedures and others failing to set a dollar limit on some contracts, putting taxpayers at risk, Philadelphia’s city controller is recommending new measures to keep city departments from abusing no-bid contracts.
While the 76ers and Philadelphia officials continue discussions about building a new arena near Chinatown, New Jersey is reaching in for a steal.


Black nonprofit leaders are getting more support to bolster their projects, raise funding and serve their communities thanks to a new venture from the United Way.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 (Midday Edition):
<ul>
<li>A fight inside a car in Point Breeze spilled onto the street, and police said the driver <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/point-breeze-car-crash-fight-driver-hits-passenger">hit one of the people involved</a>.</li>
<li>After finding three city departments going around required bidding procedures and others failing to set a dollar limit on some contracts, putting taxpayers at risk, Philadelphia’s city controller <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-city-controller-christy-brady-no-bid-contracts">is recommending new measures</a> to keep city departments from abusing no-bid contracts.</li>
<li>While the 76ers and Philadelphia officials continue discussions about building a new arena near Chinatown, New Jersey is <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/76ers-arena-camden-new-jersey-proposal">reaching in for a steal</a>.</li>
<li>
Black nonprofit leaders <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/united-way-initiative-black-nonprofit-leaders">are getting more support</a> to bolster their projects, raise funding and serve their communities thanks to a new venture from the United Way.
</li>
</ul>

Police: Fight inside car spills onto street in Point Breeze, driver hits passenger

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 (evening edition)
One of the two women charged with beating a 2-year-old girl to death more than 3 years ago in Northeast Philadelphia will spend at least a half-decade in prison. The child's Godmother was sentenced during an emotional hearing Tuesday.
A woman faces homicide and DUI charges after hitting and killing two men on I-95 in Northeast Philly while her car was in self-driving mode.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has launched The Center for Leadership Equity.
It’s a full court press from officials in New Jersey to entice the 76ers to build a new arena in Camden.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 (evening edition)
<ul>
<li>One of the two women charged with beating a 2-year-old girl to death more than 3 years ago in Northeast Philadelphia will spend at least a half-decade in prison. The child's Godmother was sentenced during an emotional hearing Tuesday.</li>
<li>A woman faces homicide and DUI charges after hitting and killing two men on I-95 in Northeast Philly while her car was in self-driving mode.</li>
<li>United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has launched The Center for Leadership Equity.</li>
<li>It’s a full court press from officials in New Jersey to entice the 76ers to build a new arena in Camden.</li>
</ul>

Student faces charges after bringing gun, synthetic drugs to Upper Darby High School, police say

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