The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 (morning edition):
New Jersey State Police said two people were killed in a crash that shut down a 3-mile stretch of northbound Route 55 for hours on Thursday. Investigators said one of the drivers had crossed over onto the wrong side of the road.
Philadelphia City Council started its fall session with a flurry of new legislation, including bills to protect bikers and pedestrians, restrict mobile harm-reduction services, update EV charging rules, and protect libraries from censorship.
As the nation comes to grips with yet another school shooting, experts weigh in on the mental health impacts these tragedies have on kids and what steps should be made to keep guns stored safely at home.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, Sep. 6, 2024 (morning edition):
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<li aria-level="3">New Jersey State Police said two people were killed in a crash that shut down a 3-mile stretch of northbound Route 55 for hours on Thursday. Investigators said one of the drivers had crossed over onto the wrong side of the road.</li>
<li aria-level="3">Philadelphia City Council started its fall session with a flurry of new legislation, including bills to protect bikers and pedestrians, restrict mobile harm-reduction services, update EV charging rules, and protect libraries from censorship.</li>
<li aria-level="3">As the nation comes to grips with yet another school shooting, experts weigh in on the mental health impacts these tragedies have on kids and what steps should be made to keep guns stored safely at home.</li>
</ul>

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2 drivers die in Route 55 collision after southbound SUV crosses median into northbound lanes, NJ State Police say

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, September 6, 2024 (Evening Edition)
Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker says she’s proud of the one year contract extension the city negotiated with white collar workers in District Council 47. She called the 4.4% raise in the agreement "historic."
Philadelphia authorities have charged a teenager for two murders in the last few weeks, including the shooting death of Philly rap artist YBC Dul, and police say that same teen may be connected to more shootings. 
It's a milestone for one of the city's affordable housing initiatives, as the "Turn the Key" program reaches 100 houses sold.
The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee got an update on Reading-to-Philly passenger train service, amid optimism this time around, the plan may actually become reality.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, September 6, 2024 (Evening Edition)
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<li>Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker says she’s proud of the one year contract extension the city negotiated with white collar workers in District Council 47. She called the 4.4% raise in the agreement "historic."</li>
<li>Philadelphia authorities have charged a teenager for two murders in the last few weeks, including the shooting death of Philly rap artist YBC Dul, and police say that same teen may be connected to more shootings. </li>
<li>It's a milestone for one of the city's affordable housing initiatives, as the "Turn the Key" program reaches 100 houses sold.</li>
<li>The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee got an update on Reading-to-Philly passenger train service, amid optimism this time around, the plan may actually become reality.</li>
</ul>

Teenager charged in two murders, including killing of Philly rapper YBCDul

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, September 6th, 2024 (Midday Edition)
Camden students went back to school on Friday, and the superintendent is calling for School Board President Wasim Muhammad's resignation following a sexual assault settlement.
The city of Philadelphia and its white collar workers' union, DC47, have agreed to a one-year contract extension. 
SEPTA announced plans to eliminate metro fare discounts in an effort to close a funding gap. 
The Eagles kick off their season Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil against the Green Bay Packers. 

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Friday, September 6th, 2024 (Midday Edition)
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<li>Camden students went back to school on Friday, and the superintendent is <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/camden-superintendent-calls-for-president-resignation-settlement">calling for School Board President Wasim Muhammad's resignation</a> following a sexual assault settlement.</li>
<li>The city of Philadelphia and its white collar workers' union, DC47, <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-contract-extension-afscme-district-council-47">have agreed to a one-year contract extension</a>. </li>
<li>SEPTA announced <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/septa-plan-would-raise-fares-state-budget-deficit">plans to eliminate metro fare discounts</a> in an effort to close a funding gap. </li>
<li>The Eagles kick off their season Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil against the Green Bay Packers. </li>
</ul>

Philadelphia and its white collar workers union agree to one-year contract extentsion

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Thursday, September 5, 2024 (Evening Edition)
The man who police say was drunk and behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck and killed hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, will spend another week in jail before a court appearance next week. 
A plan is coming together to get the city of Chester out of bankruptcy. The city’s largest creditor says they’ve been left out of those talks for those plans, and they fear retirees may lose their benefits.
After the University of the Arts suddenly shuttered its doors earlier this year, state democrats say they're moving to prevent schools of higher education from leaving their stakeholders empty-handed in the future.
Legislation to increase bike safety in Philadelphia among a flurry of bills introduced today as City Council began its fall session.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Thursday, September 5, 2024 (Evening Edition)
<ul>
<li>The man who police say was drunk and behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck and killed hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, will spend another week in jail before a court appearance next week. </li>
<li>A plan is coming together to get the city of Chester out of bankruptcy. The city’s largest creditor says they’ve been left out of those talks for those plans, and they fear retirees may lose their benefits.</li>
<li>After the University of the Arts suddenly shuttered its doors earlier this year, state democrats say they're moving to prevent schools of higher education from leaving their stakeholders empty-handed in the future.</li>
<li>Legislation to increase bike safety in Philadelphia among a flurry of bills introduced today as City Council began its fall session.</li>
</ul>

2 drivers die in Route 55 collision after southbound SUV crosses median into northbound lanes, NJ State Police say

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