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 U.S. KYW's Conner Barkon has more.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are down in Philadelphia this year, compared to an explosion of them a few years ago. And investigators say new technology is helping them identify more hit-and-run drivers. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson explains.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is defending her plans for the school district. The mayor faced City Council on Tuesday, a day after she reappointed Joyce Wilkerson to the school board despite Council's efforts to quash her candidacy. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there.
Atlantic City is putting more eyes in the sky for public safety. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty attended a demonstration where officials showed off some of the new technology to assist in marina fires and fuel spills.

<p>The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Evening Edition):</p>
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<li>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 U.S. KYW's Conner Barkon has more.</li>
<li>Fatal hit-and-run crashes are down in Philadelphia this year, compared to an explosion of them a few years ago. And investigators say new technology is helping them identify more hit-and-run drivers. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson explains.</li>
<li>Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is defending her plans for the school district. The mayor faced City Council on Tuesday, a day after she reappointed Joyce Wilkerson to the school board despite Council's efforts to quash her candidacy. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was there.</li>
<li>Atlantic City is putting more eyes in the sky for public safety. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty attended a demonstration where officials showed off some of the new technology to assist in marina fires and fuel spills.</li>
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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. 

<p>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. </p>

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