Outgoing school board member rips City Council for not confirming Joyce Wilkerson to the board

There was a parting shot at City Council Thursday night from one of the Philly school board’s outgoing members. More from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.

Mistrial declared in third federal trial against labor leader John Dougherty

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in former union boss John Dougherty's conspiracy and extortion trial. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the jury told the judge they were hopelessly deadlocked after deliberating for more than 10 hours. Dougherty and his nephew were on trial for allegedly th…

Medical Report: A poor diet may link to anxiety and depression, study finds

A consistent diet of foods high in trans fats and sugar can lead to physical health issues like heart disease and cancer, but what is the impact on our overall mental health? KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more.

Students set up encampment at Penn, joining a national movement to protest war in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Pennsylvania marched through Center City Thursday evening and set up an encampment right in the heart of campus, following a movement of students at schools across the country to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez rep…

'Right team, right city, right time': Fans rejoice in Sixers' Game 3 win

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off their first win in their series against the New York Knicks, a close game where they pulled and stayed ahead in the third quarter. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti spoke to fans at the game.

Want to get your steps in? These US airports have long hikes to get to the gate

Want to get your steps in? There are some airports in the U.S. where getting to your gate or switching terminals will give you the longest walks. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks

Joel Embiid had a playoff performance to remember -- and he did it while battling Bell's palsy. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Maulik Pancholy's speech back on at central Pa. school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

The "30 Rock" actor, whose anti-bullying speech at a central Pennsylvania middle school was canceled because he is gay, will be allowed to speak after all. The Cumberland Valley School District Board voted 5-4 to allow Maulik Pancholy to speak at an assembly at Mountain View Middle School on May 22…

Former Philly police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he ran away will have his old job back

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Ryan Pownall, who lost his job as a Philadelphia cop when he fatally shot a man twice in the back in 2017, will return to the police force. Pownall won his arbitration with the city on Thursday, about a year and a half after a judge dismissed charges against him, fin…

14-year-old girl abducted in Harrowgate while on FaceTime call with mom

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Raniesha Resto, a 14-year-old female last seen on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at approximately 4:58 pm. Resto is from the 3400 block of Jasper Street. Resto is believed to have been in the area of K and Venango Stree…