The CDC released provisional data showing our nation’s suicide crisis is surging beyond pandemic highs. Nearly 50,000 people took their own lives in 2022, up 1% from 2021. 

KYW’s Conner Barkon reports.

The CDC released provisional data showing our nation’s suicide crisis is surging beyond pandemic highs. Nearly 50,000 people took their own lives in 2022, up 1% from 2021. 
KYW’s Conner Barkon reports.

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CDC data shows suicide rates hit an all-time high last year

The prosecution’s star witness took the stand today in the murder trial of a Philadelphia man three years ago who was killed and dismembered three years ago.

As KYWs Crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, a woman who was with the defendant, told the jury her story.

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The prosecution’s star witness took the stand today in the murder trial of a Philadelphia man three years ago who was killed and dismembered three years ago.
As KYWs Crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, a woman who was with the defendant, told the jury her story.
(Photo credit: Gado Images)

Accomplice testifies in murder trial of man accused of killing, dismembering man in Northeast Philly

The NAACP Philadelphia branch pledges support for the 76ers proposed arena project at Market East in Center City. Developers say it will create job opportunities to the underserved, while those opposed to "76 Place" are saying it's window dressing to help make the rich richer.

KYW's John McDevitt reports.

The NAACP Philadelphia branch pledges support for the 76ers proposed arena project at Market East in Center City. Developers say it will create job opportunities to the underserved, while those opposed to "76 Place" are saying it's window dressing to help make the rich richer.
KYW's John McDevitt reports.

Philly NAACP branch backs Sixers' downtown arena

Delaware County’s Director of Emergency Services Timothy Boyce is currently suspended with pay after sexual discrimination allegations from women in his office. 

As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us these accusations are being investigated by multiple agencies.

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Delaware County’s Director of Emergency Services Timothy Boyce is currently suspended with pay after sexual discrimination allegations from women in his office. 
As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us these accusations are being investigated by multiple agencies.
(Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio)

CDC data shows suicide rates hit an all-time high last year

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