Charles Davis was 25 years old when he and then 16-year-old Joel Saint-Fort fired down the street at 10th and Thompson in February 2020, fatally striking 19-year-old Yaniyah Foster in the head. KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, on Friday, Charles was sentenced to 20-40 years in prison. 



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<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/articles/news/2-charged-for-killing-teen-near-n-philly-catholic-school">Charles Davis was 25 years old</a> when he and then 16-year-old Joel Saint-Fort fired down the street at 10th and Thompson in February 2020, fatally striking 19-year-old Yaniyah Foster in the head. KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, on Friday, Charles was sentenced to 20-40 years in prison. 
 
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A <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/south-jersey-k-9-sniff-out-electronics-comfort-kids">new K-9 just started on the job at the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office</a> in New Jersey. The German short-haired pointer, Walt, is working double duty, searching out electronics and serving as a therapy dogs for kids who come in to make statements. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Dougherty tells us all about the loveable, hard-working pup.
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On one hand, rising property values signal a sound investment. On the other, it leads to higher taxes. Such is the dynamic at play in Philadelphia following a recent city-wide reassessment. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo highlights the resources residents can take advantage of to help offset costs, and also explains why, after decades, the PPA decided to more than double the price of its coveted residential parking permits. 

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On one hand, rising property values signal a sound investment. On the other, it leads to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/average-philadelphia-property-tax-bill-rise-usd330">higher taxes</a>. Such is the dynamic at play in Philadelphia following a recent city-wide reassessment. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo highlights the resources residents can take advantage of to help offset costs, and also explains why, after decades, the PPA decided to more than double the price of its coveted residential parking permits. 
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For many, dodgeball was an activity of youth, played in elementary school or on rainy days at camp. But for a group of Philadelphians, the sport is <a href="https://phillydodgeball.com/">serious business</a>. KYW Newsradio’s Brian Seltzer discussed the appeal with the owner and operator of a local league who’s gotten so good at the game, she’s headed to the World Dodgeball Championships in Austria next week.
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