The woman charged in the beating death of her 2-year-old goddaughter more than three years ago in Northeast Philadelphia was sentenced to 5 ½ to 12 years in prison during an emotional hearing on Tuesday. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson was there.

The woman charged in the beating death of her 2-year-old goddaughter more than three years ago in Northeast Philadelphia was sentenced to 5 ½ to 12 years in prison during an emotional hearing on Tuesday. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson was there.

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Northeast Philly woman sentenced in beating death of 2-year-old goddaughter

For the third time in a month, a software glitch has prevented SEPTA from collecting new fares from riders. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

For the third time in a month, a software glitch has prevented SEPTA from collecting new fares from riders. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

For the third time in a month, software glitch crashes SEPTA’s payment system

Summer is normally a violent time in the city, but this year has seen the fewest killings in nine years. Year-to-date, the city has recorded 38% fewer homicides than last year.

The police commissioner is hopeful that the downward trend will continue. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

Summer is normally a violent time in the city, but this year has seen the fewest killings in nine years. Year-to-date, the city has recorded 38% fewer homicides than last year.
The police commissioner is hopeful that the downward trend will continue. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

Philadelphia police say there were 30% fewer homicides this summer than last

Now that Labor Day is behind us, many districts in the region are starting up the school year. In some cases, students have to adjust to new cellphone policies. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live in Abington.

Now that Labor Day is behind us, many districts in the region are starting up the school year. In some cases, students have to adjust to new cellphone policies. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live in Abington.

Northeast Philly woman sentenced in beating death of 2-year-old goddaughter

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