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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program.
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You bought a business class ticket but your return flight was either oversold or changed to a smaller airplane, and you've been downgraded. The airline owes you a refund, but how do they calculate the fare difference? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Von Audacy
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Coming out of the Republican National Convention, what can we expect for Donald Trump’s campaign and big races in Pennsylvania? We recap the week in Milwaukee and find out how important the commonwealth is to national politics in 2024. Here in Philadelphia, all city workers officially returned to the office full-time, a Malvern school district is f…
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New Jersey is beginning the process of closing two youth detention centers, as state officials say the sites are no longer needed as currently designed. Efforts to reimagine those sites are just getting started. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details. 📸: Getty ImagesVon Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Thursday, July 25, 2024 (Evening Edition) Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office has announced charges against a 68-year-old man it says hit and killed a CHOP doctor riding her bike in Center City last week. The charges announced have intensified calls for more safety measures for bicyclists from bike ad…
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Some high school students, teachers, and parents took part in a forum in Northeast Philly today to talk about how the debate over the war in Gaza has affected them. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports from Bustleton. (Photo Credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)Von Audacy
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Charges upgraded to Murder for a Chester County father and his girlfriend, accused of the horrific torture and ultimate death of the man's 12-year-old daughter, who had been pulled from school months before. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports. 📸: Getty ImagesVon Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, July 25, 2024 (midday edition): A number of drivers who recently filled up at a Wawa in Bucks County suffered some pain at the pump — not from high prices, but from bad gasoline. The SEPTA Board is scheduled to vote Thursday on a $725 million contract to buy all new cars for the Market-Frankford Line. Starti…
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society showed off one of its most ambitious efforts on Wednesday. Environmental Protection Agency officials toured PHS’ Love Where You Live Greening Plan to make Nicetown-Tioga cleaner and safer. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb tagged along.Von Audacy
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Delta Air Lines says it's issuing bonus miles and some other reimbursements for customers affected by widespread cancellations and delays this last week, but many travelers are demanding refunds. It's been taking a while for the airline to recover from last Friday's global computer outage. The Department of Transportation is investigating the matte…
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On the Eagles' first day of training camp, quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni fielded questions about their relationship after a report described it as a "work in progress." And yesterday in Minnesota, the Phillies blew a three-run lead for the second time on this road trip to drop their third straight series. KYW Newsradio's Dave…
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Dozens of drivers reported having car problems recently after filling up at a Wawa in Richboro, Bucks County. The company acknowledges that there was a fuel issue, and those affected can file a claim. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.Von Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, July 25, 2024 (morning edition): Authorities are looking for the gunmen who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy Tuesday in Northeast Philadelphia — and for a woman in her 30s who they say gunned down a 15-year-old girl in North Philly just hours later. A group of Jewish students and their families claim Philad…
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Philadelphia police have identified a 2nd suspect in this weekend’s shooting of 9 people… Amir Jones is wanted on homicide and aggravated assault charges for the early morning shooting on Sunday in West Philadelphia along Aldan Street. In total 9 people were shot, 3 were killed including brothers Rashid and Akil Jones and Sakayi Robinson. Police sa…
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In a prime time Oval Office address on Wednesday, President Joe Biden framed the decision to end his re-election bid as a "defense of democracy." The speech marks his first public address since the announcement on Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. 📸 Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Photo, Pool…
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Starting next year, tax payers will be able to file their taxes directly with the IRS. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined federal officials to announce this will save people time and money. (Photo: alfexe/Getty Images)Von Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (Evening Edition): Philadelphia investigators are looking for the suspects in separate shootings of teenagers Wednesday. As KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, both the victims appear to be targeted. Starting next year, tax payers will be able to file their taxes…
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There’s now scientific evidence showing that these high summertime temperatures in Philadelphia are being exacerbated by a citywide and a even nationwide issue. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, experts say that issue is what they call heat islands. (Photo: f11photo/Getty Images)Von Audacy
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A group of Jewish students and their families claim Philadelphia School District officials have allowed antisemitic bullying to take place without consequences since the Israel-Hamas war began last fall, according to a civil complaint filed Tuesday. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.Von Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (midday edition): The superintendent of the School District of Haverford Township, in a letter this week, told students’ families that she has just learned that a district teacher was arrested a couple of months ago having twice been accused of exposing himself and performing lewd acts in publ…
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A fifth-grade teacher in Delaware County is accused of exposing himself to at least two women in a cemetery and a park. The first incident happened in March, but the Haverford Township School District says it didn't find out until this week. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reports.Von Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (morning edition): Bob Menendez will step down from the U.S. Senate, in the wake of his recent conviction on federal corruption charges. Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday announced on social media that he had received a letter of resignation from Menendez, informing him of the senator's intention to…
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Tuesday, July 23, 2024 (Evening Edition): Following his conviction last week on federal bribery and fraud charges, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has announced he will resign from office on Aug. 20. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more. Authorities are searching for a suspect they say robbed and sh…
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About 100 airport subcontractors who say their employer is refusing to pay what’s owed to them turned out to the American Airlines terminal to demand they get the money they are expecting. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from Philadelphia International Airport. 📸: Conner Barkon/KYW NewsradioVon Audacy
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Multiple outlets are reporting that U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey will resign from office on Aug. 20, following his conviction on federal bribery and fraud charges. We go live to KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty for more details. 📸: Andrea Renault/Star Max/GC ImagesVon Audacy
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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, July 23, 2024 (midday edition): According to an AP survey, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's nominee. Harris has already received backing from hundreds of delegates from more than a handful of states, including Pennsylvania. More than 100 …
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