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Cop Killer's Jury Will Reconvene Monday


The Philadelphia jury that decided that John Lewis committed first-degree murder when he gunned down officer Chuck Cassidy in 2007 on Monday will begin to choose the penalty: life in prison, or death.

Is Washington's Crossing Sunk?


Washington Crossing Historic Park is being closed as of 5pm Friday night -- with hope for a quick reopening -- as organizers struggle against money woes to keep the annual Christmas Day reënactment alive.
 
 

Positively Philadelphia: Students Design New Sleep Products


"The challenge was for the students to design a memory foam sleep product suitable for retail."

Police Step Up Enforcement of Bike Laws in Philadelphia


The Philadelphia Police Department has begun an education and enforcement campaign targeting the city's most aggressive cyclists -- those riders who violate the motor vehicle code.

Trial Ordered for 3 Accused of Dogfighting in Phila.


A Philadelphia Criminal Court judge has found that there is enough evidence for three defendants to stand trial on charges that they operated a dogfighting ring.

Local Sci-Fi Group Holds Its 74th Annual Convention


A large science fiction and horror conference is under way in South Jersey, and organizers say it has something for the whole family.

Oprah's Planned Exit May Send ABC Affiliates Scrambling


Perhaps no one is sadder about Oprah Winfrey's departure from daily daytime television than the ABC Network's local stations around the country. The entertainment diva's move could, for example, have a huge impact on WPVI-TV in Philadelphia.

Sidelight of Teachers' Strike in Montco: Food for the Poor


While schoolteachers continue their strike against Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr, some of their students spent one day of the unplanned vacation doing something helpful for the area's kosher Jewish community.

In South Jersey, A Wealth of Adoptions on Adoption Day


November 20th is National Adoption Day, and this year in Burlington County, NJ, they marked the occasion by honoring 17 families who are newly approved for their lifelong commitments in the name of love.

Valero Oil Is Shutting Down Its Delaware Plant


Valero Energy says it is permanently closing its Delaware oil refinery, where 550 workers will lose their jobs.

Acme Markets, Workers' Union Working on New Deal


Talks aimed at averting a threatened strike against 28 Acme supermarkets in South Jersey and lower Bucks County are set to resume on Friday Morning.
(file photo from Getty Images)

Drexel Health Center Helping Smokers Kick the Habit


Drexel University's family health center in North Philadelphia marked Thursday's annual "Great American Smokeout Day" with a celebration of its own successes in helping people kick the habit.

Free Tutoring Service Begging for Students to Teach


Free is a good price but a federally-funded program of free tutoring in Philadelphia goes begging for customers.

Broadcast Pioneers of Phila Induct 2009 Hall of Famers


The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosts its annual Hall of Fame dinner on Friday evening. Among the inductees, someone who you’re probably quite familiar with -- at least if you listen to KYW Newsradio every morning.

Eagles Assist in Giving Phila. Children Free Eye Exams


Children can get free eye exams and even glasses on Friday, and the Philadelphia Eagles are helping to make it possible.
You don't need to make an appointment, and you don't need to have insurance.

Pat's Outdoor Seating is Finally Legal, Geno's to Follow


One of Philadelphia's most revered purveyors of cheese steaks -- Pat's Steaks -- is finally legal, and its longtime rival Geno's is on its way to becoming so.

Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Thanksgiving in Canada


If you’re thinking about a non-traditional Thanksgiving, KYW's Jay Lloyd has a getaway idea that might just inspire you to give up the turkey.
Latest Podcasts
This Morning's Top Stories Fri 11-20-09
KYW's Ed Abrams has the top stories to start your day. (6:02)
Corzine Addresses Elected NJ Offiaials
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine addresses the state\'s League of Municipalities annual convention in Atlantic City. (13:55)
Christie Addresses NJ Elected Officials
New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie addresses the state's League of Municipalities annual convention in Atlantic City. (18:06)
Ask The Mayor for 11/18/09
KYW city hall bureau chief Mike Dunn presents Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter questions regarding biking in the city, the Department of Human Services, and parking. 6:57)
SEPTA Settlement News Conference
Governor Rendell, Mayor Nutter and TWU president Willie Brown held a news conference at 12:45 Monday morning to announce a tentative agreement ending the SEPTA strike. Audio courtesy CBS3. (6:17)
TWU Expresses Contract Concerns
Transport Workers Union local 234 president Willie Brown says their strike will continue until Septa meets their demands.
Septa Strike Continues
Governor Ed Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter call on the transport workers union to let their members vote on what they call a "good" contract.
 
 
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