The operation to start the move of SS United States from Philadelphia has been delayed, with no new date set. KYW’s Nina Baratti explains.Image credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was decisive, and Pennsylvania is a big reason why. Not only did Trump win the commonwealth himself, he funneled strong Republican turnout to key down-ballot races as well. Why did PA flip red, after voters elected a Democratic governor and U.S. Senator just two years ago? What could a second Trum…

The Parker administration opened hearings on the 76ers center city arena proposal, today, with a litany of its benefits. City Council responded with a litany of concerns. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.Image credit: Philadelphia 76ers

Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill, returning Tuesday after more than a month off for the election. They're focus: addressing key legislative priorities before the new Congress is seated next year.Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said they're ready to implement and deliver on the "America First" agenda. As for the Democrats, House Minority Lea…

Officials in Camden County are condemning racist graffiti found over the weekend in Lawnside.County Commissioner Al Dyer says someone spray-painted a racial slur and offensive imagery on a fence in a residential area. Lawnside is a historic Black town, the first municipality north of the Mason-Dixon Line that was governed entirely by African Americ…

New Jersey is issuing a drought warning after recording its driest September and October ever. It could could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if dry conditions don’t end. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says conditions are the driest in nearly 120 years. The state is asking people to voluntarily conserve water to stave off more s…

Nearly 2,000 canines are entered in the Kennel Club of Philadelphia's National Dog show taking place this Saturday and Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Montgomery County. With more here's KYW's John McDevitt.Image credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio

The holidays are just around the corner which means, ‘tis the season for scams! KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with the Federal Trade Commission about how to avoid being the next victim.(Photo: interstid/Getty Images)

In Louisiana, a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom by Jan. 1 has been temporarily blocked.A federal judge on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that law is “unconstitutional on its face” and plaintiffs are likely to win their case with claims that the law violates the Firs…

The head of the Church of England is resigning. An investigation found that Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby failed to inform police about sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Pressure had been building on the leader of the Anglican church to step down for some time because of this -- Some mem…

A New Jersey judge has given prosecutors a 30-day extension to seek a formal grand jury indictment against the man accused of killing NHL hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. Sean Higgins making a brief in-person appearance in court earlier today... the pre-indictment conference only lasting about two minutes.Officials say Higgins …

It’s another day of negotiations to try to head-off a possible strike by SEPTA drivers. Members of Transport Workers Union Local want safety protections and wage increases, but SEPTA chief operating officer Scott Sauer says raises will be difficult without dedicated transit funding from the state.SEPTA’s 5,000 operators and maintenance workers have…

A man who was arrested last month in connection with the assault and robbery of a 94 year old woman inside a Germantown pharmacy is now facing charges. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has details.(Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Now that we know Donald Trump is returning to the White House, some are wondering what happens next with the offshore wind industry. Trump has said he would shut it down. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty takes a look at what the future might hold.(Photo: fokkebok/Getty Images)

SEPTA today outlined a plan to dramatically hike fares and slash service to deal with a huge budget gap. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

If your internet went out overnight, you weren't alone. There was a Verizon internet outage throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and it looks like our area was one of the hardest hit.According to Down Detector, reports of outages spiked between midnight and 2 a.m. Verizon Support has been responding to complaints on social media and apologizing for …

Philadelphia City Council begins hearings today on the 76ers’ proposed Center City arena. Groups against the arena are gathering outside City Hall. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live.

KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese break down highlights from Nick Sirianni's Monday afternoon video conference following their win over the Cowboys. Dave and Merrill discuss turnover differential, the five-game winning streak, Jordan Mailata's status, and Washington offensive coordinator K…

SEPTA is proposing two steep fare increases by New Year’s Day and deep service cuts next year to fill its $153 million budget gap. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.

Public hearings begin today on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposal to build a new arena on Market Street in Center City. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

Preparations are underway to tow the SS United States from a pier in South Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama later this week, where it will be prepared to become the world's largest artificial reef. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports people are already saying farewell to the iconic vessel that was part of the Philadelphia landscape for nearly 30 y…

Yoga is emerging as a valuable treatment for back pain, but some patients are in too much pain to attend sessions in person. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough shares this alternative.

Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman in a wheelchair on City Avenue. Investigators released surveillance images of the man they’re looking for. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: Lower Merion Township Police Department)

Two treasure hunters went magnet-fishing in the Cooper River over the weekend hoping to pull up some valuable metals. Instead, they found an explosive.KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has the details.(photo credit: Camden County)

Northeast Philly Democratic state Senator Jimmy Dillon has conceded his race to Republican Joe Picozzi. While Republicans do pick up a Senate seat in Philadelphia for the first time in years, the party breakdown of each chamber in the general assembly will remain the same, as we hear from KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.(photo credit: Nathan …

All the races have been called in last Tuesday’s election, but Philadelphia City Commissioners continue to count thousands of provisional ballots and are still working to verify ID for hundreds of mail ballots. Here's KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb with the details.(photo credit: Getty Images)…

Veterans and their artwork are being celebrated in South Jersey. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details.Image credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio

Philadelphia police shot and killed an armed man Sunday night who was involved in a domestic incident, a carjacking and a car chase, officials said. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram chats with the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his instant reaction after the Birds beat the Cowboys 34-6.

Police in Lower Merion Township are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in a wheelchair early Monday morning. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports live from the scene on City Avenue. (Photo credit: NBC10)

A woman in Camden was found dead overnight in a house fire. Camden fire officials say crews were called to the scene on Kaighns Avenue near Haddon Avenue around 1:45 this morning and found a small fire and the deceased victim. Fire Chief Jesse Flax says it's still early on in their investigation, but they believe she died from smoke inhalation. The…

Two more people, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with shots that were fired at a school bus in Coatesville last month.The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Sunday the arrests of 17-year-old Gabriel Johnson and 20-year Jose Medina, both from Coatesville.They each face a number of charges, including attempt…

New Jersey looked more like a swing state this year than a Democratic stronghold, as Donald Trump performed better than any Republican candidate in the last 30 years. So, how did this happen? KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty gets insights from a political analyst. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)…

We got some much needed rain in our area overnight. We've been in a drought for over a month, which has helped fuel wildfires in New Jersey and Reading, Pennsylvania.Accuweather senior meteorologist Bob Larson says this rain should give some relief to crews battling the fires. And while the record-breaking dry spell came to an end, Larson says it w…

As the weather gets colder, the risk of pneumonia increases. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has new vaccine recommendations to protect those at risk.

A SEPTA police officer was arrested last week by the FBI on charges he was distributing child pornography online. 43-year-old Brian Zenszer, a 17-year vet of the SEPTA police force, was taken into custody on Wednesday.An affidavit supporting his arrest warrant details how authorities tied Zenzser to two separate accounts on the messaging platform K…

President Joe Biden says he will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the Oval Office Wednesday.Trump says he has a lot to do on his first day back in office. His list includes starting up the mass deportation of migrants, rolling back Biden administration policies on education, reshaping the federal government by firing potentially thousands …

The 10th annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade is underway on the Ben Franklin Parkway. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo is where the action is and has the story.Image credit:Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio

SEPTA's largest workers union resumed contract talks with the transit agency this morning. While SEPTA has said it wants to be able to offer wage increases in a new contract, the union says it has seen no evidence of that at the bargaining table. The contract expired Thursday night for the union representing five-thousand drivers, cashiers and main…

If you're getting up this morning seeing smoky, hazy skies -- it's likely from the wildfires in the tri-state area.Gloucester County officials say there have been an influx of 911 calls because of carbon monoxide alarms going off from residents opening their windows.Authorities in New Jersey say they've arrested a man in connection with the wildfir…

The 2024 general election is over, and the people have spoken. But what have we learned? KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane has a commentary and some advice.Image credit: Logan Riely/Getty Images

It’s the opening weekend of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, and this year’s theme is “Reflection.” Reflection on the evolution of the community and what’s to come.KYW’s Nigel Thompson did a little of his own reflection when he stopped by on Saturday to catch some films.Image credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio…

Police have arrested a man they accuse of raping a 15-year-old girl in Center City earlier this month. KYW’s Nigel Thompson has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)

Melody Rivera, 29, was reported missing on Nov. 1. Her family said they looked for her for six days before police found her body in a shallow grave in a part of Champions Park Playground in Fox Chase Thursday afternoon.As KYW’s Nigel Thompson tells us, police are now looking for her ex-boyfriend as a person of interest.(photo credit: NBC10)…

This weekend, the Museum of the American Revolution is taking patrons back 247 years to show them what it was like when the British occupied Philadelphia. KYW’s Vik Raghupathi has more.(photo credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)

The lack of significant rainfall in our region has been harsh on plants — not just outside ones, but inside ones too. KYW's Justin Udo tells us more. (photo credit: Getty Images)

Need to take a mental health break? The Wissahickon Trails welcomes nature lovers, students and people of all backgrounds to explore and interact with the outdoors and science. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(Photo credit: UCG / Getty Images Contributor

It’s not just the injuries and losses. Joel Embiid’s recent locker room altercation with The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Marcus Hayes added to the 76ers’ messy start to the season. KYW Newsradio’s Dave Uram checks in to explain what happened between the superstar and columnist, and what fans should expect from Embiid and the team once he returns from h…

Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day, and an art institution in Moorestown, NJ is acknowledging the day with a display of art made by veterans. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tells us about the United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition at The Perkins Center for The Arts.Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday …

This week’s election showed a shift to the right across the country, even in New Jersey. While the results did favor Democrats - both Representative Andy Kim for the Senate and Vice President Harris for President - the margins weren’t as wide as expected. Is the blue state starting to turn red? What could this mean for the gubernatorial race next y…