Millions of women are the victims of violence every year. This includes random attacks out in public, but also violence instigated by someone a woman knows or even an intimate partner. Barbara Jordan is a personal safety expert and the founder of the organization Always BEV. We spoke with Jordan about her organization and the tragedy that led to it…

Police identified the pedestrian who was hit by a car and killed by Penn’s campus Wednesday morning. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti has the latest from investigators.Audacy による

A man wanted out of Harrisburg for a shooting was taken into custody in our region. U.S. marshals arrested 47-year-old Shawn Jason near Philadelphia International Airport. Jason is accused of shooting three people after an argument, including a 4-year-old. He was also charged with armed robbery by the Abington Township Police Department from an inc…

A man was killed and two others -- including a teenager -- were hurt in a triple shooting in Kensington. Police say it happened a little after 5 p.m. Wednesday, not far from Kensington Avenue. They say three people, ages 22, 34 and 16, were all shot and taken to the hospital. The 22-year-old man was pronounced dead. The other two are expected to re…

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. (Photo by Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty Images)Audacy による

Multiple people were killed when a car being chased by Pennsylvania State Police crashed in Delaware County. It happened near Route 322 and Chichester Avenue in Boothwyn around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers have not confirmed what prompted the chase, but authorities on police radio said they were in pursuit of a red Ford Taurus with tinted windows …

A group of students at Swarthmore College are camping out in the middle of campus as part of a pro-Palestinian protest like the ones that have taken over Columbia, Yale and other schools around the country. The students are demanding that Swarthmore cut any financial ties with Israel and divest from businesses aiding in the war between Israel and H…

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation is trying to keep the dream of home ownership within reach of Philadelphia’s working class through a program for first-time buyers. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy による

A sobering new report on the air that we breathe: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the U.S. saw a record number of days between 2020 and 2022 with very unhealthy or hazardous air. That's according to a new report from the American Lung Association. It also found that climate change, which is fueling wildfires…

Are airlines weighing your bags correctly? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has a tip to avoid hefty fees. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy による

The Biden administration issued a new rule requiring airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled flights and disclosing baggage and cancellation fees. The Department of Transportation says this is part of a broad attack on "junk fees." CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)…

It's a busy night for Philadelphia sports. The Sixers host the Knicks for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, badly needing a win after falling behind 2-0. Tonight is also the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. As of now, the Eagles have the 22nd pick. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram breaks it all down. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)…

For the second time in a matter of weeks, Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center are off the job and on the picket line. They’re striking ahead of tonight’s Sixers home playoff game. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the story from South Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Kristianna Brown/Unite Here)Audacy による

The COVID-19 pandemic helped put vaccines at the forefront of many people’s minds, and vaccination became a topic of interest and debate in politics and social media. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough takes a look at where things stand now.Audacy による

A wildfire is burning in Wharton State Forest at the border of Camden and Burlington counties. New Jersey forest fire officials say so far, it’s covering 300 acres and is 40% contained in Waterford and Shamong Townships. Jackson Road is closed near Atsion Road. Crews are doing controlled burns in strategic locations to prevent the fire from spreadi…

A North Jersey congressman, Donald Payne Jr, has died after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Governor Phil Murphy and his wife Tammy issued a statement expressing sadness over the passing of their friend. Payne represented the 10th legislative district covering Newark and surrounding areas in Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. Payne was …

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The legislation also includes a provision that gives TikTok's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn’t, TikTok will be banned. KYW’s John McD…

It’s an eye-opening STEM experience for some Delaware County teens working to map out their future. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo explains, it’s presenting opportunities many did not know they had.Audacy による

Students at a Philly vocational high school got to look behind the pinstripes today, at the jobs that keep Citizens Bank Park operating. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioAudacy による

The Please Touch Museum is planning a Children's World Fair in 2026. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports. (Photo: RockingStock/Getty Images)Audacy による

President Joe Biden signed into law this morning measures to provide aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. There is also a provision that gives TikTok's Chinese owned parent company 'ByteDance' nine months to sell the company. If it doesn’t, TikTok will be banned. A threat to national security is among the U.S. government's concerns. TikTok says it wi…

Philadelphia police officers are practicing their jump shots in preparation for a basketball tournament with the community. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo: matimix/Getty Images)Audacy による

The New Jersey Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a civil rights complaint against Rutgers University, alleging an ongoing pattern of anti-Palestinian bigotry since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.Audacy による

A Voorhees man has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in a fatal crash earlier this month.Audacy による

In the race for auditor general, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta won the Democratic primary. He will face Republican incumbent Timothy DeFoor. Democrat Erin McClelland will face Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity in the race for treasurer. In the races for U.S. House, all three incumbents facing primary challenges won their races. That includes Bucks C…

The stage is set for the Pennsylvania attorney general race as two candidates with ties to York County won their parties’ nominations. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports.Audacy による

Philadelphia police said a driver struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing the street in University City Wednesday morning, then fled the scene. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports.Audacy による

The U.S. hasn't seen a brand-new airport in nearly 30 years, but several new airports have opened around the rest of the world. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)Audacy による

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey has been rewarded for his work ethic: He was named the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Audacy による

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June. A Moscow court rejected his appeal that sought to end his pretrial detention. The 32-year-old U.S. citizen, detained in March of last year while on a reporting trip, has spent over a year behind bars. Last month, his arrest was extended u…

A 17-year-old delivery worker was shot while driving his motorized scooter in South Philadelphia early Wednesday, police said. The victim was being chased by a group on dirt bikes that tried to rob him. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.Audacy による

We are heading into the teeth of springtime allergy season. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough says those annoying allergy symptoms are our bodies trying to protect us.Audacy による

A Philadelphia police officer broke up one dog attacking another, but as KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti tells us, the officer at one point fired her weapon and now is on administrative duty, as per protocol. 📸: Getty ImagesAudacy による

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have opponents on the primary ballot, even though those opponents have officially dropped out of their races. Could we see a protest vote? Let's head to the polls and check in live with Matt Coughlin has been speaking with voters today. 📸: Getty ImagesAudacy による

In our not too distant past, it was unclear whether President Joe Biden would seek a second term, and Republicans were lining up for a chance of becoming the party's new standard bearer, ready to deliver a real challenge to former President Donald Trump. However, the torch would not be passed — not for Democrats, to whom America's oldest sitting pr…

There were a number of events in Philadelphia to mark UNESCO’s World Book Day on Tuesday — but no one celebrated quite like two West Philly entrepreneurs, who dropped a book on their quest to bring the art of tufting to the world. KYW's Nigel Thompson was at a bookstore in Chestnut Hill, where the release party was held. (Photo credit: Nigel Thomps…

A year after his unsuccessful run for mayor of Philadelphia, Democrat Amen Brown is up against two challengers, Sajda Blackwell and Cass Green, in Tuesday's primary, as he tries to hold on to his West Philadelphia-based seat in the Pennsylvania House. KYW's Shara Dae Howard joins us live from West Philly where she's been talking to voters. 📷: Shara…

As Republicans and Democrats go to the polls in Pennsylvania Tuesday, more than 1 million voters statewide will be shut out of the process because they’re not registered with a major party. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports Pennsylvania is one of only 10 states that still restrict participation in primaries (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

Today is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. What's most important to you? KYW’s Hadas Kuznits spoke to voters in Montgomery County, who named mostly national issues. ✔ Abortion ✔ Voter rights ✔ Wanting to make sure that my kids will have a chance to vote ✔ A woman's ability to choose her reproductive health ✔ Climate change ✔ Homelessness (📸: Ha…

"I think it's one of our God-given rights, so therefore, we should use it. We can't criticize if we don't do something about it." This voter from Lower Merion says she has not missed one election in 50 years. What morivates her to vote? "Education for all, education for the poor, health for the poor. Homelessness is another big issue that needs to …

Philadelphia’s nomadic intercity bus terminal could move again by the end of the summer, according to a neighborhood group. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.Audacy による

Learning loss from the pandemic has affected children all over the world, with greater impacts felt in low income neighborhoods. A nonprofit in Camden says students there are back to and even beyond pre-pandemic levels. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo: GlobalStock/Getty Images)…

About 30 parents and students rallied outside the North Penn School District Educational Services Center in Lansdale on Tuesday, calling on top district administrators to step down after they say school officials failed to prevent last week’s brutal lunchroom assault. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more.…

Mastery Charter Schools, the area’s largest charter school network, is bumping up starting teacher salaries in an effort to cope with a national teacher shortage. KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo reports.Audacy による

Endometriosis is a common condition in women that can cause severe pain and impact fertility. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has ways to treat this issue.Audacy による

It's primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more on one of the biggest races to watch. (Photo by Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images)Audacy による

A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting outside a bar in Olney Monday night. It happened around 11:30 p.m. near North Fifth Street and West Tabor Road. When police arrived, they found a 33-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his body. He was taken to the hospital, where he died. Chief Inspector Scott Small said the man may have fired…

Let's face it: It's getting more cramped in coach, not just in terms of the width of your seat, but the space between the seat in front of you and your knees. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg shares the airlines with the tightest seats. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Audacy による

What in the world happened at the end of that Sixers game last night? KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram breaks down the 76ers' loss and grievance against the officiating. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)Audacy による