• Report finds downtown alleyways could contribute a lot more to Philly’s ambience and prosperity
    Jul 12 2025
    Long before the Philadelphia city workers strike, the smell of garbage was a familiar companion to anyone who walks through the city’s alleyways. The Center City District has taken stock of alleys within its purview and released a report on them. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more. (photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW)
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  • 'Everything that a community could want': Borski Park opens in Bridesburg
    Jul 12 2025
    The new Borski Park is now open along the riverfront in Bridesburg. Dedication ceremonies were held Friday morning, as we hear from KYW's Mike DeNardo. (photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW)
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  • Woman wanted for pushing 81-year-old, stealing $100 from her purse in Center City
    Jul 12 2025
    Philadelphia police are searching for the woman who robbed an 81-year-old woman in Center City last month. (photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)
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  • New Golden Age Coalition: Working to combat hate in Philadelphia
    Jul 11 2025
    A joint partnership between the Jewish and Black communities in Philadelphia is focused on combating hate. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us more about the New Golden Age Coalition. (photo credit: Getty Images)
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  • Here's who to contact during Pa.'s statewide 911 outage
    Jul 11 2025
    The alert came across cellphones around 3:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities are still sorting out what is happening throughout the state. If you are in a smaller township or area, you should be able to get through to officers by calling your local police departments directly. KYW's Nigel Thompson is live with the details.
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  • Girl injured while playing with fireworks in Brewerytown
    Jul 11 2025
    A young girl was injured while playing with fireworks in the city’s Brewerytown neighborhood. It happened Thursday afternoon along Bailey Street near Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The 11-year-old had injuries to her torso and is expected to fully recover. Philadelphia police say they are investigating the incident. (photo credit: Getty Images)
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  • 16-year-old facing murder charges in shooting of Mayfair teen
    Jul 11 2025
    On July 3, Rasheid Lynch, 15, was found in a driveway near Revere and Robbins streets with gunshot wounds to his chest, shoulder and lower back. Police say his body was dumped there around 6 p.m. KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has the update. (photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)
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  • Severe storm damages Bucks County sanctuary, displaces several cats
    Jul 11 2025
    A Bucks County cat sanctuary is picking up the pieces after an intense storm this week caused severe damage, allowing several of the cats to escape. KYW's Conner Barkon reports repairs are being funded by donations from the community. (photo courtesy of the Bridge Clinic)
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