A crowd-funded movie 20 years in the making that is both a love letter to Delaware County and an analysis of everyone’s complicated relationship with their hometowns premieres this weekend at the Media Theatre. KYW’s Nigel Thompson tells us more about "Delco: The Movie."(Photo credit: Mitch Donaberger)…

A viral phenomenon out of New York City has now arrived in Boston. WBZ's Madison Rogers has the story.Autor: WBZ-AM

The Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok by Sunday or face a ban in the US, The Chicago Dogs baseball team may be in their off-season - but it's anything but quiet in their offices at this time of year and checking back in with the man who took over a beloved toy store in 2016 -preserving its tradition a…

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a rise in flu, RSV & COVID-19 hospitalizations over the holiday break. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits with Dr. Whitney Lyn & Dr. Sharon Welbel on the cold weather causing a surge in raspatory illnesses and more.

Some tips on why you should get a jump on ordering your seeds early!

Instead of zipping down Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia public school students might instead find themselves zooming into virtual classrooms in the event inclement weather interrupts in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. And if you ever wondered what atmospheric conditions trigger a polar vortex the likes of which hit the region …

It took a Delaware County jury about an hour Friday to reach the not-guilty verdict, acquitting David Zandstra of all charges, including murder and kidnapping, related to the disappearance of Gretchen Harrington nearly 50 years ago. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Delaware County District Attorney's Office)…

The Supreme Court upheld a law Friday that would ban TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent company. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt spoke with a South Jersey man who has 3 million followers on the app.(photo credit: Getty Images)

Philly basketball legend Dawn Staley is now the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball after receiving a contract extension from the University of South Carolina.(Photo credit: Sean Rayford/Stringer-Getty Images)

A Newburyport city councilor's proposal surrounding the downtown area's brick sidewalks has some residents pretty unhappy. WBZ's Kendall Buhl explains.Autor: WBZ-AM

Philadelphia city employees gathered at the Eagle in Macy’s Friday as part of a city governmentwide challenge to show off their Eagles spirit. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the Center City District is also stoking the fandom with a mini football field on Dilworth Plaza.(photo credit: Pat Loeb)…

Twenty-five people are charged in connection with a credit card skimming operation that spanned five states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.(photo credit: Getty Images)

PennDOT is watching Sunday's weather forecast as it puts together its game plan for snow. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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TikTok users have mixed feelings about a potential ban of the popular, yet controversial, social media app. WBZ's James Rojas has more.Autor: WBZ-AM

The flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are running rampant to start the year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, according to CDC data. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson spoke with KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough, who explained why the uptick is happening and how to stay safe.

"The Anonymous Lover" is Opera Philadelphia’s first show of the season, and it begins Jan. 31. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has the story. (Photo credit: Nile Scott Studios)

It's a Divisional Round Weekend Football Friday in the Delaware Valley with the Eagles hosting the Rams Sunday at 3pm. KYW's Dave Uram chats with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese to get his three keys to the Birds defeating Los Angeles.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small has pleaded not guilty to witness tampering in the child abuse case against him. Small appeared in court Thursday morning, where he denied claims that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury. The mayor and his wife, La’Quetta, Atlantic City’s school superintendent, are accused of physically…

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Police are warning people in Delaware and Chester counties to watch out for thieves who have been breaking into homes through backyards.Police in Upper Providence Township said the same group has hit at least three homes in the last year.They said the criminals park several blocks away from their targets. They walk through wooded areas and then sne…

A Collingdale, Delaware County police officer resigned on Thursday just days after he was sworn in, another blow to the borough police department that has been in desperate need of more officers. The ex-officer is facing new charges in connection with a road rage incident from 2023. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more. (Photo credit: NBC10)…

Police arrested a 25-year-old man on Thursday in connection with a deadly shooting last week in Norristown, but they are still searching for a second suspect. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson reports.

Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was honored for winning the battle of his life. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association presented the 81-year-old with its Most Courageous Sportsperson of the Year Award. Manuel overcame a stroke that he suffered in September 2023. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)…

A new study looked at more than 166,000 movies and tracked whether murderous verbs were used in dialogue. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at how entertainment violence is on the rise.

Surrealist filmmaker David Lynch, the acclaimed director who had been battling emphysema, has died at 78. Lynch was known for his dark, dreamlike works including “Mulholland Drive” and the hit TV series “Twin Peaks.”As KYW’s Andre Bennett reports, much of that atmosphere was inspired by his time here in Philadelphia.Image credit: "Eraserhead" poste…

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As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, Chester just completed their first-ever city wide survey to learn the condition of every single property.(photo credit: Tim Jimenez/KYW Newsradio)

A Cape May County elementary school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a former student over the course of four years -- and having his baby. Authorities also say the victim was living at the suspect’s house. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us the investigation began after a Facebook post by the victim’s dad.Image credit: Gett…

Tips on being prepared for home buying season, one of New York's most popular pizza restaurants is opening a location in Chicago and content creators look at the possibility of a future without TikTok.

SEPTA says it has seen the largest one-year drop in serious crime since the transit police were founded in 1981.KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has the details.Image credit: KYW Newsadio, file

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society unveiled a first look of the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show, coming to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in March. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports.

State and local fire officials are urging residents who are participating in open burning season to stay vigilant and safe. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Autor: WBZ-AM

A 51-year-old man is in custody following Wednesday’s deadly shooting in a Bensalem motel that prompted a frantic search of dozens of hotel rooms in the area of Street Road and Route 1. As that search was going on in Bucks County, officials said the suspect was in a violent standoff with police in Trenton. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim …

The rate of deaths from cancer has fallen 34% over the last 30 years, according to the American Cancer Society's annual report. But cancer rates among middle-aged women and young people are on the rise. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more.

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In his farewell speech from the Oval Office, President Biden warned of a "dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people." Biden also touted his achievements like the bipartisan infrastructure law, but said it would "take time to feel the full impact of what we've done together." KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi spoke wit…

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Police are asking people to keep off the ice after responding to a false report of someone falling through the Charles Wednesday. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Autor: WBZ-AM

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A new FDA proposal would limit the amount of nicotine in cigarette and tobacco products, aiming to help Americans quit smoking and prevent younger generation from starting. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.Autor: WBZ-AM

On this Thursday edition of KYW Newsradio's "Minute with Merrill," Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss Nick Sirianni's Wednesdays press conference, as well as why the Rams are not to be taken for granted.

Chestnut Hill residents and business owners made their frustrations about pedestrian safety known to city officials Wednesday night. Dozens gathered at Jenks Academy for Arts and Sciences to share their concerns about the crosswalks on Germantown Avenue that are in bad shape and, in many cases, barely visible. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (…

A South Jersey teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting a student over the course of four years, starting when that child was in the fifth grade.

A 22-year-old man has been charged after he struck a cop with his car and fled. Another officer fired a gunshot into his passenger side window. Police say he was being chased by police hours earlier following an illegal car meetup on City Avenue. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi has more.

A growing number of physicians are prescribing exercise as a treatment for depression. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at a new study.

The foul-mouthed Eagles fan who berated a couple of Packers fans at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday has been fired from his job since a video of the incident went viral. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports. (Image credit: Alexander Basara/X)

Two men pleaded guilty no Wednesday to murder and racketeering charges about five years after a Philadelphia Police Department sergeant was killed during a raid in Frankford.KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi reports.Image credit: Philadelphia Police Department

Speaking from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power Monday to President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation to deliver stark warnings about an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of d…

A Philadelphia man will spend at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to the illegal purchase of nearly two dozen guns, several of which were recovered from crime scenes.Photo Credit: Getty Images