Prosecutors say Rodney Watkins, founder of youth skateboarding club Powerfulnailya, groomed and sexually abused children who trusted him to teach them skateboarding. But instead of “teaching them tricks, he tricked them.” KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

The area around Philadelphia is well-known for its richness of public gardens, including many historic ones, but the region is also home to an impressive roster of distinctive private landscapes—from formal 19th century European-style estates to mid-century modern residences and contemporary... Read More ›…

A 21-year-old man accused of dragging a Philadelphia police officer 200 feet with his Tesla last summer pleaded guilty to a slew of charges Friday. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)Autor: Audacy

Gov. Josh Shapiro says his proposed budget includes money for community programs that can curb gun violence. KYW's Mike DeNardo was in West Kensington Friday afternoon where Shapiro discussed the $37.5 million program increase. (Photo credit: Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio)Autor: Audacy

Victims of violent crime in Philadelphia and District Attorney Larry Krasner's law and order policies were the focus of a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in the city Friday. KYW’s John McDevitt reports. (Photo credit: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office)Autor: Audacy

Philadelphia Sports is more than just the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, Flyers and Union. It's a community of fans with undying support for them. And for 36-year-old Zach Devlin of Willow Grove, it’s like being in a therapy session. KYW's Dave Uram sat down with Zach, the station's Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week. (Photo courtesy of Zach Devlin)…

There will be lots of singing and dancing at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia next month, but there will also be discussions about civic engagement. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams explains. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

At Carver High School of Engineering and Science in North Philadelphia, about a quarter of the student body is involved in robotics. But thanks to a $775,000 grant from Google’s philanthropy arm, robotics programs can expand to include Carver's seventh and eighth graders. KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo has the details. (Photo credit: Mike DeNa…

Ocean County prosecutors argue that 6-year-old Corey Micciolo died from blunt force trauma he suffered when 31-year-old Christopher Gregor forced him to run on a treadmill in March 2021. The workout was captured on surveillance video, which shows Gregor continually increasing the treadmill’s speed, causing his son to fall off it face-first about si…

The Jenkintown urgent care employee accused of posing as a nurse and sexually assaulting 11 women has waived his preliminary hearing. His lawyer says he’s accepting responsibility and is working toward redemption. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports (Photo credit: Abington Township Police Department)…

Billie Jean King is getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. She'll appear on a Wheaties box. The cereal maker says the orange packages with King on the cover will be available at stores across the country later this month. King was a driving force behind the creation of the women’s professional tennis tour, equal prize money for women and men…

Sport climbing is returning to the Olympics this summer after debuting in Tokyo, and the competition is being revamped. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon went to a local rock climbing gym to see what climbers think of the event. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

Lincoln University will honor the late lieutenant governor of New Jersey, Sheila Oliver, with a scholarship in her name. Oliver died last August. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo credit: NJ Governor's Office via Flickr)Autor: Audacy

The Broad Street Run is this Sunday. Among them will be hundreds of students from 50 Philadelphia schools who are in a program that pairs mentoring and long-distance running to help young people succeed in life. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt caught up with runners from Science Leadership Academy in Fairmount who have been training for months.…

Crews have found the body of the kayaker who went missing in the Schuylkill River in Upper Merion Township earlier this week. The kayaker, believed to be a retired West Norriton man, was in the river near the Upper Merion Boathouse along Water Street Monday evening when he went missing. Authorities found his kayak and his RAV 4 on Tuesday and spent…

The Sixers' season ended last night with a 118-115 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from South Philly with fan reaction. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

Loneliness can impact a person’s health and well-being, and one group is particularly vulnerable: teens. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more.Autor: Audacy

Round-trip airfare may not be the best deal anymore. Many different airlines, especially low-cost carriers, offer reasonable one-way fares. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

One of the country's most storied musical instrument retailers is closing its stores. Sam Ash announced today that it will "begin store closing sales," and a message on its website says all sales are final starting today. Last month, Sam Ash closed its flagship in Manhattan. No date has been given for when all the stores are expected to close. The …

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Legislation that would make it a crime to use tracking devices like Apple Airtags to stalk someone has passed the Pennsylvania House and is on its way to the State Senate. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. 📸: Getty ImagesAutor: Audacy

City Council is firing the latest salvo in the power struggle with the mayor over how school board members are selected. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioAutor: Audacy

Abducted in 2006, Shamari Taylor was found dead in a shallow grave under a charter school parking lot in 2018. Little was known since then, but now the U.S. attorney has announced federal charges against five men involved in his kidnapping and death. As KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, the elaborate plot includes three oth…

Just minutes before tip-off at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night, fans hope the Sixers can ride the momentum of Tuesday night's huge win in New York as they look to even things up in Game 6 of their series with the Knicks. KYW's Nigel Thompson has more from Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia. 📸: Nigel Thompson/KYW Newsradio…

The Philadelphia 76ers return to Wells Fargo Center tonight for a 9 p.m. tip off in Game Six of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. Sixers trail three games to two but they come in fresh off that incredible game five win in overtime at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. KYW's Matt Lyon joins us with the …

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A new, quarter million dollar high-tech forensics lab at Neumann University is helping students get a more hands-on education and local law enforcement get tools they need to solve crimes. As KYW Newsradio's Justin udo tells us, it’s part of a partnership between the University, The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, and Aston police…that’…

A Philadelphia police officer shoots and kill a dog… after a man in West Philadelphia is mauled by a pack of four dogs. A video circulating on social media shows the dogs on the attack. The officer who pulled the trigger was flagged down by witnesses. Here's KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson. (Photo: David Aparicio/Getty Ima…

People considering a career in teaching now have an online resource to help them find the right job. We get the story from KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.Autor: Audacy

Jewish students, faculty and alumni at Penn delivered a petition to the interim president’s office, urging him to end the pro-Palestinian encampment, which has now been in place for a week. After that, there were dueling demonstrations in the heart of campus. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez was there.Autor: Audacy

More than 20 million-dollars in federal infrastructure money is coming to Pennsylvania -- and a lot of that is staying right here in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from Wissahickon Valley Park.Autor: Audacy

Thieves in New Castle County, Delaware are using GPS tracking devices to trace and steal expensive cars, police warned. Investigators said it only takes a few seconds for criminals to put the small, magnetic black boxes underneath high-end cars that are parked in public areas. Then, they track the car to the driver’s home. Among the vehicles target…

The Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would allow pre-canvassing of mail-in ballots, addressing what all southeastern county officials have considered one of the easiest election fixes. But, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert, the bill passed the state House on party lines and is expected to stall out in the Senat…

A pilot composting program in Delaware County has diverted thousands of pounds of garbage from a landfill. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us officials want to expand the program. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

Teenagers in Camden can get a jumpstart on their careers and make some cash this summer: The city is looking for interns. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.Autor: Audacy

You can't bring guns and weapons in airports or on your flights here in the U.S. But sometimes people forget or say they didn't know, and end up getting into serious trouble. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses the alarming trend. (Photo credit: TSA)Autor: Audacy

Residents and fellows at Penn Medicine rallied Wednesday afternoon as they called for better wages for the hospital’s front-line workers. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin spoke with doctors there.Autor: Audacy

Families of fallen Philadelphia police and firefighters gathered in Franklin Square Park Wednesday afternoon as city officials honored their loved ones — with a special tribute to the newest name on the Living Flame Memorial: Sgt. Richard Mendez. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson was there.…

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The encampment at Penn has now been up for a week. The pro-Palestinian protesters refuse to leave until the university agrees to their demands. Tensions have been rising as the protest continues. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the story from Penn.Autor: Audacy

After Philly managed only a dubious home-court advantage during Games 3 and 4, the Sixers hope Knicks fans stay away tonight. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more ahead of the 76ers' must-win Game 6. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

When you're sitting in coach in a row with three seats, who gets which armrests? Believe it or not, there's an appropriate armrest etiquette and a pretty simple solution. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Autor: Audacy

Four years after the first cases of long COVID-19, there still isn’t a cure. KYW Medical Editor Brian McDonough has more on the costs of contracting the illness.Autor: Audacy

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Restoration plans for a historic North Philly landmark are one step closer to being a reality. Legislation that would help rebuild the New Freedom Theatre has passed in the Pennsylvania House. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports. 📸: Office of the GovernorAutor: Audacy

A Bucks County man is charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from a parked car while the owner of the vehicle was inside a Bensalem gas station. Authorities say 43-year-old Christopher Plytas broke the back seat window of the victim's 2017 Tesla and stole a box of cash that was inside. The car owner runs a gaming machine company and, according to po…

A popular cheesesteak shop on South Street reopens after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. KYW’s John McDevitt was there when the door opened at 4 p.m. 📸: John McDevitt/KYW NewsradioAutor: Audacy

Mayor Parker’s school board is officially seated. New members and several holdovers took the oath of office this morning at City Hall. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: (Mike DeNardo/KYW Newsradio) Superintendent Tony Watlington and School Board member Joyce WilkersonAutor: Audacy

A Philadelphia man is facing serious charges, accused of making more than 30 illegal gun purchases and trying to hire a hitman to kill someone. Here's KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo. 📸: Pa. Attorney General's OfficeAutor: Audacy