President Biden will speak about gun control on Tuesday at a conference for the gun safety group "Everytown." Democrats see openings created by hardline positions of the gun lobby and former President Donald Trump. On Friday, Vice President Harris said, “It is a false choice to suggest that you have to be in favor of the Second Amendment or you wan…

Studies show that Weather is the most important element in newscast, that's why a TV station's metorologist appears five times in a single every hour. After KIRO Newsradio's Matt Markovich felt rain when it was predicted to be dry, he wanted to know more about what exactly IS a weather forecast

Father's Day is Sunday - a time for retailers to cash in, checking out an electric vehicle - by renting one and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.Par Audacy

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WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore welcomes Fred Tsao, the Senior Policy Counsel at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, to discuss President Biden's recent order that could temporarily halt new arrivals at the border.Par Audacy

A spotlight onto roses & why you should add them to your garden!Par Audacy

Rage, confusion, grief - saddled with heavy emotions, where do University of the Arts students and staff go now? What steps are being taken to ensure the stories of local Holocaust survivors get passed down to future generations? Why did the Free Library of Philadelphia send out an email saying their beloved Author Events series was cancelled...and…

On today's episode of On The Mark callers discussed the "10-10-10 Rule" and the importance of researching facts to learn the truth to vote for the right reasons. And, would Trump getting back into the White House end the wars? Also, Student Loan Forgiveness and the National Debt.

A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition and two others are injured after a driver lost control of his car and struck another in the city’s Holmesburg neighborhood.Par Audacy

The approach doctors are taking to diagnosing, treating and identifying addiction is changing. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.Par Audacy

A man chased and killed another man inside a takeout restaurant in Kensington Monday night, according to investigators. Around 11 p.m. near F and East Ontario streets, police said the shooter pulled up to the restaurant in a red SUV — possibly a Kia — and chased the victim inside while shooting. Chief Inspector Scott Small said the whole incident w…

The Library of Congress wants more visitors. It hopes a new exhibit featuring Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln will help draw people in. It's called “Collecting Memories” and it opens to the public on June 13. It shows off items like 15th-century-illustrated Hebrew religious texts, the contents of President Abraham Lincoln’s pockets when he was assa…

Americans are on the move, and it's all about the cost of living. In more than half of America's largest cities, wages have not kept pace with soaring real estate values. So, where are people going? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Par Audacy

Sen. John Fetterman says he and his wife are "great" after a fender bender over the weekend. He offered his gratitude while clutching a bag of frozen peas to his bruised shoulder in a video posted on X. (Photo by Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)Par Audacy

The Phillies are in Boston to begin the week for three games at Fenway Park. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)Par Audacy

Philly police are looking for a group of dirt bikers that rolled up to Kensington, fired dozens of shots, and killed a man. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live with the details. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)Par Audacy

Cherry Hill police conducted a retail theft initiative on May 21 and 22. They say it helped them arrest 38 people and recover tens of thousands of stolen merchandise. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Par Audacy

Officials say 72-year-old Dennis Gaudette used a dead person’s identity in March 2009 to apply for and receive Social Security and Medicaid benefits. From 2009-2023, Gaudette received nearly $44,000 in Social Security Retirement Income Benefits and more than $85,300 in Supplemental Security Income benefits. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

Musicians will have a chance to cut a record with professional producers while also giving back to their community thanks to a program at the Community College of Philadelphia. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details. (Photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)Par Audacy

Police are searching for suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month in the city's Logan neighborhood. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)Par Audacy

Police are looking to track down a group of males they say broke into several cars in the city’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood between May 27 and 30.Par Audacy

Artisans from China have been hard at work for about a month in Franklin Square creating handmade silk sculptures for the 6th Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival taking place next week inside the park near 6th and Race Streets. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt watched as the head of giant dragon lantern was installed. 📸: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio…

Police officials say they’ll deploy all 75 officers graduating from the Police Academy next week to Kensington for stepped-up enforcement. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb tells us it's part of the Police Department's effort to reclaim Kensington from open drug dealing, crime, and violence. (Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)…

Under a subway stop for the El, and right in front of a group of businesses at 60th Street near Market, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore says a 19-year-old and 21-year-old were followed Monday as they walked north on 60th Street and were shot multiple times by two armed suspects. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. (Photo cr…

A 37-year-old Montgomery County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he admitted in court Monday to breaking into his estranged wife’s Wyndmoor home and stabbing her repeatedly. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert was there. (Photo credit: Jim Melwert)Par Audacy

Protesters marched into the Media courthouse Monday calling for justice for the animals brutally tortured and killed by an Upper Darby woman in her kitchen earlier this year. KYW's Justin Udo tells us the woman was supposed to appear in court today but a judge granted a continuance until July 8. (Photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio)…

A Philadelphia man will spend up to three decades behind bars after admitting in court today to killing journalist Josh Kruger last fall. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo is at the Criminal Justice Center. 📸: Philadelphia Police DepartmentPar Audacy

Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 vehicles in the United States over a software malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the malfunction could result in the anti-lock brake system control module disabling the electronic stability control system, which can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain 202…

KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane reports that changes are developing in important campaign strategy. These happenings come from insiders in both the Joe Biden and Donald Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania. First, former President Trump has made a switch. You might say he's put a stamp on it. After spending over three years blaming mail-in voting for…

Police are searching for the gunmen who shot and killed a man in West Philadelphia in a suspected drive-by shooting. Around 11:20 Sunday night, police responded to a call of a person with a gun at 51st and Market streets. There, officers found a 23-year-old man with several gunshot wounds to his head and body. He was taken to the hospital, where he…

A new health center in an underserved area of Northeast Philadelphia is expected to get the green light this week. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports City Council will vote on a zoning change that will clear the way for the project.Par Audacy

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In today's commentary Dave Ross takes a look at the daily high that drivers are seeing on our toll roads. But he asks the question, why should we tell people what to do with their money?

A boy died after he was pulled out of the Frankford Creek in Northeast Philly Sunday night. It happened shortly after 6 p.m. near Wyoming Avenue. Police received a 911 call for an unresponsive child in the water. First responders took the 9-year-old boy to the hospital in critical condition, but he died about an hour later. Police haven't released …

The country’s largest African street festival was back once again in Philadelphia. As KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti tells us, the Odunde Festival filled South Street and beyond with visitors, vendors and performers.Par Audacy

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. One dispensary is already out entirely, and the other is selling its remaining supplies. The problem boils down to location. Although Massachusetts voters opted to legalize marijuana more than seven years ago, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission has taken the position that transporting pot across th…

A barbershop owner shot and killed a man who lived above his business in Hatboro, Montgomery County, police said. It happened around 6 p.m. Saturday outside Razor Reese’s Salon and Spa on North York Road, near Summit Avenue. Police said the salon owner, 41-year-old Maurice Byrd, called 911 to report that a man who lived above the salon, 37-year-old…

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Don't let economists pick the ponies for you. They bet on about 100,000 fewer jobs that were actually added last month. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Par Audacy

It might seem like an oxymoron, but there are friendly airports. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg breaks down the rankings. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)Par Audacy

Thermal imaging uses non-invasive technology, and it is being studied as a tool to help predict heart disease. KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.Par Audacy

Another public event in South Jersey was forced to shut down early due to unruly crowds over the weekend. Six people were arrested, including two juveniles. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.Par Audacy

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” hits theaters next weekend. One of the actors was in Philadelphia, even making a stop at a Phillies game. KYW’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka caught up with him. 📸: Walt Disney PicturesPar Audacy

Heads up if you have a garage, attic, or shed full of old sports gear that still has many games left to enjoy. South Jersey officials say they are collecting just about everything from golf clubs to goalie gloves, to donate to kids in need. Senator Troy Singleton says cost to entry is sometimes just too tough to swing for some families. Singleton s…

In 2009, Philadelphia artist Steven Powers created 50 murals in collaboration with surrounding West Philadelphia communities, all in the name of love — and then Powers hid them in plain sight. This week, in Shara in the City, we explore West Philly in search of those hidden murals. Catch the rest of the KYW Newsradio original podcast Bridging Phill…

The Kimmel Center is honoring a famous Philadelphia singer and civil rights icon. Its main performance space, Verizon Hall, has been re-dedicated as Marian Anderson Hall. Ensemble Arts Philly says this is a refection of the inclusive future she helped fight for, and an active testament to the intersection of music, art, and positive social impact. …

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Sunday is the city's 49th annual Odunde Festival, the largest African-American street festival in North America. The free, outdoor festival is rooted in West African culture. It features a variety of vendors, craftspeople, artists, and performers. It's all happening along South Street from 17th to 24th streets and in the surrounding area.…

Students at Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy were honored by C-SPAN, for their entry in a student documentary competition. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Getty ImagesPar Audacy

The Phillies are currently facing off against the Mets in London. KYW’s Justin Udo tells fans near and far are enjoying taking the game in, in a different way. 📸: Matthew Childs/Reuters via USA TODAY SportsPar Audacy