Man in custody nearly ran down two officers at NE Philly car meet, police say

Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All-Local for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 (evening edition):

• Philadelphia authorities have charged a man they say nearly ran over two police officers during an illegal car meetup in Northeast Philadelphia -- one of many that wreaked havoc throughout the city this past weekend. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson reports.
• A teen accused of killing a rec center worker during a shootout at a West Philly playground is sentenced to up to 25 years in prison. KYW’s Conner Barkon reports.
• A school-based mental health program aims to help hundreds more Philadelphia students. KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo reports.
• Pennsylvania is bolstering protection for child abuse victims who have to face their alleged attackers in court. KYW’s Justin Udo says lawmakers and child safety advocates welcome new legislation, known as Act 23.
• Get your tickets for “Gardens of Tomorrow,” today. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announced that as the theme of the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, which will take place in March at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.