Shooting near Temple off-campus apartment, clergy detained at Philly ICE headquarters, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, March 30, 2026 (midday edition): Police are investigating a double shooting that happened at a pop-up hookah lounge at an off-campus apartment building near Temple University. ... Ten clergy members were detained by DHS during a protest this morning after blocking a garage at Philadelphia ICE headquarters for nearly two hours. ... Today is the start of the ban on smart glasses in Philly courts. ... Prescription drugs are a significant expense for many family budgets, and lawmakers in Trenton are working to deliver some savings with a new bill to address issues they have with pharmacy benefit managers.
Dangers of distracted driving, security preparations for summer festivities in Philly, and more
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, March 30, 2026 (morning edition): SEPTA's T1 trolley line is back in service after one of the trolleys derailed in West Philadelphia Sunday morning. ... During budget hearings last week, Philadelphia public safety officials sought to assure City Council that 2026 festivities will be secure. ... A Pennsylvania law takes effect in two months, banning the use of hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel. ... It's the unofficial start to running season in Philly: About 15,000 runners took to the Parkway for the Love Run half-marathon Sunday morning.
Severe IRS understaffing blamed for backlogs with taxpayers
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (midday edition): As the IRS tries to deal with 2025 returns ahead of next month’s filing deadline, the agency is dealing with a massive backlog of past years’ taxpayer correspondence. ... Thousands of runners laced up for the Saucony Love Half Marathon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Sunday morning. ... Atlantic City is providing an opportunity for young girls to play lacrosse and field hockey for free.
Philly Love Run brings thousands to city from across US
Sunday morning brought the Philly Love Run: the annual half-marathon and 7k that’s the first of many races in the city this year. 7K is almost four and a half miles. *** Millions of people around the country took to the streets for the 3rd No Kings Protest against President Trump's policies, in particular ICE tactics and the war in Iran. *** The Delaware River Bridge is getting a massive upgrade. *** The City of Philadelphia is notoriously slow at paying its contractors. Pew Trust researchers set out to quantify the problem. *** Atlantic City and a Philly-based non-profit are partnering to expand access to girls' sports. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.
Thousands flood Center City as part of nationwide 'No Kings' protest
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, Mar. 28 2026 (evening edition): Millions of people around the country took to the streets for the 3rd No Kings Protest against the Trump administration. There were more than 3,000 events nationwide, including right here in the Philly region. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan has more from the march in Center City. ... A Pennsylvania man has been convicted by a Burlington County jury of murdering his child's mother and grandmother back in October 2024. Burlington County Prosecutors say 39-year-old Junior Edwards of Lansdowne, Delaware County, smashed a first floor window to enter a home in Willingboro. ... Montgomery County is holding a sticker design contest to get school kids and adults engaged in the upcoming general elections in November. With more here's KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt... ... The Colonial Theatre in Pheonixville is ringing in Spring with a a series of events in April. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has more…