Philadelphia All Local

Philadelphians mixed over new law allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during World Cup games

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (morning edition): Two people are dead after police say five people were shot Monday evening in Cobbs Creek. ... A South Jersey father is charged in the death of his 3-month-old baby girl. ... A Philadelphia City Council committee has passed a package of tenant protection bills for the second time. ... The new law allowing Philly bars and restaurants to serve alcohol past 2 a.m. during the World Cup this summer is getting mixed reactions from people in Center City.

Philadelphia Wings seeks new owner, an apology to the community, and more...

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, March 30, 2026 (evening edition): A 58-year-old nurse in Bucks County is charged with abusing a child in her care, including, police say, removing a tube the child needs to breathe. ****** Eleven people, including 10 clergy members, were detained by DHS during a protest on Monday morning after blocking a garage at Philadelphia ICE headquarters for nearly two hours. ****** Some people in our area received a startling alert on their phones Sunday night after a large crowd formed in Gloucester County. The text message ordered people to disperse. Now, the owner of the venue is saying sorry. ****** Spring break got off to a flying start at one school in Point Breeze on Monday, where kids got to fly drones ****** The National Lacrosse League now says it's looking for new ownership of the Philadelphia Wings.

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.