The holiday season in Philly kicked off at City Hall with a little fanfare and the arrival of the 50-foot holiday tree. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard was there. (Photo credit: Joe Kaczmarek Photography)

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was decisive, and Pennsylvania is a big reason why. Not only did Trump win the commonwealth himself, he funneled strong Republican turnout to key down-ballot races as well. Why did PA flip red, after voters elected a Democratic governor and U.S. Senator just two years ago? What could a second Trum…

A dirt bike rider was killed after he crashed into a car and got pinned under it in West Philadelphia Wednesday night.It happened around 8:15 p.m. at 52nd and Spruce streets. Police said the 25-year-old man was “popping a wheelie” when he collided with the car.Officials said the driver of the car was making a legal turn and was not speeding.First r…

New Jersey's attorney general has filed lawsuits against two gun shops for allegedly selling ammo with no questions asked. One of the stores is Butch’s Gun World in Vineland.AG Matt Platkin says every firearms dealer has an obligation to verify buyers are making a lawful purchase.Platkin says undercover agents were able to buy large quantities of a…

Xfinity Live is getting a $15 million facelift. The owners officially announced a project that will expand the plaza with new features like an outdoor beer garden, food trucks, art installations, and a turf area for small events. Some of the bars inside the complex are also going to get upgrades. The full project is expected to be done by early 202…

The Linc has hosted Taylor Swift for concerts, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé and plenty of other superstars. Thursday night, it’s Jason Kelce’s turn.He won’t be centerstage — that’s reserved for the Eagles when they take on the Washington Commanders at 8:15 p.m.But before the big showdown, Kelce will put on a show of his own. He an…

These are the driest conditions our area has seen in nearly 120 years. Gov. Phil Murphy has now declared a drought warning for the entire state of New Jersey. This gives the state more control of public water supplies, and he's asking people to voluntarily conserve. Take shorter showers, turn the faucet off while you're brushing your teeth, and wai…

It's Game Day! The 7-2 Eagles host the 7-3 Commanders on Thursday Night Football. KYW's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his three keys to victory.

The homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes sand Travis Kelce were broken into last month. The break-ins happened on the day of the Chiefs' home win against New Orleans on Oct. 7.Mahomes described the situation as “frustrating" and "disappointing." No injuries were reported in either case, and the reports did not list what items were stol…

Philadelphia police are looking for three men, armed with sledgehammers, guns and knives, who targeted at least two corner stores in the city in recent weeks. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Image credit: Philadelphia Police Department/YouTube)

According to a new report, adolescents who have used marijuana have a 50% greater risk of having suicidal thoughts than adults. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

The 21-year-old girlfriend of one of the men convicted of killing a man on the Schuylkill River Trail will spend at least 9-months in county jail for lying to a Grand Jury and for helping her boyfriend after the murder. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.Image credit: Getty Images…

Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first home in Camden today to a new home owner, just in time for the holiday season. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty was there.Image credit: Mike Dougherty/KYW Newsradio

The Philadelphia 76ers faced some tough questions from City Council in the second day of hearings on the team’s proposal to build an arena in Center City. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio

Women have set new records in Congress. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.Image credit: Mikhail Makarov

There will be a mandatory recount in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Senator Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports recounts are triggered under the state election code when results are within the 0.5% margin as they are now.Image credit: Getty Images…

President-elect Trump is moving at a rapid pace to fill out his administration.Today, he officially tapped Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, as expected.The president-elect also nominated former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for national intelligence director. Most surprising perhaps is Trump's choice for Attorney General: e…

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to rapidly assemble his national security team, Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader. It makes the South Dakota Republican a key partner on Capitol Hill to the president-elect.Thune beat out two competitors — Sens. John Cornyn an…

SEPTA drivers remain on the job today while contract negotiations continue. Transport Workers Union Local 234 is holding off on a strike so far, saying some progress was being made at the table. The union is demanding safety protections for operators and wage increases. SEPTA, which yesterday announced plans for a 29 percent fare increase, has said…

The Philadelphia city commissioners tossed out more than 3,000 mail-in ballots, today, because of defects in the way they were filled out. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images

Several networks project the GOP will hold onto their lead of the US House, giving Republicans control both Houses of Congress.President Elect Trump chooses Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.Trump wants all his appointments pushed through the Senate without confirmation hearings.Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images…

Good news for all you soon to be Christmas tree shoppers when it comes to getting the perfect tree in the middle of this drought. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo has the story.(Photo: arlutz73/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing plaque honoring an officer killed in the line of duty in the early '90s. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports.(Photo: Philadelphia Police Department)

Police in Lower Merion say they have found the driver and the vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run earlier this week. It was just after 2 o'clock Monday morning when authorities say woman in a wheelchair was struck by a car on City Avenue near Conshohocken State Road.She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Police say the dri…

Police in Montgomery and Delaware counties said they found credit card skimming devices at a couple of Royal Farms locations.(Photo credit: Collegeville Borough Police Department/Facebook)

There's a three-alarm fire at a warehouse in Kensington. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez joins us live at the scene.

Just one day to go until the Eagles host the Commanders in a huge NFC East showdown. Yesterday, Eagles coordinators Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio spoke to the media at their weekly press conferences. KYW's Dave Uram and the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese recap some highlights.

A burn ban is in place in Delaware County as officials work to protect residents and land from potential fires. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo reports. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

In New Jersey, dozens of people were displaced after a large fire at a Camden County apartment complex. Police say no residents were hurt but a few first responders went to the hospital for smoke inhalation. KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti reports. (Photo credit: SkyForce10)

Five people, including two children and a firefighter, had to go to the hospital last night because of strong chemical odor that caused a hazmat situation in a Montgomery County neighborhood. It happened in Montgomery Township on Amy Court, right off Route 202 and across the street from Costco. Authorities said the smell came from a cleaning soluti…

Flames and heavy smoke forced residents out of their Center City apartment building late last night. The fire left one person hurt. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live.

Artificial intelligence technology is being used to help doctors, but a new study says some language models might be doing more bad than good. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

The operation to start the move of SS United States from Philadelphia has been delayed, with no new date set. KYW’s Nina Baratti explains.Image credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio

The Barnes Foundation is inviting young professionals to the museum to network with other community artists. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard has details.(Photo: Anthony Behar/Sipa USA via Imagn Images)

The Parker administration opened hearings on the 76ers center city arena proposal, today, with a litany of its benefits. City Council responded with a litany of concerns. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.Image credit: Philadelphia 76ers

Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill, returning Tuesday after more than a month off for the election. They're focus: addressing key legislative priorities before the new Congress is seated next year.Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said they're ready to implement and deliver on the "America First" agenda. As for the Democrats, House Minority Lea…

Officials in Camden County are condemning racist graffiti found over the weekend in Lawnside.County Commissioner Al Dyer says someone spray-painted a racial slur and offensive imagery on a fence in a residential area. Lawnside is a historic Black town, the first municipality north of the Mason-Dixon Line that was governed entirely by African Americ…

New Jersey is issuing a drought warning after recording its driest September and October ever. It could could eventually lead to mandatory water restrictions if dry conditions don’t end. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says conditions are the driest in nearly 120 years. The state is asking people to voluntarily conserve water to stave off more s…

Nearly 2,000 canines are entered in the Kennel Club of Philadelphia's National Dog show taking place this Saturday and Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Montgomery County. With more here's KYW's John McDevitt.Image credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio

The holidays are just around the corner which means, ‘tis the season for scams! KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with the Federal Trade Commission about how to avoid being the next victim.(Photo: interstid/Getty Images)

In Louisiana, a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom by Jan. 1 has been temporarily blocked.A federal judge on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that law is “unconstitutional on its face” and plaintiffs are likely to win their case with claims that the law violates the Firs…

The head of the Church of England is resigning. An investigation found that Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby failed to inform police about sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Pressure had been building on the leader of the Anglican church to step down for some time because of this -- Some mem…

A New Jersey judge has given prosecutors a 30-day extension to seek a formal grand jury indictment against the man accused of killing NHL hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. Sean Higgins making a brief in-person appearance in court earlier today... the pre-indictment conference only lasting about two minutes.Officials say Higgins …

It’s another day of negotiations to try to head-off a possible strike by SEPTA drivers. Members of Transport Workers Union Local want safety protections and wage increases, but SEPTA chief operating officer Scott Sauer says raises will be difficult without dedicated transit funding from the state.SEPTA’s 5,000 operators and maintenance workers have…

A man who was arrested last month in connection with the assault and robbery of a 94 year old woman inside a Germantown pharmacy is now facing charges. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has details.(Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Now that we know Donald Trump is returning to the White House, some are wondering what happens next with the offshore wind industry. Trump has said he would shut it down. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty takes a look at what the future might hold.(Photo: fokkebok/Getty Images)

SEPTA today outlined a plan to dramatically hike fares and slash service to deal with a huge budget gap. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

If your internet went out overnight, you weren't alone. There was a Verizon internet outage throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and it looks like our area was one of the hardest hit.According to Down Detector, reports of outages spiked between midnight and 2 a.m. Verizon Support has been responding to complaints on social media and apologizing for …

Philadelphia City Council begins hearings today on the 76ers’ proposed Center City arena. Groups against the arena are gathering outside City Hall. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live.

KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese break down highlights from Nick Sirianni's Monday afternoon video conference following their win over the Cowboys. Dave and Merrill discuss turnover differential, the five-game winning streak, Jordan Mailata's status, and Washington offensive coordinator K…