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1 day ago |
audacy.com | John McDevitt
MAYS LANDING, N.J. (KYW Newsradio) - A South Jersey man who pleaded guilty to a 2023 drunk driving crash that killed a child in Absecon, New Jersey was sentenced to more than a decade in state prison. Prosecutors say in July 2023, Edward Johnston, 25, was driving under the influence, speeding at 107 mph and texting before he crashed into a parked car, killing eight-year-old Javier "Javi" Velez, who was sleeping in the backseat.
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2 days ago |
audacy.com | John McDevitt
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - A 30-year-old Philadelphia rapper known for his lyrics about gun violence and other socially conscious topics was fatally shot Sunday in Juniata Park. Police said Qidere Johnson, known locally as the rapper LGP Qua, was shot shortly after 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of M and East Luzerne streets. He was taken to an area hospital by private vehicle and was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have not made any arrests.
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6 days ago |
audacy.com | John McDevitt |Justin Udo |Matt Coughlin |Vik Raghupathi
PHILADELPHIA ( KYW Newsradio) - As Robert Prevost walked into view on the loggia in St. Peter's Square as the newly elected pope, crowds erupted in cheers and waved flags from across the world as a welcome. Not long before, the cheers and prayers began across Vatican City as white smoke emanated from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the end of the conclave to elect a new pope after just two rounds of voting.
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1 week ago |
audacy.com | Vik Raghupathi |John McDevitt |Tim Jimenez
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - A Philadelphia police officer was taken to the hospital after officials said he was hit by a bullet under his vest while trying to break up a fight outside Overbrook High School on Wednesday. Authorities said it was around 2:45 p.m. when officers called for backup while dealing with kids fighting outside the school. However, kids involved called for reinforcements of their own, according to officials: a 30-year-old man with a gun.
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1 week ago |
audacy.com | John McDevitt
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - An economic impact study on the Eagles' Super Bowl was recently conducted to prepare for some major sporting events coming 2026 to the Philadelphia region. The report will serve as a cost-benefit analysis for the city, examining how large-scale events impact the local economy. Philadelphia is set to host several major events in 2026, including March Madness, the MLB All-Star Game, the FIFA World Cup, and the PGA World Championship.
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