Matt Coughlin

Pennsylvania

Contributor at Freelance

Journalist, communicator and true crime author.

Articles

Tractor trailer hits mowing crew on 30 bypass, goes over guardrail in Chester County

1 week ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin |Vik Raghupathi

SADSBURY TOWNSHIP, P.A. ( KYW Newsradio) - The 30 bypass westbound near Coatesville is shut down after authorities said a tractor trailer hit a moving crew along the road and flew over a guardrail onto Old Mill Road below the bypass. Police said the accident happened around 1:15 Thursday afternoon and two ambulances have been deployed to transport an unknown number of people to the hospital.
World Cafe Live CEO pushes back on toxic workplace accusations

1 week ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - The man in charge of World Cafe Live is pushing back on former employees' accusations that he created a toxic workplace and planned to implement technology that would replace workers. For a group of former employees, this is the story of a struggle for the soul of an iconic music venue and their jobs. For the new leadership group, it is the story of a philanthropic effort to save that venue using technology.
Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union votes overwhelmingly to authorize a strike

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union has voted to authorize a strike. Greg Boulware, president of AFSCME District Council 33, said the vote "sends a clear message to the city administration that our members are united and prepared to take action if necessary."Boulware was joined by several council members, state representatives and leaders from several other unions during a press conference in front of supporters at union headquarters.
Man kills girlfriend, her 10-year-old daughter in New Jersey murder-suicide; police say

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP ( KYW Newsradio) - Police in New Jersey believe a man shot and killed his girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter before turning the gun on himself. Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said police were called to a home on the 200 block of Henry Street in Hamilton Township at about 4 a.m. Thursday, responding to a 9-11 call that came from inside the home. They found a man, woman, and 10-year-old girl dead inside the house.
Pa. man charged with killing in-laws while children hid nearby

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Two Northampton County residents are dead, and their son-in-law is charged with their murder, accused of shooting them both in the head while his children and wife were in the home. Palmer Township police responded to a domestic disturbance shortly before 7 p.m. at a home in a 55 and over community on Glasgow Way. They were met at the front door by 34-year-old Xiaomin Fei, who was armed with a handgun.
Shapiro takes USDA to court over canceled $13M contract

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Pennsylvania is suing Donald Trump's Department of Agriculture for breaking a $13 million contract that provides funds to Pennsylvania's farmers who supply local food banks with fresh produce. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the federal lawsuit Wednesday at the Share Food Program warehouse in North Philadelphia, surrounded by farmers and food bank leaders. "In December, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture signed a three-year contract with the USDA," said Shapiro.
Jersey Kebab co-owner has immigration hearing scheduled for 2029

1 month ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

NEWARK, N.J. (KYW Newsradio) - A Haddon Township man will have to wait four years for his next day in court. The co-owner of Jersey Kebab made his case against being deported and a Newark court has scheduled his hearing for April 10, 2029. In February, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents seized Celal Emanet and his wife, Emine, both Turkish emigres and the owners of Jersey Kebab.
Have you seen her? Iconic Beardmobile is missing

1 month ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - She has long eyelashes, swirling, painted hair, a distinct red and black style, and big red lips on her front bumper. And she's been missing since April. "The Beardmobile was a 2009 ... sorry, she lies about her age, a 2006 Isuzu box truck," said Sally Ollove, the associate artistic director with the Bearded Ladies, a queer experimental cabaret company. The truck was parked in the Allens Lane Arts Center in Mount Airy over the winter.
2 injured after dump truck driver crashes into NJ home

1 month ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

NEW JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) - Two people are injured after a dump truck crashed into a home in Woodbury Heights Tuesday. Andrew Halter of Gloucester County emergency management says the driver got into an accident around 1:30 p.m., crashed into a utility pole, then crashed into a home on the 600 block of Stratford Avenue. Officials say part of the home collapsed on the truck, causing the driver to be trapped inside the vehicle for hours.
Another skimming device found at grocery store in Montgomery County

1 month ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Another skimming device has been found at a grocery store in Montgomery County. Skimming devices are placed over credit card machines or ATMs and allow scammers to record and steal a person's information. They read the magnetic strips on credit cards and often either have devices to log keystrokes or small cameras to record PINs. The cards are then duped and used to make purchases on the card owner's account.