Matt Coughlin

Pennsylvania

Contributor at Freelance

Journalist, communicator and true crime author.

Articles

Leader of sprawling Northeast gun trafficking ring sentenced up to 45 years in prison

1 week ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

NORRISTOWN, P.A. (KYW Newsradio) - The first of eight men implicated in a massive gun trafficking ring that ran from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, and north to New York and Connecticut, was sentenced to a minimum of 22 and half, but maximum of 45 years in prison by a Montgomery County judge. Larry B. Williams, 42, of Philadelphia, was the purported leader of the ring and faced more than 1,000 felonies in connection with the ring, which was brought down by law enforcement in 2023.
Philly school buses getting cameras that ticket drivers who pass illegally

1 week ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - The School District of Philadelphia is launching a pilot program designed to deter dangerous driving. Cameras will be mounted on the stop arms of 20 school buses to catch drivers trying to illegally pass them. During a Tuesday press conference at the district garage on Passyunk Avenue, Chief Operating Officer Teresa Fleming said the goal is to make bus stops safer for kids.
Suspect in arson attack at governor's residence targeted Shapiro for his views on 'Palestinian people,' warrant says

1 week ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

HERSHEY, Pa. (AP/ KYW Newsradio) - The man accused of firebombing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence in Harrisburg was motivated by what he claims were the governor's plans for "what he wants to do to the Palestinian people," according to a search warrant released Wednesday. It says 38-year-old Cody Balmer's motive was likely "based upon perceived injustices to the people of Palestine," as well as Shapiro's Jewish faith.
Delaware County buys time for its only 2 Crozer Health hospitals

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) - The two remaining Crozer hospitals in Delaware County will remain open at least another week to 10 days. But following a hearing in bankruptcy court Thursday, officials said there is still no permanent solution in place. Prospect Medical Holdings, a private equity firm, said Penn Medicine contributed $5 million to keep the doors open at Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, and Delaware County advanced Prospect another $1 million.
Police looking for man they say robbed senior citizen outside bank

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

HAVERFORD, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) - Lower Merion police are looking for a man they say attempted to rob an 84-year-old man outside a TD Bank on Lancaster Avenue in Haverford on Tuesday. The suspect attempted to grab the victim's keys and some paperwork, leading to a brief struggle. Police say the 84-year-old fell, injuring his hand and his head. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. The suspect fled south on foot toward Haverford College.
Parents of Bucknell football player file wrongful death suit against school

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - The parents of a Bucknell University football player who died after a workout last year are suing the school and school officials in a Philadelphia court for what they said was the wrongful death of their son. On July 12, 2024, Nichole and Calvin Dickey of Tampa dropped their 18-year-old son CJ off at Bucknell's Lewisburg, Pennsylvania campus on his first day of workouts for the school's football season. By that night, CJ was hospitalized. In 48 hours, he was dead.
Philadelphia-area car dealerships see rush of new buyers before tariffs take effect

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported automobiles goes into effect Thursday, a move experts say could raise prices on some cars as much as $10,000. That dire news appears to have created a dash for consumers to buy now. Automakers sold nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. in March, up 13.6%. That brought total sales for the first quarter to more than 3.9 million vehicles, Motorintelligence.com said.
Allied Universal to lay off 72 employees from Conshohocken headquarters of Universal Security Services

4 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

CONSHOHOCKEN, P.A. ( KYW Newsradio) -- Allied Universal, the parent company of Universal Security Services, said in a notice sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry that it would be laying off 72 employees from its Conshohocken headquarters between May and September this year. In the notice, Allied said the layoffs would involve support staff that included accountants, analysts, engineers, IT workers and those in the company's accounting department.
Philly honors music, movie star Will Smith with street renaming

4 weeks ago | audacy.com | Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Will Smith is a Philadelphia legend, a rapper, actor and film producer who has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and four Grammys. On Wednesday, he added another accomplishment to his list, one that made a permanent mark on his hometown. "Now therefore be it resolved that the council of the city of Philadelphia hereby proposes the renaming of the 2000 block of 59th Street to ' Will Smith Way,'" read Council President Kenyatta Johnson.
Police shoot man armed with rifle in South Philadelphia

1 month ago | audacy.com | John McDevitt |Matt Coughlin

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - A suspected gunman is in critical condition after a police-involved shooting in South Philadelphia Wednesday morning. Police responded to the scene near 19th and Morris streets around 11 a.m. Aerial video from SkyForce10 showed a rifle lying in the middle of the street. According to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore, a man was walking around with a rifle, and police confronted him.