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…

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…

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…

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…

SEPTA is proposing two steep fare increases by New Year’s Day and deep service cuts next year to fill its $153 million budget gap. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo reports.

Public hearings begin today on the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposal to build a new arena on Market Street in Center City. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb has more.

Preparations are underway to tow the SS United States from a pier in South Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama later this week, where it will be prepared to become the world's largest artificial reef. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports people are already saying farewell to the iconic vessel that was part of the Philadelphia landscape for nearly 30 y…

Yoga is emerging as a valuable treatment for back pain, but some patients are in too much pain to attend sessions in person. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough shares this alternative.

Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman in a wheelchair on City Avenue. Investigators released surveillance images of the man they’re looking for. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: Lower Merion Township Police Department)

Two treasure hunters went magnet-fishing in the Cooper River over the weekend hoping to pull up some valuable metals. Instead, they found an explosive.KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has the details.(photo credit: Camden County)

Northeast Philly Democratic state Senator Jimmy Dillon has conceded his race to Republican Joe Picozzi. While Republicans do pick up a Senate seat in Philadelphia for the first time in years, the party breakdown of each chamber in the general assembly will remain the same, as we hear from KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.(photo credit: Nathan …

All the races have been called in last Tuesday’s election, but Philadelphia City Commissioners continue to count thousands of provisional ballots and are still working to verify ID for hundreds of mail ballots. Here's KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb with the details.(photo credit: Getty Images)…

Veterans and their artwork are being celebrated in South Jersey. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the details.Image credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio

Philadelphia police shot and killed an armed man Sunday night who was involved in a domestic incident, a carjacking and a car chase, officials said. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.

KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram chats with the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his instant reaction after the Birds beat the Cowboys 34-6.

Police in Lower Merion Township are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in a wheelchair early Monday morning. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo reports live from the scene on City Avenue. (Photo credit: NBC10)

A woman in Camden was found dead overnight in a house fire. Camden fire officials say crews were called to the scene on Kaighns Avenue near Haddon Avenue around 1:45 this morning and found a small fire and the deceased victim. Fire Chief Jesse Flax says it's still early on in their investigation, but they believe she died from smoke inhalation. The…

Two more people, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with shots that were fired at a school bus in Coatesville last month.The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Sunday the arrests of 17-year-old Gabriel Johnson and 20-year Jose Medina, both from Coatesville.They each face a number of charges, including attempt…

New Jersey looked more like a swing state this year than a Democratic stronghold, as Donald Trump performed better than any Republican candidate in the last 30 years. So, how did this happen? KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty gets insights from a political analyst. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)…