Meet Philadelphia police’s first Black female K-9 sergeant
She and her K-9 partner, Red, officially hit the streets in January, but she's also forging a path as the Philadelphia Police Department's...
One month in, Mayor Cherelle Parker appoints several new positions in administration
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A month into her administration, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has announced some key appointments, but she...
Temple University to make tuition free for students from families with low income in...
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Temple University...
Suspect in Custody Following Sexual Assault at South Philadelphia Walmart
PHILADELPHIA – In a significant development, a 21-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a Walmart employee in South Philadelphia has surrendered to police. This...
Life-changing program allows Philly judge to wipe felony gun charges clean: ‘They let us...
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia District attorney believes there's a group of first-time gun offenders who can be counseled to stay free of crime in...
Paramedic charged with rape following investigation
A New Castle County Paramedic is facing a charge of rape, 4th-degree. County Police said Thursday that police were alerted last summer about potential...
Paramedic charged with rape following investigation
A New Castle County Paramedic is facing a charge of rape, 4th-degree. County Police said Thursday that police were alerted last summer about potential...
Wilmington Airport expanding to meet demand
The Delaware River and Bay Authority's Five-Year Strategic Plan includes two major capital projects at the Wilmington Airport. Work on the first project is...
Delaware’s Wilmington Public Library Is Celebrating Black History Month With an Incredible February Speaker...
The library will host seven speakers throughout February. Those speakers include novelist and professor Jesmyn Ward; comedian, content creator, and host Amanda Seals; poet,...
Delaware County man arrested after drugs, weapons found at 3 separate locations
A man in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is under arrest after investigators found weapons and drugs at three separate locations. Chester police said...

















