On this edition of "Shara in the City," we catch up with Jeannine A. Cook, owner of Harriett’s Bookshop, after her successful fundraising campaign to send 15 Philadelphia students to Paris.Shara Dae Howard talks with the kids as they prepare for their trip.Image credit: Getty Images

Caviar bumps? Yep, Center City’s got a kiosk for that. Between avoiding a potentially crippling strike to getting a game-changing funding boost from Harrisburg, SEPTA had itself one major week. Before Leslie Richards, the transportation system’s general manager, steps down, she reflects on her tenure in an exclusive interview. Plus, more on how rec…

A bar fight in North Philly led to a 29-year-old man involved getting shot and killed.It happened around 2:00 early this morning at J.J.'s Café in Juniata Park.Police tell our partners at NBC10 the victim and the shooter got into an altercation at the bar on Erie Ave and J Street. It spilled out into the street, that's where the suspect pulled out …

The Eagles will try to make it seven wins in a row when they play the L.A. Rams tonight on Sunday Night Football.It's the first Birds game in 10 days since their big Thursday Night Football win over the Commanders.Coach Nick Sirianni told the WIP Morning Show last week it was a good time for a mini-bye. It won't be an easy game for Philly. The Rams…

Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau is bracing for a second Trump administration, and she wants the city to get prepared, too. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.Image credit: Philadelphia City Council

Philadelphia City Council will consider toughening up leash laws in city parks. Legislation introduced at last week's session would increase penalties for owners who let their dogs run free, as we hear from KYW City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb.Image credit: Getty Images

With president-elect Trump filling out his administration, KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane has this commentary on an appointee that could affect your media intake.Image credit: Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images

Wheels are in motion for a big change at the Cherry Hill Mall, as a massive office tower is being taken down to make room for a new store. We get the details now from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.Image credit: Getty Images

Bob Cardea has spent the last 30 years coaching the golf team at Division-Three Rutgers-Camden. He has enjoyed tremendous success leading the Scarlet Raptors, and KYW's Matt Leon caught up with him to talk about his career . . .

Combining art, education and activism -- two Philly educators are taking their study to the streets. It's through a new Art Walk called Afromation Ave. It came about after the death of George Floyd to help students cope with grief, while celebrating Black history.KYW's Shara Dae Howard reports...

With a time of 2 hours and 16 minutes, Will Loevner won this year’s Philadelphia marathon for the men. And Katie Florio has the top women's time at 2 hours and 32 minutes. They’ll both take home a nice $10,000 reward.But for many of the runners, KYW’s Justin Udo tells us they too felt like winners after finishing the race that tests both their phys…

The 31st Philadelphia Marathon weekend is underway. KYW’s Sunny Morgan was there Saturday as runners crossed the finish line.(photo credit: Sunny Morgan)

A 48-year-old man is dead after being shot in the head while trying to steal a car Friday afternoon, according to police.(photo credit: NBC10)

Mount Airy native Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress at all the major film awards last season for her role in “The Holdovers.” Now, she’s returning to Philly for a benefit performance.KYW’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka has more.(photo credit: Conrad Khalil)

Mayor Cherelle Parker struck a one-year deal with its largest employee union Friday night.Last week, the union voted to authorize a strike if its demands for better wages weren't met.KYW’s Sunny Morgan was there for the Mayor’s announcement.(photo credit: Sunny Morgan)

Kimberly Rommen is president of the American Training Center in Cherry Hill. She says through the program, people learn clinical and administrative skills “that allow them to get national certifications that translate quickly and easily into the workplace.”KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)…

A new kiosk in Center City is selling caviar on the street. Yes, caviar. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard visited the kiosk, run by Biederman's Specialty Foods, to find out what people think of Philly’s newest high-class snack and what exactly a caviar bump is.Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday a…

Due to an overflow of dogs needing adoption or foster housing, Philadelphia’s animal care and control provider has reached a tragic crossroads. Lack of space at ACCT Philly’s facility in the Northeast has forced the organization to “timestamp” select dogs. If the dogs don’t find new homes by a certain date, then they’re put down. While the situatio…

We finally got some significant rain this week, but not enough to quash the long-term impacts of this fall drought. Accuweather meteorologist Bob Larson gives us some context on just how dry this season has been, in the Philly area and beyond, and whether it’s likely to continue.Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am an…

So the 76ers’ vision for a Market East arena has won over the Mayor and some City Council members, too. But even if the plans ultimately get the legislative support necessary for approval, there’s still the not-so-tiny matter of who’s going to foot SEPTA's eight-figure bill for the project. Between ramping up service to the venue and making major r…

SEPTA’s General Manager, Leslie Richards, announced last month that she is stepping down. Many have questions about her timing, as the announcement came amidst contract negotiations and a large budget deficit, but in her five years in the position, she has made a lot of progress for the region’s public transit. Her final meeting with the SEPTA Boar…

It might be a “same time, same place" scenario next fall, but at least for now, SEPTA and multiple unions representing thousands of city and suburban workers have come to terms on a tentative one-year agreement. The new deal will keep the transit system’s bus, trolley, and rail operations up and running uninterrupted, and contains some short-term w…

Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama, both 31, were found guilty of setting the fire at Star Pizza in the early hours of June 18, 2022.As KYW’s Sunny Morgan tells us, one of the men owned the building they set fire to.(photo credit: KYW staff)

Damon Brantley, the teenager who was a week from turning 18 when he shot and killed a man during a robbery in Norristown has been sentenced. More from KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.(photo credit: Getty Images)

City officials welcomed runners to the 31st Philadelphia Marathon Friday, cutting the ribbon on the Expo at the Convention Center. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports participation this year sets a record.(Photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW Newsradio)

Mayor Cherelle Parker has struck a one-year contract extension with its largest employee union, District Council 33. That avoids a strike by some 8,400 workers, including sanitation workers to school crossing guards.(photo credit: Sunny Morgan/KYW Newsradio)

Atlantic City has hired 10 people experiencing homelessness to work for the Department of Public Works, for a 10 week program. KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.(photo credit: Getty Images)

A 28-year-old King of Prussia man pleads guilty to breaking into womens' apartments to steal intimate objects, and to take videos of a woman without her knowledge. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio)

New Jersey’s Economic Development Authority says the 84-unit, four-story building will provide affordable one and two bedroom apartments, 63 units for low and moderate income seniors and 21 units for veterans experiencing physical or mental disabilities.(photo credit: Getty Images)

The region finally got a good soaking overnight, which helped mitigate most of the wildfire risk in the area. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has lifted most burn restrictions, so you can spark up your charcoal grill or light the fire pit this weekend.The rain, which totaled about an inch in some places, certainly helps, but water levels are sti…

Gov. Josh Shapiro says SEPTA won't cut any service on his watch. The announcement coming today in Northeast Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports live from the Frankford Transportation Center.

There's another E. coli outbreak, this time connected to ground beef that was shipped to restaurants across the country. At least 15 people have gotten sick.The company that sold the beef, Wolverine Packing Company, in Detroit, is recalling more than 160,000 pounds of fresh and frozen beef.Most of the products are past their expiration date, but a …

For the first time since 1999, the Ursinus College football team made the field for the Division III NCAA playoffs. The Bears will open the tournament on the road at King’s College Saturday afternoon. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with head coach Peter Gallagher. (Photo credit: Ursinus College Athletics)…

A 40-year-old inmate at SCI Phoenix in Montgomery County is facing murder charges after authorities said he killed his cellmate earlier this month. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin reports.(photo credit: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)

Pennsylvania has streamlined the process by which business owners renew or obtain occupational licenses. Gov. Josh Shapiro touted the effort at a West Philly barbershop Thursday morning, praising the program for making businesses and the state as a whole more competitive. KYW Newsradio's community impact reporter Racquel Williams was there.…

About 3,000 doctors at four of Philadelphia’s top hospitals are planning to unionize. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reports.

Philadelphia police are looking for a group of teens who randomly attacked at least three people in Spring Garden and Center City on Tuesday.Authorities said the kids ran up to the victims from behind and punched them in their heads.The first victim was a 41-year-old woman, who was attacked at 21st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The kids punched h…

A drunk driver hit two pedestrians near City Hall Thursday night and fled, but police caught up with him and arrested him near Temple University, according to investigators.It happened around 8:30 p.m. near Market and Juniper streets. Police said two men were waiting on an island to cross the street when a white Lincoln SUV popped the curb and stru…

A driver hit another car on City Avenue, then pulled out a gun and shot at the car that he hit. A passenger in that car was seriously injured. The shooter took off. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi reports live from Wynnefield Heights. (Photo credit: NBC10)

It's a Football Friday in the Delaware Valley. The 8-2 Eagles visit the 5-5 Rams on Sunday Night Football. KYW's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his three keys to the Birds beating LA.

Lead poisoning is a major health issue. Long-term exposure that is not detected can lead to developmental delays. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look at how you can find out if you are at risk.

Prosecutors say 26-year-old Destiny Esquilin was behind the wheel of a silver 2021 Honda Civic when the vehicle struck 58-year-old John DeMarco as he walked along Fries Mill Road in Washington Township on Nov. 4 around 8 p.m. and drove away.KYW's Matt Coughlin has the story. (photo credit: Getty Images)…

Sharon Pinkenson, a longtime booster for the film and television production in Philadelphia, is stepping down as executive director of the nonprofit Greater Philadelphia Film Office.KYW's Andre Bennet has more.Image credit: Getty Images

Once the stuff of science fiction, driverless cars, home automation, and humanlike chatbots are already here as the way we live continues to change rapidly.But is it an evolution or a revolution?"Artificial Revolution: Is the Future Automation?" is an Audacy Conversation special on the impact artificial intelligence has on our everyday lives – and …

It's soon going to cost more to ride SEPTA. As it grapples with a deficit, the SEPTA Board has approved the first of two proposed fare increases. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

Longtime incumbent Sen. Bob Casey has conceded the Pennsylvania US. Senate race to challenger Republican Dave McCormick. Image credit: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images

Dr. Cornelia Walther, a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, is a global thought leader on artificial intelligence.She doesn’t bang the usual drum that AI will eliminate all our jobs, nor does she evangelize that AI will solve all our ills. The truth lies somewhere in the middle, she says, and it’s up to us to define what that looks lik…

Hospitality and culinary arts education is getting a boost in Delaware County thanks to a new partnership.KYW’s Justin Udo has the story.(Photo Credit: Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio)

The Morrisville man who drugged his mother, drove her to a shed in Philadelphia and shot her will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to Second Degree Murder. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Doylestown.(Photo Credit: Getty Images)