Hundreds of protesters rally to save Academy of Natural Sciences

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (evening edition) Philadelphia's police commissioner says the department is changing its approach to curb the behavior of the city’s youth. This comes after two straight days of chaotic gatherings by young people at City Hall that led to more than a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting an officer. ... Hundreds of people rallied outside the Academy of Natural Sciences Tuesday to demand that something be done to save the country's oldest natural history museum before its slated closure at the end of the month. ... Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky says he agrees with his lawyers’ decision not to go forward with testimony from an accuser who wants to recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago. ... New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill broke her silence Tuesday on the investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, who's facing allegations of inappropriate behavior. ... A touching birthday is coming up in October… the Please Touch Museum is celebrating 50 years.