SEPTA’s largest union votes to adopt new contract

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (morning edition): SEPTA’s largest union has voted to ratify its new contract with the transit agency, ending the risk of a massive strike. ... The man accused of shooting nearly a dozen people, killing five, in Southwest Philadelphia two and a half years ago pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a negotiated deal with prosecutors. ... Jury deliberations are picking back up this morning in the child abuse trial for Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. Still no verdict after a full day of deliberating yesterday. ... North Philly police delivered some holiday cheer, escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit several lucky children in Kensington and Port Richmond.