Mike Dougherty
Mike is a general assignment reporter and editor for KYW Newsradio 1060.
His career at 1060 began as a desk assistant in January ’07. A short nine months later, he was promoted to AM Drive writer while still studying broadcast journalism at Temple University.
He currently resides in South Jersey with his wife and daughter.
Mike is always looking for a good story idea. If you have one, please send it to dougherty@kyw.com or Twitter @MicDougherty
Port Richmond Breast Cancer Walk Raises Big Bucks For Research At Local Hospitals
A small group of older breast cancer survivors are happy to take a back seat to The Race For The Cure with their neighborhood walk through Port Richmond the Sunday after Mother’s Day.
Archbishop Chaput Ordains 3 To The Priesthood For Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained three new priests at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Saturday morning.
Stotesbury Cup Regatta Brings Competitors From Across The Country To The Schuylkill River
More than 5,000 high school athletes from 140 cities are in Philadelphia for the world’s largest and oldest scholastic rowing competition.
Doctors Ditch Scrubs To Rock Out For Good Cause In West Philadelphia
Not only are the Rockin’ Docs brilliant, they’re also talented musicians.
Early Childhood Education Advocates Host Stroller Parade On Independence Mall
A group of early childhood education advocates organized a “stroller parade” on Independence Mall Saturday afternoon to draw attention to the importance of learning before kindergarten, especially among children from low income families.
11-Year-Old Working Dream Job As Town Crier In Haddonfield
An 11-year-old Haddonfield boy is working his dream job as town crier for the historical Indian King Tavern.
USA Versus The World Competition At Penn Relays Saturday
The Penn Relays attract some of the world’s most accomplished sprinters, and they say running in front of the crowd here is like nothing else on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Man In Custody After Reports Of Suspicious Person Inside Visitor Center Garage
The Visitor’s Center on Independence Mall closed for a short period of time this afternoon while police investigated a suspicious man.
Local Fund Hosts Free Cruise For Group Of Sick Children And Their Families
The day included lunch, a two hour cruise aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia and a whole lot of dancing and other live entertainment.
Grand Opening Of South Jersey Pet Rehabilitation Center Draws Hundreds
The Rollins Center for Animal Rehabilitation officially opened Saturday at the St. Francis Veterinary Center in South Jersey.
Less Pain At The Pump For Drivers This Spring
Prices at the pump are declining, and several factors in the market could help that trend could continue.
Selections Abound At Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival
Gourmet food trucks lined Main Street in Manayunk Saturday for a street and food festival.
Activists Gather At LOVE Park in Center City To Rally For Gun Control
Members of a few different groups attended the rally calling for universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons.
Admitted Camden Drug Dealer Sentenced To 14 Years In Jail
New Jersey Attorney General Jeffery Chiesa says Reynel Delvalle, 36, fessed up to distributing large quantities of heroin in Camden as well as selling an M-1 assault rifle to an undercover cop.
South Jersey Man Jailed After Nightclub Stabbing Injures Five
A 32-year-old Sicklerville, New Jersey man is under arrest and facing numerous charges for his alleged role in a night club brawl early Sunday morning.
