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In the final round of pardons issued by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a few names on the list sparked controversy.

One of them, Harris Jacobs, was pardoned on the same day he was convicted in a fatal car accident. Jacobs struck and killed Atlantic City resident Orlando Fraga in 2022. His father helped raise money for first lady Tammy Murphy’s failed Senate campaign. The Atlantic County prosecutor said justice must be blind to status.

Murphy also pardoned Moshe Glick, who was charged with assaulting a pro-Palestinian protester. Glick is described as a pro-Israel activist by CAIR-New Jersey, who denounced the pardon, saying it sends a deeply troubling message.

In all, Murphy ordered a historic 455 pardons during his tenure, and he said it’s one of the greatest honors of his time as governor.

(Photo by Rich Hundley III/NJ Governor’s Office)

A new hospital and ER are in the plans for the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County. Chariot Equities has completed its purchase of the property after the previous owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, fell into bankruptcy and closed the hospital in Upland.

Chariot calls the $10 million acquisition a "critical first step toward establishing long-term health care access" in the area.

The new owners say they're in talks with local and national nonprofit health systems, which would provide emergency services.

Chariot says it hopes to open the "first phase of essential services" by the summer of 2028.

The dangerous cold we had this week took its toll on PECO wires in Pottstown. Sparks flew and the lines went down, and a number of residents lost power for hours. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live in Pottstown with the story. (Photo credit: Shainia Lloyd/Facebook)

A mistrial has been declared in the first-degree murder trial in Montgomery County of a state prison inmate accused of beating and choking his cellmate to death in 2024.

A Mansfield man has been charged with allegedly drugging and molesting two men who rented rooms at his home.

Craig Cardella, 60, used prescription sleep medication to keep the victims asleep while touching them in a sexual manner.

One victim told police of an incident in 2024 where he says he woke up while Cardella was holding a mask over his mouth and nose while touching him inappropriately.

Police say a safe found in Cardella’s closet contained chloroform, sleeping pills and a camcorder.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, including kidnapping and aggravated criminal sexual contact.

(Image provided by Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office)

Mayor Cherelle Parker hopes to attract a modular home manufacturer to Philadelphia to speed up her affordable housing plan, and she thinks they can be built on a piece of land that's been unstable for nearly 40 years. KYW Newsradio's City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb was there. (Photo credit: Quinton Davis/City of Philadelphia)

The World Health Organization has issued new guidance surrounding obesity, and the change is dramatic. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

A man and a woman from Millville, Cumberland County, are under arrest after shots were fired at police during a traffic stop Tuesday night.

Authorities told our news partners from NBC10 that 39-year-old Frances Martin and 42-year-old James Zigler III, both of Millville, fled a traffic stop at the intersection of Fourth and Sassafras Streets around 6:45 p.m.

Police said Zigler, who was a passenger in the vehicle, provided false information before exiting the car and running from officers. Before getting away, Zigler allegedly pulled out a gun and fired four shots at police.

Officers took cover behind nearby vehicles, and no injuries were reported.

Following an investigation, police located Zigler and took him into custody. He has been charged with attempted murder, resisting arrest, multiple firearm violations, and related offenses.

Martin was also arrested and charged with obstruction.

(Photo: NBC10)

People are stocking up on shovels and salt to combat this weekend’s snowstorm.

KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi spoke to a few of them in South Philly.

With the potential of a significant amount of snow hitting our region this weekend, preparations are underway to keep roads clear and people safe. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports.

(Photo: Getty Images)