The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 (morning edition):

South Jersey power broker George Norcross appeared in Superior Court on Wednesday along with several other defendants as their attorneys asked a judge to dismiss the corruption cases against them.

A Philadelphia man and two people from Rhode Island are accused of forging Eagles legend Jason Kelce’s signature on $200,000 worth of memorabilia, improperly authenticating the items and selling them.

The Philadelphia School District is giving students who failed the state Keystone exams in algebra an incentive to retake the test: cash.

At a three-hour City Council hearing on Wednesday, officials sought to reassure residents that the city is prepared to defend vulnerable communities during the second Trump administration.

A 26-year-old accused of neglecting her young child will stand trial in Bucks County after waiving her preliminary hearing.

The middle school teacher in Cape May County accused of sexually abusing a former student has been released on bail.

Philadelphia is preparing to protect residents from potential targeting by the new administration in Washington D C.

Philadelphia's health department has confirmed the city's first case of bird flu. It was discovered in a wild goose.

Former Phillies closer Billy Wagner is among three former players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Philly police say a 92-year-old woman who was reported missing was found dead. Investigators believe she died because she was exposed to the cold for too long.

Low-level drug offenders in Philadelphia will soon be offered treatment over jail time.

The Phillies surprised students with a reward for taking part in a reading contest.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 (morning edition):

The Philadelphia region is in the grips of a dangerous winter blast.

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Just a day after President Donald Trump signed a pile of executive orders, lawsuits are already being filed to stop his actions. New Jersey is leading at least 22 states in a lawsuit to block Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship, the century-old immigration practice guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a new strategy for addressing the drug crisis in Kensington: Wellness Court, a diversion program designed to get low-level drug offenders off the street and into treatment.

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The School District of Philadelphia is trying to get more Black and brown students interested in teaching careers.

Philadelphia is about to launch a new strategy for tackling the open-air drug market in Kensington.

The New Jersey man accused of shooting his girlfriend in a hotel room in Bensalem is charged with criminal homicide in Bucks County.

It was quite the surprise for students at a Philadelphia school Tuesday, when they were rewarded for their reading prowess with a visit from five Phillies players.

A South Jersey man has been arrested, accused of ramming a police car and leaving an officer hurt, when investigators say he was driving under the influence outside the Linc during the Eagles game.

With President Donald Trump back in the White House, school districts everywhere are wondering what might happen with the Department of Education and the federal funding districts receive. Trump has previously said he wants to return education back to the states.

It has been a little more than two years since we have had temperatures this low in the Philly area.

This frigid weather has many potential hazards. Among them, burst water pipes.

With President Trump promising a crackdown on immigration, anxiety is growing among immigrant students in Philadelphia schools.

A leading voice of jazz in Philadelphia- Bob Perkins- has died at the age of 91.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 (morning edition):

Temperatures remain below freezing and PennDOT is advising drivers to be safe, take it slow and give themselves time on the roadways.

As Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term as president, KYW suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert checks in with Pennsylvania's new U.S. senator, Dave McCormick.

Politicians in blue states like New Jersey are entering the Trump presidency with a promise to resist if his policies and values don't align with theirs.

The message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life was the focus of the annual ceremonial ringing of the Liberty Bell Monday.

The snow has stopped and it's cleanup time as temperatures have plummeted in the region.

The Eagles have a date with the commanders after holding off the Rams 28-22.

Do you want to get paid to dress up like George Washington and tell stories this summer?

African American women are far more likely to have serious health complications during child birth than other groups.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 (morning edition):

A snow emergency took effect in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. Sunday as 4 to 6 inches fell in parts of the city and suburbs.

Saquon Barkley dashed through the snow for touchdown runs of 78 and 62 yards and finished with 205 yards rushing, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run, and the Eagles held on against the turnover-happy Rams 28-22 on Sunday to reach the NFC championship game for the second time in three years.

SEPTA is considering hiring a new vendor to run its fare collection system. The issue is scheduled for a vote this week.

The snow is making the roads in and around Philadelphia hazardous.

PATCO riders are still waiting to find out when they'll be able to use the rebuilt Franklin Square station. A reopening is still "months" away.

Tomorrow at high noon, inside the Capitol, Donald Trump will be sworn in as President, promising an avalanche of changes.