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A judge in Trenton dismissed the charges against South Jersey power broker George Norcross and several others, and New Jersey’s attorney general says he strongly disagrees with the decision.

A new playground and restrooms are among the enhancements coming to Franklin Square Park over the next 18 months.

The land strapped Upper Darby School District wants to expand its facilities. School officials are expressing interest in buying the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital building that currently sits vacant next to one its schools.

Two days after she testified for more than four hours before the State House Appropriations committee, Pennsylvania’s acting Department of Education Secretary was back before lawmakers, this time before the Republican majority State Senate.

Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting several sugar maple tree tapping events.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 (midday edition):

A massive sinkhole caused by a water main break opened up in the middle of a Port Richmond street on Tuesday. A parked car fell in and another teetered on the edge. Water service was shut off for several dozen nearby homes.

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Family and friends of a 64-year-old woman shot and killed last week gathered to mourn and release balloons outside her childhood home in Overbrook Tuesday evening.

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The acting secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection on Tuesday had her turn in the hot seat in front of the Pennsylvania Senate appropriations committee as budget hearings continue.

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A feeding program in Philadelphia is getting an upscale makeover featuring South Restaurant and Jazz Club.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 (morning edition):

Philadelphia's tax reform commission is recommending that the city eliminate its business tax and cut the wage tax to under 3%.

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Philadelphia police say a man's car crashed, caught fire, and then he attacked two good Samaritans who tried to help him. He later went after firefighters who tried to put out the flames.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has delivered his final budget address in Trenton, proposing a $58 billion spending plan that will carry over into the next administration.

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In an effort to protect its bus drivers, SEPTA is piloting bulletproof compartments for operators this spring. The protective glass was put to the test at a Bucks County firing range on Tuesday.

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Penn State University says it will close a number of its branch campuses, but leaders are still deciding which ones.

A 45-year-old man is in custody, awaiting charges after Philadelphia police say he shot at them during a traffic stop Monday night in the city’s Germantown neighborhood.

Philadelphia elected officials met with the University of Pennsylvania's Interim President to try to understand why the school scrubbed itself of anything diversity, equity and inclusion following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

As KYW Newsradio's Nigel Thompson tells us, they claim the school’s response has some students feeling unsafe on campus.

A new report says the city has made some progress when it comes to the well-being of its children, but that longstanding struggles persist.

The Community college of Philadelphia is honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Octavius Catto at their second annual Catto Legacy Awards.

It's seal season along the Jersey Shore and a mammal rescue and rehabilitation organization is urging the public to stay away from resting or injured seals.

Governor Josh Shapiro says billions of dollars that the Trump administration had been withholding from Pennsylvania has been unfrozen.

A former council member in Millbourne, Delaware County is in court facing federal charges that he and 2 other men tried to steal an election in the borough 3 years ago.

Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner is fending off criticism for seeking the support of a ward leader who is also a convicted child predator.

Plans have been scrapped for a Children's World Fair in Philadelphia next year.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 (morning edition):

With Independence Hall as the backdrop, Philadelphia Congressman Brendan Boyle stood with federal workers Monday morning to denounce President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal workforce.

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A Camden County police officer is recovering after he was stabbed in the neck in an unprovoked attack while on duty Sunday night, officials said. The suspect was quickly apprehended and charged with attempted murder.

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The acting secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Education was in the hot seat Monday in the Pennsylvania House as budget hearings continued in Harrisburg.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Kensington Revitalization program is entering its second year, and at a press conference Monday, public safety officials said it’s showing progress.

Prosecutors announced charges against five people in an illegal gun-making ring, they say are linked to the shooting outside a West Philadelphia mosque last spring.

Authorities are looking for a man in connection with a deadly fire at a horse stable in Southwest Philadelphia last week.

Philadelphia Congressman Brendan Boyle stood with federal workers Monday morning to denounce President Trump’s slashing of the federal workforce.

We're still in the middle of winter, but Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is kicking off lifeguard recruitment for City pools.

KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports the early effort is to get enough people lifeguard certified to have all of the city's pools open this summer.

More than 100 homes in Camden were evacuated as smoke plumes could be seen for miles during a massive fire at a scrap yard. Officials say lithium batteries were the reason it grew so large.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 (midday edition):

A Camden County police officer is recovering after he was stabbed in the neck in an unprovoked attack while on duty Sunday night, officials said. The suspect was quickly apprehended and charged with attempted murder.

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The city’s Catholic community is rallying around Pope Francis, who is in the hospital in critical condition. Services on Sunday, throughout the day, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, have a special focus on the pope.

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A new ballot format has approval from a New Jersey Senate committee, but senators who voted for it say the design needs improvement.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 (morning edition):

The city’s Catholic community is rallying around Pope Francis, who is in the hospital in critical condition. Services on Sunday, throughout the day, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, have a special focus on the pope.

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Today marks three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hundreds of demonstrators marched from the Art Museum to City Hall Sunday afternoon to call for stronger U.S. solidarity against Russia.

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Philadelphia City Council is pressing for more money for Vision Zero, the city's effort to end traffic fatalities by 2050. The program's shortfalls were the topic of a council committee hearing last week.

Philadelphia’s catholic community is rallying around Pope Francis who is in the hospital in critical condition.

KYW’s Justin Udo has more from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

KYW’s Vik Raghupathi spoke with Dr. Brian McDonough on the state of the pontiff’s health.

Philadelphia educators compared notes last Wednesday to find the best way to teach, based on how teenagers' brains work.

The FBI has been focused on catching online scammers using cryptocurrency as their bait — and they say they’ve been able to prevent some potential victims from handing over money. KYWs crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson explains more of the Feds “Operation LevelUp”: