The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (Midday Edition):
History is made in the Pennsylvania House. Joanna McClinton, a Democrat from Philadelphia becomes the first woman and second African American to be elected Speaker of the Pa. House. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert has more.In an update on a story we’ve been following, police in Montgomery County say they arrested a man who caused a crash, pulled a gun on the other driver and then stole her phone. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has more from Upper Moreland Township.Two Philadelphia teenagers charged in the beating death of a 73-year-old man are back behind bars after spending weeks out on bail. The victim's family told a judge they felt threatened by the defendants. KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more from their preliminary hearing.
One of Philadelphia’s top schools – Masterman – has seen a backslide in performance since the district’s admissions lottery went into effect last year. That’s what's emerged from a new report from a parents group, as we hear form KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo.The Pennsylvania House will start debating a rules package Tuesday, nearly two months into the current session. House Republicans say the failure to pass a rules package has prevented the chamber from addressing major issues. More from KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert.Center City continues to attract new residents, according to a report by the Center City District. KYW Newsradio City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb has more.