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January 26 Should Philly have a Retirement Savings Board? Residents to vote on the referendum
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 (midday edition):
There’s a lot of work to do to clear the snow and ice on the roads and in the neighborhoods. KYW's Tim Jimenez checked conditions in Montgomery County, including in Skippack, which had one of the highest snow totals in the region.
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Philadelphia voters will be asked to create a Retirement Savings Board, under a new law sign by Mayor Cherelle Parker.
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Temple University's Jazz Band celebrates a major after taking First Place at a national collegiate competition.
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January 26 Sunday's winter storm leaves behind icy road conditions
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 (Morning Edition)
The weekend's winter storm created dangerous travel conditions across the tri-state area.
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In New Jersey, roads were covered in snow for hours as plow crews just couldn't keep up.
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It was difficult for municipal plows with professional drivers to clear snow from the streets, so just imagine how difficult it was for homeowners to keep driveways and sidewalks cleared.
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Essential workers and plow trucks weren't the only ones out in the storm Sunday.
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January 24 PEMA urges people to stay off the roads during weekend snowstorm
The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 (Morning Edition):
Philadelphia District Schools will be closed on Monday. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in Philadelphia will be closed, but will utilize a flexible instruction day.
The early decision comes as city officials prepare to handle the first large snowstorm in a couple of years.
KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the mayor says they’re ready.
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The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is prepping for this weekend’s winter storm, urging people to stay off the roads unless they absolutely have to be out.
KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.
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New Jersey declares a state of emergency.
KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson has more on how the region is preparing.
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January 23 Massive snowstorm could bring 6 to 10 inches to Philadelphia region. Here’s what to know
The Philly region is bracing for a massive winter storm this weekend, which could bring the most snow we've seen in years.
A winter storm warning will go into effect Saturday night and continue into Monday morning.
The school district of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, while Philadelphia Archdiocesan schools will have a flexible instruction day.
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Philadelphia courts will be closed on Monday because of the storm.
The criminal justice center at 13th and Filbert streets will remain open for emergency protection from abuse petitions, bail and arraignment hearings.
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Hundreds of PennDOT plow crews are ready to hit the roads this weekend as the snowstorm approaches.
KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports.
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Officials in South Jersey say salt depots are stocked up, and they’re ready for whatever might come with this storm.
More on this from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.
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Supermarket aisles are packed with shoppers getting their groceries ahead of the weekend storm.
KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke to some of them in West Philly.
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January 23 Massive snowstorm could bring 6 to 10 inches to Philadelphia region. Here’s what to know
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 (midday edition):
With the threat of a big snowstorm coming our way this weekend, getting around on the roads and rails could be a challenge.
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The major snowstorm that’s hitting us this weekend is affecting air travel here and around the country. Around 1,500 flights have already been canceled for tomorrow.
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The City of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the removal of slavery exhibits at the President's House on Independence Mall.
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Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill authorizing a bond sale to fund Mayor Parker’s affordable housing plan.
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January 23 Slavery displays removed at the President’s House on Independence Mall
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Jan. 23 2026 (morning edition):
With significant snowfall forecast for the region this weekend, getting around on the roadways and rails could be tricky. Here's what to know.
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Lankenau High School in Upper Roxborough is among the 20 schools the Philadelphia School District is proposing to close. Teachers at the environmental magnet are pushing back.
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The slavery exhibits at the President's House in Independence Hall National Historical Park have been taken down.
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January 22 Philadelphia School District’s long-awaited facilities plan recommends closing 20 schools, co-locating 6 others
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (evening edition)
20 schools will close, several middle schools will be phased out and dozens of others will be modernized under a sweeping facilities plan that's certain to have reverberations across the School District of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Art Steinberg says the district's proposals lacked the transparency that was promised, and will be painful.
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Grocery stores are seeing big crowds of shoppers stocking up on food and supplies ahead of this weekend's snowstorm.
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Operations are scheduled to go back to normal tomorrow at Villanova University. after a threat shut campus down for part of the day and prompted officials to cancel classes.
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A new hospital and ER are in the works for the former Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County.
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January 22 Villanova University campus closed due to ‘threat of violence’
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (midday edition):
The FBI is investigating a "threat of violence" targeting Villanova University that forced the school to cancel classes today.
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Temperatures aren’t as harsh today, but this week’s extreme cold caused sparks to fly and PECO wires were damaged in Pottstown.
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Hardware stores have been struggling to keep up with the demand for road salt and other cold-weather supplies.
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Camden's new school superintendent says he will focus on student attendance and achievement as well as building out the trade school.
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January 22 Road crews, residents prepare for major winter storm expected this weekend, with up to 10 inches of snow possible
The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (morning edition):
With the potential of a significant amount of snow hitting our region this weekend, preparations are underway to keep roads clear and people safe.
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How to rein in skyrocketing energy prices amid shrinking supply and rising demand was the topic of a four-hour hearing in Harrisburg, with lawmakers hearing from a panel including grid managers, consumer advocates, and company executives.
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The missing 10-year-old Southwest Philadelphia boy has been found unharmed in Delaware County. Police are still investigating what happened.
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January 21 Philadelphia Art Museum chief marketing officer to step down in latest executive shakeup
The KYW Newsradio All Local for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 (evening edition)
Preparations are underway throughout the region for the threat of significant snow fall this weekend.
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Changes continue at the Philadelphia Art Museum after the chief marketing officer resigns.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker hopes to attract a modular home manufacturer to Philadelphia to speed up her affordable housing plan.
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Fifteen Philadelphia area chefs and their restaurants have been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
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