Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (Morning Edition):

New Jersey's Health Department says a young child has died from the flu, marking the state's first pediatric flu death this season.

KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan spoke to a medical expert about this season’s uptick in flu cases and a new, more dangerous variant that has doctors concerned.

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While federal officials are making changes to the child vaccine and immunization schedule, lawmakers in New Jersey are advancing legislation so the state can do its own thing.

More from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

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Police in Bucks County say they're working through thousands of tips from the public to identify a potential suspect or suspects after they say a dog was thrown from a car and left on the side of the road earlier this week.

Tullytown Police say they found the dog along Old Bristol Pike in Tullytown on Wednesday.

Police are asking for tips and dashcam or surveillance footage that could help identify any suspects.

Officials say the dog is now in the care of the Bucks County SPCA

Anyone with any further tips or information is asked to contact the Tullytown Police Department.

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The city unveiled a multi-million-dollar effort to clean graffiti and beautify key highway areas for America's 250th birthday.

KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

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Delaware County has kicked off its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.

As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, it’s a preview of the pomp and circumstance that awaits.

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A panel of judges is getting ready to pick Philadelphia’s top high school singer in a new contest.

KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports, the competition has a very Philly name.

Health officials in New Jersey say a child under five years old with no other known medical problems has died from the flu. It's the state's first pediatric flu death this season. KYW’s Sunny Morgan spoke to a medical expert about this season’s uptick in cases and a new variant of the flu.

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The city unveiled a multi-million-dollar effort to clean graffiti and beautify key highway areas for America's 250th birthday. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports.

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The site of Thursday morning's rowhome fire in North Philadelphia — which killed one woman who lived there for years — went up in flames again overnight. KYW's Tim Jimenez has the story from Ogontz.

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New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' phone use during the school day.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring guidelines for cellphone use in grades K-12.

The new law bans the non-academic use of internet-connected devices during class time.

The school in North Jersey where Murphy signed the bill makes kids put their phones in pouches during the day. One student there says they were initially frustrated, but then noticed a positive change.

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The Philadelphia Police Department's 22nd District is holding a series of listening sessions to better understand community needs. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.

The site of yesterday’s deadly rowhome fire in north Philadelphia went up in flames again last night.

KYW's Tim Jimenez has the story from Ogontz.

Governor Josh Shapiro says if elected to a second term, he'll do more to tackle the affordability crisis.

The life and legacy of reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire people to serve with compassion and share the impact of his legacy.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia has a full weekend of events planned.

KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams has more…

One of Philadelphia's top restaurants is about to get new neighbors.

The long-vacant lot next to Kalaya (kuh-lay-uh) at the corner of Frankford Ave and Palmer Street will become a three-story apartment building and retail space.

Fishtown Collective is breaking ground on the project this week.

The Philadelphia business journal reports it'll have 40 residential units and 12-thousand square feet for businesses.

It's expected to open in the middle of next year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local: Friday, January 9, 2026 (Morning Edition) Alongside communities across the country, thousands converged on Philadelphia City Hall Thursday evening to mourn Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis the previous day. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi was there.

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Police say a pit bull linked to at least one attack in Center City has been taken off the streets. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports.

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Regional Rail riders are still facing delays, crowded trains, and skipped stops. SEPTA says riders should soon see trains with more cars, and all express trains are scheduled to return to service on Monday. KYW Newsradio’s Mike Denardo reports.

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The African American Museum in Philadelphia has announced its lineup of programs for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has details.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (evening edition)

A Lancaster County man is arrested and charged with stealing more than a hundred of skeletal remains, many of them from a cemetery that spans between Philadelphia and Delaware County.

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Philadelphia police are investigating an unusual hit and run Wednesday night — where they believe a man was killed, struck by two cars… and dragged for blocks by one of the vehicles in the city’s Kingsessing neighborhood

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A woman was killed in a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

SEPTA admits the return to normal regional rail service has been slower than expected. But the transit agency says more cars are going back into service each day.

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If you're driving near the Art Museum, make sure you don't roll through the red light.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (Morning edition)

Two people were taken to the hospital after the front of a house collapsed in Germantown. KYW Newsradio’s Vik Raghupathi was on the scene as crews cleaned up the debris.

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Two retired Philadelphia homicide detectives have been sentenced to probation on false statement convictions tied to a 30-year-old murder case. KYW Newsradio’s Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

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Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law requiring the state to create and maintain an affordable housing database. KYW Newsradio’s South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty reports.

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Pennsylvania officials say an initiative to make the overdose-reversing drug naloxone more widely available is showing results. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb reports.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 7 2026 (evening edition)

A 22-year-old is wanted after police say he say intentionally drove his car into a crowd of people at a New Year’s celebration in Feasterville.

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Republican Doug Mastriano will not be back in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race this year. With his wife, Rebbie, by his side, Mastriano announced his decision to his social media followers.

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Philadelphia's schools chief says two year-round schools are coming to North Philadelphia. He unveiled the plan at Wednesday's "State of the Schools" address, as we hear from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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If you're driving near the Art Museum, make sure you don't roll through the red light. Starting Thursday, the 60-day warning period ends, and the red light camera at Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval will be activated.

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The Shops at Liberty Place are up for sale.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (midday edition):

Three people were injured Wednesday morning when a fire ripped through a building connected to a church in South Philly.

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Police in Gloucester County are asking for the public’s help as they search for a burglar who struck on New Year’s Eve. He was even able to disconnect a resident’s security camera.

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and one local organization is committed to helping victims put their lives back together after the trauma.

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A popular South Street boutique says the FDA is singling them out over a product it sells.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (morning edition):

About 80 homes in West Oak Lane have been without water after a large sinkhole widened in the neighborhood.

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A U.S. Army soldier from Bucks County has been charged with assault and resisting arrest after police say he fought an officer.

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Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick is wrapping up his first year in office. Here's what he plans for the year ahead.

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Philadelphia firefighters made a dramatic river rescue Tuesday afternoon in Center City.

A large sinkhole in West Oak Lane that grew in size overnight due to a water main leak has left about 80 homes without water.

Neighbors tell KYW's Matt Coughlin that it is an ongoing issue.

Camden’s police department is getting two new drones to help police better respond to emergencies.

Details from KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty...

SEPTA and rideshare drivers are getting goodie bags Tuesday, to help them welcome visitors in 2026 and beyond.

KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports.

Officials in Delaware County are laying out their goals and vision for 2026. At the top of the list, making sure residents have access to quality healthcare services.

KYW’s Justin Udo reports.

A big lottery win on the Main Line: someone scratched-off a $5 million prize on Monopoly Own It All.